A late start to our day this mroning

Conditions at 7:50: Overcast and windy and 17'
Expected later: They're still saying sunny and 26' so let's hope they get it right!

Petting the alligator

Back in his pen

I see a couple of people have already been in this morning to see what's going on - better late than never I suppose. It was a gorgeous day yesterday, it's too bad we didn't have it off.
Our plan for yesterday after work was to go to Old Home Week after camp. When I picked James up after camp he got a big hug from one of the the camp counselors. I think he enjoyed his time there. We drove straight to the fair grounds and when we got there James decided he would rather  play some games than go on the rides. I suppose the rides aren't that much fun by yourself. After playing 3 games and winning a teddy bear we went inside to see the reptile show. Unfortunately we were a little late and the show was over but there was an alligator still out of it's cage that he got to pet. He toured the inside exhibits while I waited outside. Pythons and Boa Constrictors just didn't do it for me. So I gave James my camera so he could take some pictures.

Milking the plastic cow

In the drivers seat

When we were done there we discovered that the Fast and Furious Flyball Dog show. We sat and watched that for while when James pointed out that the horse races were about to start. We stayed till the end of the dog show and then made our way to the track. We missed the first two races but stayed for the next 10. We allowed ourselves a total of $20.00 for betting - $2.00 per race. James picked all the horses and he did quite well. We didn't make a lot of money but we came home with a little over $15.00 so our evening at the track cost less than $5.00 - pretty good value for our money to have a fun evening. On our way out we stopped and picked up a candy apple for those who thought they might like one and we were home by 11:30. After watching a particularly funny episode of Big Bang ( if the amount of laughter emanating from James is any indication) we were in bed by midnight.
So that's why our day is off to a late start this morning - but what the heck - we're on holidays!

This morning he's outside trying to turn Cooper into one of those Fast and Furious Dogs who were catching the Frisbee in the air. Good luck with that, James!

Cheering on the winner