It is the 19th day of the
Ultimate Blog Challenge and I have to admit I am sliding in at the last
possible moment with a post because today was the very first day of the ElkhartCounty 4H Fair and my family and I were there despite the heat. Instead of sitting in front of a computer
typing away I was wandering through the 4H exhibits, gathering free items in
the commercial buildings, and snapping pictures of random tractors, animals,
and the like.
You never know where they are going to
put your kid’s projects. So you burst
into a crowded building and rush to and fro searching among the exhibits until
you find the familiar because you simply have to know what ribbon they won…NOW! I am very proud to report that both my
daughter and my son won first place for all their entries. They were thrilled as was I. We can now breathe easier because the worry,
the anticipation, and the wondering are finally behind us for another
year. We know the outcome, and it is
awesome news.
My daughter placed first for her sweet
braided pretzels, her frozen broccoli cauliflower blend, her wildlife poster, a
drawing of an eye, and an afghan she crocheted. This was my son’s first year in 4H. He was in Exploring 4H this year and made two
non-bake cookies for his foods project.
He also won a blue ribbon.
With all the blue ribbons there is a celebratory atmosphere at my house tonight. We are tired from trekking all over the fairgrounds but happy with the winnings and spoils we acquired.
Congrats to the kids for all the ribbons!
ReplyDeleteThis Diva, thank you!! They are pretty thrilled. Could have been better, but we will take the blues. Not too shabby at all. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteHi, stopping by from the UBC and Facebook!
ReplyDeleteTell your kids congrats on their ribbons! I have fond memories of 4H fairs. Such a good, wholesome activity for kids and entire families!
Hubby and I are planning to head out tomorrow to a different kind of celebration up here in Maine - it's an annual event called the Yarmouth Clam Festival. Lots of art and craft displays, and the feature foods: lobster, clams, scallops, fries, onion rings, pizza, and of course: fried dough! ;)
K, that sounds like a lot of fun too and the food to die for!! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteCongratulations to your children! How wonderful that they did so well! Cherish these times because they will go by so quickly and then be gone.
ReplyDeleteSusan, thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments. I don't look forward to these times being over. I wish I could keep them little forever but they are growing up whether I like it or not.
DeleteAWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!! Congratulations all around!!!
ReplyDeleteMimi, thank you so much!! Thank you for the sweet comments and for stopping by! ♥
DeleteCongratulations!! Awesome achievements! You must be so proud of your kids :)
ReplyDeleteShilpa, I am so proud of both of them. I really am. Thank you for stopping by and sharing in my tribute to their achievements with your lovely comments.
Deletewow!! Congrats to ur kids & u :)
ReplyDeleteSmita, thank you so much for your kind comments and wishes!!
Deletecongratulations.....and jubilation!!! what wonderfully talented kids, Kathy!
ReplyDeletesending my love to them!
The little princess, thank you we are all so happy with the results. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteThat is AWESOME!!! Congratulations!!!!! What did you do for celebration? Dinner and ice cream?
ReplyDeleteJoJo, we ate at the fair! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments.
DeleteCongratulations mommy coolest!! and I am sure a lot of it is because of your immense push in them achieving such heights! Next post we need the celebratory pictures :D :D
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Richa, I always encourage my kids to do the best they can. If they do their best they have nothing to feel bad about. They can be proud no matter what. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments.
DeleteCongrats to the kiddos- I LOVE 4-H & FFA...I strongly believe in the benefits of both programs. My kids participated and now my grandkids do.
ReplyDeleteTerri, my kids love doing the projects but hate going to the meetings. My husband and I both were in 4H growing up and enjoyed it so we were sure the kids would enjoy it and learn new things as we did and feel accomplished when it was all said and done. I let them decide what they want to do. But once they decide they are doing it they have to see it through and finish and do their best. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteCongratulations to your Kids,Kathy!!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like so much Fun!!!!! :D
Me, thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteCongratulations to you kids Kathy.. and as I was reading your post I could sense the fun you had and how tired you must be.. hope you take rest and loved the pictures too ♥
ReplyDeleteSukupedia, we were all pretty worn out...but happy. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI never did 4H but have friends who did and I know the great sense of accomplishment they felt with their projects. Congrats to the kids!
ReplyDeleteAmy, thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥
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