Well, fair time is well under way with the pigs going to the fair on Saturday. All the people there think we are nuts for having 9 pigs for 1 4-H member! We found out that day that all gilts show as both market gilts and breeding gilts - meaning we had more pigs than we probably did need but oh well - the judge will definitely know who Kaylynn is!
On Sunday, Garrett showed pigs for mini 4-H and boy did he ever do a wonderful job! He kept Porky Pig,a s he named him, in the center of the ring and answered the judge's questions with ease! The judge even recognized him many hours later after he had changed clothes and told him that he did a great job! We are proud of you Garrett! His fair experience is not over as he gets to help in the barn to get Kaylynn's pigs to and from the arena today. Also on Friday, he will show Sylvester, his cat, in the mini 4-H cat show. He is excited!
Last night 4-Her's received awards for their efforts in non-livestock projects. Our new 4-H club did well with 5 members being awarded top prizes! Kaylynn has 7 non-livestock projects and we are proud to report that she got a blue ribbon on all of them! She was named Reserve Champion of the Beginner division of Aerospace (rockets), Champion of Beginner Farm Toy Scene and Best of Show (Grand Champion ) of all Aviation projects! Awesome job Kaylynn! Papa said he wasn't sure if the pigs would be able to keep up with her amazing job so far at the fair!
After the awards, Kaylynn participated in the 4-H Olympics - teams competing against one another in 4 events. Her team came in 3rd out of 12! I believe she had a great time.
I owe you pictures as the camera got left in the show box last night when we headed home late - sorry!
Well, today is pig show day and Papa and Eric have already left for the fairgrounds. I am suppose to be making donation signs for the 4-H Council but am procrastinating and thought I would give everyone an update. Kids are still sleeping - they sure need it! Wish us luck today as it is to be humid and 91 degrees! We will let you know how it goes later this week!
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Its like a video going in my mind as I read your post! What a fun time for Kaylynn (and everyone else too!) Aunt Stephanie & I will be awaiting phone call updates on the pig show today - we know Kaylynn will do well, just hope the pigs co-operate:) Great job Garrett - your going to be a busy brother today huh! Hugs from SC...Nana, Aunt Stephanie, Uncle Andy and Olivia
ReplyDeleteIt's late on Monday now, so I already know what a great day you had! Congrats Kaylynn!! And Garrett, we can't wait to hear how your cat show goes! Wish we were there to see it all, but we'll see you soon! XOXO
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