My wife, older son, and I had the chance to go last Friday. Younger one had to stay with my in-laws because he was sick. While parking was expensive, that and my wife’s ticket was the only thing I had to pay. Children under 6 and veterans go for free. Yippee!

The first thing we did was get the large corndogs and a strawberry funnel cake. Good as usual. Expensive, but it’s not like we get those every day. Next, we explored the art and looked at the small animals and barnyard ones. Got to see a sheep milking demonstration.

There are two large buildings for shopping along with smaller shopping booths. My wife wanted to buy stickers but there wasn’t a vendor for them. I wanted to buy everything but I wanted to stay within a budget. Of course there are rides and games but we usually don’t do those. Maybe when the kids are older.

While the weather wasn’t too bad I prefer going to the fair at night. There’s a different vibe that I enjoy. One of these days I’ll go there at night with my wife.

Now that the county fair is closed until next year I can’t wait to go there again. If you’re in the Pleasanton, California area during the summer, check out the county fair. You won’t be disappointed.

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I miss school vacations. Just lounging around and playing computer games, going to the library or bookstore, or traveling someplace fun takes the stress of homework and school social events away. Other than helping my parents with chores I can do almost anything I want.

Now being a parent of two boys, one of them currently at school and about to have his summer vacation, the tables have turned. My older son is the one having fun while I have to do the chores, errands, and parental duties. And I’m still getting used to it.

But the great thing about being a parent is giving my sons the opportunities to have plenty of adventures. Whether it’s traveling to the aquarium, zoo, beach, grocery shopping, participating in play dates, running in the library, or just chilling at the park, it’s great for them to take advantage of their free time.

Of course, the main downside is if they’re at home with you all day, all the time, it will drive you crazy. And without the routine of school you have to find a way to keep them educated so they don’t regress.

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