The quickest way to get a feel for the culture of a town has got to be at the local demolition derby.  With my brother and his wife in town to visit over the summer, we couldn’t pass up the derby and all the food, fun, and games that come with a local fair.

I had a deep fried 3 course meal.  The appetizer was deep fried oreo, dinner was cajun fried chicken on a stick, and for dessert…funnel cake! It was beautiful! Preslee just loved all the kids rides, and she and Jonah thought the pigs were pretty cool. 

 We all loved the demolition derby!  It was almost as fun to see the variety of people that came, than it was to see a 14 year old out there smashing cars and even holding his own! If you haven’t been to a demolition derby, I highly recommend it.

Eventhough we have three tests this week and finals the week after, Tam and I have some exciting stuff coming up.  Friday night, the SAA (club for spouses of students) is offering free babysitting so KCOM students with kids can go have a night out on the town!  We’re going to get together with some friends for a game night.

  Then on Saturday, Regina Spektor is coming to Truman, the undergraduate university here in Kirksville! So we set up a babysitter for that night as well.  Once again, the school and even the town of Kirksville have provided some awesome opprtunities for us to have a good time and for me to find a release from the constant push of school.