The Great State Fair of Oklahoma - 2011

Last weekend Jon, Riley and I headed out to the State Fair of Oklahoma. This is the third year I've taken Riley, and he just loves it! I managed to get a few pictures of our mini-adventure, so I wanted to share with you here on the blog. Jon and I had hoped to let Riley go on some of the kiddie-rides this year, but on this particular day Riley was just too cranky, so we decided not to put him on any rides...But, we still had a lot of fun out at the fair...

Our first stop, once we entered the fair, was the "Car Barn", where we looked at several different trucks (Riley's favorite)...

Mr. Handsome enjoyed looking at all the new trucks...

When it was time to try some totally-bad-for-you-but-absolutely-delicious fair food, Riley got to try a bounty of eats. He had some bites of an Italian sausage sandwich, a few nibbles from my corn on the cob, and his favorite: Fried Cheese Nuggets with jalapeno ranch dipping sauce...

Next, we headed to "Agtropolis", which is an exicting indoor exhibit for kids that showcases real Oklahoma Livestock. This was definitely the highlight of Riley's time spent at the fair. Jon held little Riley up, so he could see all of the new little baby chicks that had been born that morning...

Riley spent a lot of time checking out the cow...he seemed most fascinated by the cow of all the animals we saw...

Ha...The picture below was taken near the goat/sheep exhibit...where we witnessed one of the goats dropping a lovely little present on the floor. Riley kept saying "UCKY!" (a.k.a. Yucky)...and it was indeed...

Riley really liked the chickens and rooster...he kept asking me to open their cage...

We also got to see a couple of adorable baby pigs...

Like Father...Like Son...

I tried to take a picture of Riley in a little nature area...but he was mad that we had left "Agtropolis"...

 Inside the "Made In Oklahoma" Building, we saw some pretty awesome cakes! This haunted house, and replica of Oklahoma City were awesome...

After we toured four buildings, we had a very cranky toddler in need of a nap! So, we packed up, grabbed a caramel apple on our way out, and drove home. Maybe next year we can take the little guy on some kiddie rides...I know he would have loved them!



 I hope everyone has a great weekend! Boomer Sooner!!

OU Football Begins!

Well folks, the day all of us Sooner fans have been anxiously awaiting finally arrived...OU Football kicked off a few Saturdays ago! I was fortunate to be invited to the game (Thanks Dad!)...while Jon hung out at an awesome tailgate with friends.

Obviously we're all very thrilled about how the Sooners are playing...and are down right jubilant at the fact that we're #1!!

Riley enjoyed the game from home with the babysitter...but we managed to snag a few pictures with him before he started crying with separation anxiety  we left for the game.

Since this game fell on Labor Day Weekend...and we felt bad for leaving little Riley home while we were out for the game, we decided to take him out to eat at Logan's Roadhouse, where he dined on a delicious children's chicken finger basket. Unfortunately, we had to wait nearly 30 minutes before we were sat, but Riley behaved so well! He was very fascinated by the beeper they gave us...



With good behavior come rewards...So, Riley got to go on a little visit to Toys 'R Us, where he picked out a "Cars" potty and an adorable little backpack. He now carries his backpack or "pack-pack" to daycare with him instead of a diaper bag. This adorable little backpack has become his new obsession, and he has to know where it is at all times! He must know how adorable he looks with it on...

My little boy looks like a big kid that's waiting for the school bus to pick him up...:(
They grow up so fast!!



Overdue Update...

Hello Everyone! Things have seemingly been so busy around here...that I haven't been able to blog as much as I'd like (I blame it on the start-up of the College Football Season). So here's an overdue update: A few weeks ago, Jon, Riley and I headed to Tulsa for Jon's Fantasy Football Draft. We had a lot of fun visiting with sweet Caroline and Campbell...

Apparently it's fun to roll school buses and other random toys over Aunt Allie's butt...because Riley was adamant to sit right on her while playing! I think he was trying to make Caroline jealous...

I think Riley's favorite event the whole weekend was getting to chow down on homemade cinnamon rolls baked by his favorite Aunt...

My little squirt also got to spend some quality time with Grandma Peggy, who was nice enough to take him outside for a little swing action...



Grandma Peggy was also nice enough to babysit the three monsters babies, while my sister (Allie) and I went out with friends! We had so much fun on our somewhat "girls night out" with Kellie and Leslie...

The weekend was short but sweet, and we can't wait to visit again very soon!