Cows and choo-choos

On Saturday we hit the Goodhue County Fair. Evan got the chance to pet some cows, see a few farm animals, taste his first cheese curd and ride on some carnival rides. Evan got to ride the "big rigs" trucks for almost 10 minutes because he was the only kid at the carnival. I finally had to ask the guy running the ride to let Evan off! Its just not the same when you are the only kid on the train...


While Daddy was busy winning Evan a pet fish, we ran into the Eckhoffs! Some nice girls also won a fish and gave it to Peyton - so both the boys were very happy with their new pets. Evan named his "Fish."


Here we have three simultaneous conversations going on: Becky/Melissa, Jeremy/Jeremy and Peyton/Evan. Evan is showing Peyton his new wheels.


Evan all snuggled up in his Vikings chair after a long day!


Today we made the trek to Lakeville for the annual "Day out With Thomas" event. Evan had a BLAST!


We started out with the little train ride...


...to gear up for the big one!


Here we are, riding Thomas the Tank Engine. Neither Jeremy, Evan, nor I had ever been on a train before, so it was kind of neat. I think this one topped out at about 15 miles an hour though.


There was also a corn maze, a ball pit, a big inflatable slide, bubble fountains, about 5 train tables set up, sand toy pits, and a photo op with Sir Topham Hat. Evan gave him a high-five, but was in no mood for a photo op - there were too many other fun things to do! Oh, and Evan got his first tattoo - a temporary one (Thomas the Train, of course!)


Oh, yeah...and we got Evan a Thomas train whistle. Not sure if this was a mistake yet or not...

Daddy had to mow the yard after we got home - and Evan volunteered to help him out.

This video needs a little context: I am asking Evan about his new tattoo, and he tells me its "on his arm" and then he is DONE with the conversation. He babbles something at me and brushes me off - "talk to the hand, Mom." What a sassy-pants. I can certainly tell that he's turned TWO.