Tri-State Gas Engine Show in Portland, IN

This past Saturday was spent at another antique engine show.  Jeremy, Lindsey and I drove a few hours to Portland, IN to attend the Tri-State Gas Engine Show.  It is the largest show of this kind in the entire US, and it is held right here in Indiana.  There were people there from 31 states.  We finally arrived...after missing our turn off the interstate, then having not one, but two detours, we finally arrived in Portland.  We supported the local Boy Scout troop and parked in their lot, then walked a mile or so to the show.  Once we arrived, Jeremy was in heaven.  Lindsey and I just enjoyed the fact that we were together as a family.  The weather was absolutely beautiful!  (Well, once the rain clouds moved through.)

We took the wagon with us because we thought that Lindsey would enjoy it a little better than the stroller.  (Plus it easier to get other things in and out of.)  We should have anticipated that half of the day would end up like this...

Lindsey felt like a big girl pulling the wagon around.  She made quite a show too.  It didn't take long for her to get tired though.  Don't let the picture fool you...this was one of several VERY fast cat naps throughout the day.  She was having too much fun to take a nap. 

You never know what you are going to see at these shows.  Look closely...this tractor and pick-up truck are made out of soda pop cans.  (An interesting hobby.)

I thought this was an interesting looking tractor.  Of course Dad knew what kind it is, although I've already forgotten what he said.  I would have loved to have a ride in this.  It's different.

Lindsey is helping me write this and wants you to know that when we left, we left Ursula there.  (So here's the story...a lady at one of the booths gave Lindsey some Little Mermaid toys that she played with in her wagon all day long.  When were unloading at the truck Ursula was no where to be found.  Lindsey was so sad.  She is ready to go back right now and look for her.) Overall it was a great family fun day!