ND State Fair

July 23 through July 29 were spent at the ND State Fair. Dusty wasn't able to come with, but that didn't stop me from going. Aaron and I ventured to Minot with our two heifers to spend 7 days at the state fair. The heifers we took were the same heifers we took the Williston. Despite getting rained on while we washed our heifers, we got everything set up and our tent pitched just in time to hit up the Brooks & Dunn concert. My good friends, Lindsay and Lynsey, and I went to the concert together. It was so nice to catch up and have a good time. We definately enjoyed ourselves. Lynsey and I also went to Eric Church and The Band Perry. We didn't have quite as much due to the terrible heat, intense humidity, and lack of sleep.





We had 3 shows throughout the week. My parents were able to come up for the open show on Sunday after going to a wedding in Riverdale the night before. It was nice to have them there. They didn't even have to help Aaron and I. I think this is one of the first times they have gotten to sit in the stands instead of hanging out in the staging area while we show. The show week started a little rough, but on Thursday Aaron got Grand Champion Hereford Heifer in the 4-H show. Great job Aaron!! Definately a good way to end your 4-H career.





Dusty's family was also up at the state fair so I was able to hang out with them for a few days. They showed dairy so they came on Tuesday and left on Saturday. Brayden and Hailey definately had fun.





On Friday Dusty and I went to a luncheon with his family for his mom who had been nominated for Country Woman of the Year. Afterwards we went to the fair. Dusty and I walked through the commercial buildings and the modular homes. By the time we got back to Dickinson we were both exhausted, but managed to muster up enough energy to go out with a few of the guys Dusty works with.



After all the excitement of the past week, it has been really nice to be back home. Dusty and I enjoyed a lazy Saturday. It's amazing how much you appreciate being lazy after a long and tiring week!!