Off to the Fair!!!

This is a very heavy picture post. So you may want to get a cup of something yummy and kick up your feet! Last year I didn't get to go to the fair to watch Allison show her goat Lola. I was actually having my first knee replacement surgery. This time I was there and behind the camera!! So they're off.....I always have some mixed emotions at this time. I try really hard not to get attached. Even though all our goats are bought and used as Therapy goats for children with terminal illnesses, and not going to market, I still don't want to become to attached. Its not really that hard since every year they have to live with my chickens and the ladies are NOT happy. And last year Lola figured out the doggie door and peed on my couch and this year Lima Bean ate my entire rubber tree plant. But all in all goats are really lovable little animals.

Yes, we know this is illegal.... Yes we felt guilty( a tiny bit) but heck, this is Lakeside and its fair time and we were just going to try to talk out way out of it if we got pulled over which we didn't and so alllllll is well.

This is probably the best shot of her dear little face. She really did do well in the ring considering she was such a cry baby when she first got there.

Walking in the ring. Allison is really good with her animals and it shows in the ring.

Standing tall and proud. Allison and Lima Bean are the third goat and last girl in line from the left.

Keeping these poor little animals "stacked" is the job of the day. They have to be standing just so for the judge.

Talking to the judge. He asks LOTS of questions. You really gotta know your goat stuff.

Daddy and Paige, watching the judging. This is serious business!!! hahahahahahahahahaha

Lima was a bit younger than alot of the other competitors and she was shown in the breeding class. She hasn't had the time to fill out. I really wouldn't breed her myself, but she is a pretty little goat.

These two are the GRAND CHAMPIONS of the entire fair. Aren't they awesome!!!!!! Paige fed her raisins to every goat that would eat one and then she gave them a kiss. It was adorable.

This is her sign. Notice what her show name is... hahahahahaah aka Lima Bean.

And the stress is gone.. Done showing and ready to go home. Put on her jacket for the night... Pamela will be picking her up from there so my lettuce and basil are sighing big sighs of relief.

Get some goaty snuzzles and......

A few goaty kisses. She seems to be saying... We did good momma, we did real good. Allison placed second and fourth as far as ribbons go. And to us she is number one, always and forever!!!

Goaty blessings to you.. Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!