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We decided to take the kids to the Iowa state fair for the last day. Cousins Libby and Abby Anderlik were showing their Collie dogs in the 4-H dog show in the morning. We sat patiently waiting for over 2 hours to see Libby show her dog. It was over in a matter of seconds. We didn't stay for the remaining classes the girls were in. We walked through the various buildings and saw the animals, 4-H projects and butter cow. We ate plenty, including a funnel cake and ice cream. The highlights for the kids were the Old Mill boat ride, Jake also go tot ride the sky ride, and the best for all 3 was "Little Hands on the Farm." This was a super cute area for young kids to plant, harvest and sell crops. It is all hands on and the kids loved it. Luke slpet a long nap in his stroller and we were tired and on the way home by 4.

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