Jackson Lew and the Toothless Carnies

Now that's a Harry Potter title if I ever saw one. I actually didn't see any toothless carnies. Just one carnie, with teeth, who basically asked us what the hell we wanted at the corn dog stand. Well, a corn dog. But we'll go to another stand where our galleons are appreciated.

It was actually Jackson's second trip to the Boulder County Fair. Last year he went with us in a Baby Bjorn. This year it was the day of his 15 month checkup on a day with pink eye, a cold and three shots. And he was a riot. (Quick aside: Jackson weighs 23 lbs, 1 oz, is 31 inches long and has a big head still. He also has three molars coming in simultaneously, which is just awesome news).

It was his first experience around animals other than dogs. Though he still calls every animal doggie, I will say that he says it more confidently when it is, in fact, a doggie. The first doggie of the day was actually a bunny, and the bunny wagon was there, so he got to pet it! Success! The rabbit did not bite him, nor did he bite the rabbit or the rabbit's poo. Then it was doggies (goats, not interested), doggies (pigs, which seemed puzzling) then a food break (roasted corn!). Then he played on some heavy equipment, saw an actual dog, then got to meet some cows (doggies!). At least there are others that call cows doggies so that worked. Then it was time for more live music, some funnel cake and the walk to the car and home.



Given the circumstances of the day (pink eye, doctor, shots) I'm so proud of him for being a good boy. He was saying hi to everyone, both humans and animals, did a good job listening and now washes his hands very well. I'm glad we took him to the fair.