"Iowa, Arkansas, and Vegas"
POSTED BY MEGHAN AND PHOTOS BY HEATHER

On Friday, we traveled to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines and visited "Freight Train," the largest pig at the Fair.  Freight Train weighs in at a hefty 1,523 lbs.!   After viewing some of the exhibits, Dad gave a speech and ate a pork chop on a stick.  It was so much fun to walk around and meet supporters.  I also wanted to go on some of the rides, but unfortunately we didn't have time. From there we flew to Arkansas where Dad held a press availability and attended a finance event. After spending a few hours on the plane, we were tired from the long day but played a practical joke on a senior member of the campaign staff. Finally, we landed in Las Vegas - my favorite place to be an insomniac!  Dad addressed the 87th Annual Convention of Disabled American Veterans and attended a series of meetings.  Then he and I were able to have dinner together on Saturday night. Next up, Pennsylvania and Michigan...

Song of the Day/Weekend: "That's Not My Name" by The Ting Tings

Fresh off the campaign plane with Piper.

This is "Freight Train," the largest pig at the Iowa State Fair.

He weighs 1,523 pounds and was very fragrant!

Dad loved "Freight Train."

Speaking with people at the Fair.

These kids are so cute!

There were a huge number of people in attendance.

Walking around and saying hello.

Supporters saying hi.

Look at this place!

Mom and Dad at "Cindy's Place."

With the Iowa State Fair mascots!

Speaking at the Iowa State Fair.

It was such a great Fair.

Brooke and Joe leading the way.

Eating a pork chop on a stick.

This cow is made entirely of butter!

Walking back to the bus.

Talking outside at the next event.

Chatting with Bo from NBC.

This event was so beautiful!

John from NBC saying hi. (He's this week's best dressed reporter. Check out his bolero!)

Signing a hat for a supporter.

DEEP FRIED TWINKIES!

Getting off the plane.

Making our way through the kitchen at the next event.

Dad giving his speech.

The traveling press corps.

Time to go.

This is my friend Nathan from Kentucky who works in Arkansas.

The campaign plane.

Eating dinner with Dad.

Mark Salter fell asleep on the plane.

Piper and I couldn't stop laughing because he was snoring.

Then we put a plastic cockroach on his arm.

He wasn't amused.

But we were!

We named them Peter, Paul and Mary.

Then Piper put them on herself.

And Joe feel asleep.

Landing in LAS VEGAS!

At dinner with Dad on Saturday night in Vegas.

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