Coastal Carolina Fair!

We didn't see Big Tex or anything near the size of what you find at the State Fair of Texas, but lo and behold, I got my fair day! This is a tradition I dearly missed out on in Texas this year, so when Matt came in for the weekend, we decided to venture to a true country fair. It's funny, though, you see the same representations of iconic America: many families seeking games, rides, food, and fun. Keyword being food. This little fair was centered on all the food tents...including fried elephant ears. Basically big fried pastry dough covered in a topping of your choosing.


The fairgrounds were set up in a circular path, so you literally make your way around a big circle which surounds a paddle boat pond. There were $10 helicopter rides which took you on a bird's eye view tour of the fairgrounds. I'm pretty sure the helicopter was in the air for about a minute per ride.


Matt and I enjoyed watching sound check for Jake Owen's show, perusing the art photography building which consisted of locals who had their hobbies on display, but the most bizarre thing we saw was a comedic hypnotist. During his one hour show, he hypnotized 15 lucky volunteers. You probably had to be there to get the gist, but it was both interesting and disturbing at the same time.

No trip to the fair is complete without fair food... I got my corn on the cob, Matt a corny dog, and the grand finale was a funnel cake!















We concluded the weekend with a photoshoot on the beach (pictures to come) by the same girl from work who did Luther's and mine: look for these on Christmas cards this year! We enjoyed a movie at the movie grill where you snack and watch your movie at the same time.

Lastly, and a great ending to the weekend, was a sermon from Pastor Greg at Seacoast. We started our four week series on 'How to Be Rich' which will cover what the Bible has to say about being responsible with your earthly riches, particularly during trying times. The takeaway from last night was that we are all rich... the rich line is a constantly moving target and in America we are always wanting more. The reality, however, is that we are in fact rich: both spiritually and monetarily no matter how much or how little we have by society's standards. I'm looking forward to the teachings in the weeks to come.