Thank goodness life isn’t fair, because we’d all be fat and broke. But for a few hours, once a year or so, the fair is terrific. Everything in moderation, amiright?

The best part of the 2017 Virginia State Fair, as far as this family is concerned, is the fish ride. Joe riding solo … half scared, half giggling, half confused. Get through these pesky photos and you’ll be rewarded with 20 seconds of Joe riding a fish.

Waiting to board the roller coaster. Momma said it was scary AF.

Topping out on the Ferris wheel. Momma said it was scary AF.

What’s a fair without a sippy-cup of sweet tea and a bucket of fries?