For Chloe's birthday we went to a charming "country fair" at Old World Wisconsin, which I believe is similar to the Amana Colonies. We had a great time, even though it was rainy and 54*. We pet the animals, toured the schoolhouse, watched the blacksmith at work and visited at length with the shoemaker. We enjoyed the band, and watched a lady comb wool and spin yarn.
Chloe really enjoyed combing the wool and separating it out of the brush. I think it made her miss our Sammy dog ;)
The girls enjoyed a little snuggle time in the fancy two-hole outhouse!
Once the crowd cleared out due to rain, we really got to spend some time with the animals. Emmy liked the piggies best. Chloe liked the calf. Laney thought it was all hilarious.

We had a great time. It was nice to just slow down for a few hours and be together as a family! (Something I'm not sure we did all summer, save for a few great nights with friends grilling, catching fireflies, or having swim parties!) Old World Wisconsin was worth the splurge. The only down sides were getting our umbrella stolen and the restrooms, which Emmy said smelled "badder than repulsive!"