The Great New York State Fair

So, as most people know, today was the first year anniversary of Silas and I beginning to date. To us it feels like only a week has passed, so it's amazing to us how much time has really passed. Instead of doing something that didn't quite seem "us", we decided to hit the NYS Fair in honor of the day.

We started out at around 9:15, and arrived to the Fair soon after opening, at around 10:15. For anyone considering Fair attendance - I like to pack 4 bottles of frozen water, as well as liberally applying sunscreen prior to going, which Si of course was objectionable to. At least it wasn't the ice cold sunscreen spray that we used in Cape Cod.

Of course, as we came in the main gate, I noticed my favorite fried dough vendor, right in front of the dairy building, and we started the day out right by splitting a fried dough with sauce. Simply Delicious. We then took the opportunity to wander through the buildings before the crowds got too rough, where we discovered that they had moved the sand sculpture to the Center of Progress building! Spoiler alert! Photo below:

We love the Beatles! 

After perusing the building, where we purchased these really neat things, that are intended to absorb water, and be placed around flowers to not use water - less mess! With me being a klutz, everyone knows how important this is! Pictures to come tomorrow!

After heading down the midway, it was extremely hot! Si won me a so-ugly-it's-cute stuffed dog, and an adorable stuffed bear in the games, and then we went on a few of the rides, where, I obviously beat Si up in bumper cars, even if he'll claim that he "won". What is winning in bumper cars?

After hitting the midway, grabbing a bloomin onion, drinking our way through all the water I brought, as well as some great fair sodas, we started to work our way back to the buildings, and where we came in. We picked up pickles, fudge, another milk, real NYS maple syrup, and started the trek home. 6 hours at the fair, and it was a perfect day!

Here's a photo of us on the bridge walking out from the fair, when I finally remembered to take the camera out of the backpack!

Can't you just feel the heat of the day? So hot!