Lone Butterfly

 Spotted this lone butterfly on a walk down the driveway yesterday.  Decided to enhance the photo a little.

Here's the original.  It was flitting from weed to weed looking for nectar in these tiny yellow-orange flowers.

Macro Monday

 This is the "Tomato Soup " Echinacea that I got at White Flower Farm.  I love the color of it--only the 2nd year it has bloomed--it's  a nice addition to my garden.

The whole flower.

Aliens among Us

 There were quite a few of these colorful blow up alien creatures for sale at the Fair.  I think they were the "hot " item this year.  I saw saw alot of them pass by while I was working in one booth..

 Some green and some purple....

 And some blue--some people didn't look very happy to be carrying them around!

My niece got one & she dressed it up with her Goshen Fair Tshirt , named him Joe Jones & started a Facebook page for him!

Sow & Piglets

These little piglets were so cute I couldn't resist taking a video!

New Born

This calf was born yesterday during the fair_-the photo was taken within the first 2 hours of his life.  Hope you can see the blue eye peeking out.  The calf was getting alot of attention!  This was the second calf born during the 3 day event!
I also wanted to say that today is my 3 year blog anniversary & I want to thank all of you for reading & commenting my blog in the past & I hope to keep your attention for a few more years!

Piglets, Pumpkins & Pies

 A little variety around the fair.  We always try to have one sow & piglets at the fair--they are a very popular attraction!

Had a few giant pumpkins--the total weight of all the entries was just over 3300 lbs.

And the baked goods...I can attest to the deliciousness of at least one pie--the entrants can sell their baked goods if they choose--can't be taken until 4pm so they are on display all day.  ( different items are entered each day of the fair).  I bought a raspberry pie & it is yummy!
Expecting some rain today, but hope people will still come out!

Animals at the Fair

 The first day of the fair was great--the weather was perfect!  All the cows getting " prettified " for the judging!

Alpacas--1st year they have been at the fair--not a judged event --they are just there for people to see.  I went to see them & found out these adorable animals live near Sandia!

 Lots of interesting sheep......

Rabbit judging--I just happened upon this being done--the judge keeps up a running commentary about each rabbit as he is doing the judging.  More to come!