Yesterday we spent good part of the day at the fair.  We piled into Shannon's car with her kids, Grandma, Bridgette, and Owen.  We tried to get there fairly early because there were free bunny ears up for grabs.  They were actually trying to break the record for the most people doing the bunny hop.  We signed up and got our ears then proceded to check out the exhibits and animal barns.  The kids loved the animals and especially all the cutouts where they could be photographed.  There were a lot more this year than I had remembered in the past.  After a trip to the handwashing station, we picked up some classic carnival food--yum!  After lunch and some carnival sweets, we headed over to the grandstand for bunny hop instructions.  John Curley of Evening Magazine was leading the dance--Grandma was a little excited about that.  Everyone was instructed to file out of the grandstand and snake around the fairgrounds.  It seemed like we walked forever--under the scorching sun.  When we finally arrived at our "dance spot", we were told to back up and then go forward repeatedly.  The organization left a lot to be desired.  Finally, after all the time and effort we had given to the cause, we bailed out of line and got something to drink.  No more than a minute after doing so, the dance started.  Whatever...we tried.  But, we got free bunny ears anyhow.  Piper and Alice went on one ride before we left.  On the way out, we stopped and let the kids ride on little tractors.  They had a good time.  Unfortunately, we came home a little sunburned.