Day 598 -- The Calhoun County Fair

The Sharp family had the best time hanging out with the Montagues at the Calhoun County Fair today. The kids had a blast riding ponies, eating fair food, petting animals, and then visiting a near by park.




Lord, thank you for allowing us to spend such quality time with our friends and our children. Thank you for blessing us with such amazing loved ones. In your name I pray, Amen.

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