The Keene Family

Preston invited us to see the Blackhawk helicopters at the Puyallup Fairgrounds this weekend. Little did we know (when we said yes, of course!) that it was also the annual Washington Toy and Geek Fest. There was so much to do and see! We started in the military area... And Haley also conquered the climbing wall. We grabbed some scones because Fairgrounds. Then we went in the Hobby Hall and met Optimus Prime (the actual truck from the Transformers movie)… Flew an X-wing... Hoverboarded next to the Delorean... Sat in the Millennium Falcon... And fought off Siths. It was basically an awesome time!

It's officially called the Washington State Fair, but I think anyone who has lived in Washington for more than a decade calls it the Puyallup Fair. Jim and I grew up going to the Fair and I think we have gone every year our kids have been alive! This year we invited Preston and Tori to go with us, and we had a great time riding rides, playing arcade games (what I know see is basically a casino for children), and eating the yummy fair food. We all rode over together, which makes the kids happy because they love riding in the third row. Jim helped Haley "save her legs" early in the day but I think he just wanted a snuggle. :) JT made a big purchase: a drone! It has a camera and everything. He talked the salesman down quite a bit and got a reasonable price. Haley chipped in her savings to help cover the cost, and we are so proud of her kindness. Haley and I loved the Rock Star ride... it has a nice falling sensation that we both enjoy. We went t...