We are having beautiful fall weather up here in New England. If it doesn't get cold soon, we may end up visiting every farm in the area! This week we went to the agricultural fair at Topsfield, Mass. First thing we found were the alpacas. That's what happens when you let mommy lead the way!

I love their little fluffy heads

There were even yarns on display. Here's best in show. I almost snatched up some beautiful skeins of locally spun and dyed alpaca, but the boys couldn't wait that long. They dragged me out of the sale area and onward to see sheep, cows, tractors, flowers, rabbits - they even got to try milking a goat!

My favorite part was seeing the pumpkins at the fruits and vegetables house. They had NE's largest pumpkin - 1253 pounds! - and adorably funny decorated pumpkin displays done by local school and scout groups. This one of famous presidents was a riot!

pumpkin kerry for president!

Then we rode rides. Lots of rides.

At $1.75 per ride, per twin, it's a good thing I didn't buy any yarn!

Now that we've tackled the Topsfield fair, I'd say we're more than ready for Rhinebeck next weekend. See you there!