Fair Week

Well, fair is over, and I have to say that I'm glad it is. It was the first time for us to ever have livestock at the fair, and it means a lot more time spent there than when you are just taking in and dropping off your projects. It was a lot of fun for all the kids though, and I know created a lot of memories they won't soon forget! A big thanks to grandma and grandpa who helped out with the calves as well!

As can be seen, a lot of time was spent in the livestock barns and on the grounds, loving, feeding, washing, and walking "Rusty" and "Shadow" around.

We also went to the parade --

and the rodeo!

Elliott ended up getting blue ribbons on his photographs and bucket calf - they had to know where different cuts of beef were on the calf - we weren't prepared for that! A red on his woodworking project - a shelf - and a purple on his rocket! I think he did a great job. Matigan did a great job talking to the judge - as a Cloverbud, she gets participation ribbons, but she still did a great job and also helped the boys a lot with their calves!

Also exciting was that Elliott and Kaleb's picture and interview made it into the local paper! Elliott was very proud of himself.