Year #2 of the Jasper County Fair is in the books. Congrats mom and dad! We survived and as we are preparing for State Fair we are already making a list of things do different next year. Things we need to buy, and other things we need to improve on.
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| 2015 family picture |
There are days when you are wondering why are we doing this? Why am I getting up early and staying up late to do chores? Who's project is this anyway? :)
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| Mason front and center for the beef show. |
But the moment the kid head to the show ring for the first time, this mom gets a little teary-eyed, but don't tell the husband.
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| Ryan showing in mini 4-H swine show |
Watching Macie improve her showmanship skills every time she went back into the ring was very rewarding. There are so many showmanship skills to work on!
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| Macie placed 2nd with Duroc gilt |
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| I think she's growing up too fast! |
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I know the best part about 4-H is friends. It's priceless and a forever bond. Sure, there is some fun competition. These smiles, and the milkshakes, and the late nights make it all worth it!
4H isn't really a thing over here, although showing livestock at country shows certainly is. One of the funniest things I ever saw was the time my dad was showing a Shorthorn bull at the Red Hill Agricultural Show: as he was leading him round the oval in the grand parade, a pipe band started up. Turns out bulls REALLY don't like bagpipes and this one broke into a trot. Dad's left two furrows trying to pull up an unhappy ton of beef!
ReplyDeleteLots of fun years ahead!! Love these pics!
ReplyDeleteMaking memories they will never forget... ~Lori~
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by, Lori! My 4-H memories are some of the best ones growing up!
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