Things have been a bit crazy over here, as I stated yesterday. So we decided to take a break and head to the Great Minnesota Get Together. It was our first year as a family to attend, naturally I had to document the moment. (Thanks Grandma!)

Grandma took Max and Rory down the big slide. Rory did not look like she was having fun at all, until the very end.

And then they begged to go again with Mom so we had to do it one more time, but I insisted we ride together because I can!

Daddy met up with us after work and we headed over to the kiddie midway where the kids had a blast riding the rides. Rory loved the swings.

And riding the carousel with Grandma.

Max was brave enough to attempt the flying ride on his own. (And just barely tall enough.)

Grandma had been watching for the State Fair mascot the whole time. My family picture in front of the statue was not enough satisfaction for her. I thought it was a lost cause but Grandma prevailed, and we got the kids' picture with the gopher.

We also got to learn about bagpipes at O'Gara's (while Grandma and Daddy had a refreshment) and he even let the kids take turns squeezing the bag.

Of course, we also ate lots and lots of food. Nothing like wearing a chicken hat while chowing down on a corndog!

It was a fun day at the fair with the family. And now? I'm exhausted.