When the fair comes around, it feels like summer is coming to a close. (Even though there's still an entire month left.) Seriously though, where did the past three months go!? I've been consumed by wedding planning, weekly commitments, and social obligations — and I've also been trying to make working out and eating health(ish) a priority. It's been a good summer but it's been exhausting ... in a good way.
But speaking of the Iowa State Fair, I got a lot of questions about one of my recent Instagram posts. To answer your questions: Yes, my fiance, Tad, loves the fair. He's a big fair guy. If it were up to him, he'd probably go every single day. He and his family's love for the fair has definitely rubbed off on me.
A lot of people told me they just don't get it. They don't understand the fair hype. For me, it's the food. Every year I make a list of the grub I want to try.
There's always the every-year must-haves:
- Crescenti's
- The wood-fired pizza on top of the hill (paired with a glass of wine and the view of downtown Des Moines)
- Cheese curds
- A tenderloin from Beattie's Watermelon Stand
And every year I always add a few new things to the list. This year so far I've already tried a taco (it was delicious) and JR Mini Donuts, which are apparently famous at the fair but I had never had them until this year! If you guys have any favorite, must-haves, please share them in the comments below and I'll be sure to try 'em out!
Besides the fair, I've had a lot of other fun things going on like being in a friend's wedding and my sister's diaper keg — which I'll definitely share details about in another post soon!
For the past two and a half months I basically had plans eight out of the ten weekends. For the remainder of the summer, I only have a few weekend plans as of now, and I'm planning on keeping it that way! Although there are things I want to do, October 25th is going to sneak up on Tad and I really fast. I think I should take all of the downtime I can to relax before the real wedding craziness begins!
Also, I need to talk about the bodysuit and jean shorts I'm wearing in these pics.
They're from .... Hollister.
Yes, I know what you're thinking. Before I stepped foot in there this summer, I hadn't been in a Hollister since I was a sophomore in high school. But I was in search of jean shorts and thought I'd give it a try.
I had major success.
I only bought this pair of shorts, which are true to size (I wear a size 27), but there were a couple other pairs I loved, too! The bodysuit is a size medium and I seriously love it! I am thinking I may need to get it in a couple of other colors. Moral of the story, don't be afraid to try new (or so old to you that it's new again) stores.
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