Life simply does not get much better than attending the Fertile Fair in Fertile, MN. James and I really enjoyed our trip to Northern MN where we had a lot of fun with my dad's side of the family. We were in MN for a week around the 4th of July. I spent almost every summer of my life in MN so it was wonderful to bring James.
James and Grandpa Mel enjoyed the merry-go-round.
Even though James is only 2 1/2, he's tall enough to ride most of the children's rides. The motorcycles were his favorite!
The bumblebees were also lots of fun.
The fair also had a lot of great 4-H animal exhibits. James enjoyed seeing all the animals, but was most amazed at the many different variety of chickens.
There was also a petting farm where Grandpa Mel and James fed goats and cows and deer.
The best part of the Fertile Fair for anyone older than 15 is the Ladies Aid Stand - where you'll always see someone you know and just about every type of delicious homemade pie is available. Here Grandpa Mel and James share some ice cream in front of the Ladies Aid Stand.
When not at the fair, James enjoyed running around the beautiful yard at Walter and Tootsie's home. The weather was perfect and there were hardly any mosquitoes, which is amazing!
Here is James showing off his fearless athletic side by jumping off the front porch of the Walter's Farm. He's the 5th Generation Walters on this farm.
We also spent some time at the cemeteries which, in Northern MN aren't very creepy. Every visit we visit the cemeteries. This visit we were lucky enough to visit 2 cemeteries, one for each side of my dad's family. Fun times.
Another big trip was to Bemidji, MN which is the home of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. When James saw the Babe statue he said, "Look mommy, big blue cow!"
Now we're safe at home in Coronado, enjoying our fun filled days.
James and Grandpa Mel enjoyed the merry-go-round. 
Even though James is only 2 1/2, he's tall enough to ride most of the children's rides. The motorcycles were his favorite!
The bumblebees were also lots of fun.
The fair also had a lot of great 4-H animal exhibits. James enjoyed seeing all the animals, but was most amazed at the many different variety of chickens. There was also a petting farm where Grandpa Mel and James fed goats and cows and deer.The best part of the Fertile Fair for anyone older than 15 is the Ladies Aid Stand - where you'll always see someone you know and just about every type of delicious homemade pie is available. Here Grandpa Mel and James share some ice cream in front of the Ladies Aid Stand.
When not at the fair, James enjoyed running around the beautiful yard at Walter and Tootsie's home. The weather was perfect and there were hardly any mosquitoes, which is amazing!Here is James showing off his fearless athletic side by jumping off the front porch of the Walter's Farm. He's the 5th Generation Walters on this farm. We also spent some time at the cemeteries which, in Northern MN aren't very creepy. Every visit we visit the cemeteries. This visit we were lucky enough to visit 2 cemeteries, one for each side of my dad's family. Fun times.Another big trip was to Bemidji, MN which is the home of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. When James saw the Babe statue he said, "Look mommy, big blue cow!"Now we're safe at home in Coronado, enjoying our fun filled days.
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