fall, fair, and fun...

This past week the weather has really begun to change here in the city. It has been abnormally warm here recently so I have been waiting for when fall would show up, and it finally did. The fall weather was perfect timing for the plans a bunch of us had this week. As you probably know, the state fair is in town. I love the fair and everything that is associated with it. From deep fried foods, to lots of blinking neon rides, to exhibits and fireworks, it is all amazing. The fair has a really cool deal one night where if you bring four canned goods you can get in. The cans go to the local food bank, and you can also get into the fair for 1.60 instead of 8 dollars regular price. It is a win-win situation and so worth the crowds that night to go. While at the fair you have to eat some not so healthy food. It is a fair rule in my opinion. I indulged in a Krispy Kreme Burger, and then later on some deep fried oreos. They both were oh so good. I don't care that I now have to run every day for the next week, it was well worth it. Doesn't the picture below look scrumptious?

I was so happy to be able to go to the fair with all of my friends. They are so much fun to be around. Unlike last year, we did not attend a concert after dinner and I think that was a good choice. We ended up having a great time looking at exhibits and riding the Ferris wheel together. My roommates are awesome.



The Ferris wheel was the only ride we went on because the tickets were a little bit expensive. Once I got over my fear of the car rocking back and forth a little more than I had remembered in the past I took some time to enjoy the sights and sounds.

I think the most exciting thing that happened at the fair was the fish adventure. The boys really wanted to win a fish. They bought some ping pong balls and long story short, they ended up winning three!!! They were so excited and we ended up going to walmart at midnight to get fish supplies. It was hilarious and made the night so much fun.

 The fair was great and I had so much there. It was the perfect fall festivity. The only thing better that would really wrap up the fall activities would be pumpkin carving. Well lucky me Friday night was date night for Chase and I. It was our 3 year and 2 month anniversary. Yes we are weird like that and celebrate monthly with a little date. But that is what makes us, us and I would not trade it for anything in the world. Anyways, our date night Friday consisted of eating pizza and carving pumpkins. Chase had never carved a pumpkin before so it was a special event. We decided not to go the traditional route in our pumpkin pictures. Instead of scary Halloween stuff we both ended up picking cartoon characters. It was awesome.

Chase worked so hard on his. He had a couple of setbacks, however is engineer like brain solved those problems super quick and his pumpkin ended up look spectacular. he did such a great job for his first time around. As you can see I ended up making Snoopy and Chase created the minions from Despicable Me.

This weekend is going to be one of those lazy college weekends. Football and homework is what I shall be doing. I have a really big test on Monday so please be in prayer for me on that. I hope everybody is having a great weekend and really getting out there to enjoy some fall festivities. It is such a beautiful and fun time of year. Most of all though, I hope that your journey is always blessed.