2010 Grimes County Fair
Is it just me or is time flying by at a mind-boggling speed? I cannot believe that it is time for the 2010 Grimes County Fair. It seems like it was not that long ago and we were looking for potential show animals.
Both Jake and Kyla are showing animals for their first time this year. It has been a learning and growing experience for all involved, including my husband and I. We are so grateful for the help and advice we received from many different people.
Jake is showing a Beefmaster heifer from Cross Creek Cattle Company. She is fifteen months old. Jake named her Sugar. Heifer projects are difficult and time-consuming. They are also much larger animals than our other options like rabbits and goats. He has made it through and his hard work has paid off. Regardless of how he places at the show this Saturday, Sugar is beautiful, gentle, and halter broken. Any rancher would be proud to have her out in his pasture.
Kyla is showing a market goat named Marley. He is a Boer goat. She has enjoyed taking the goat on long walks. The county extension agent clipped his hair the other day. Marley is ready for the show. I think he really likes his new do. He seems to walk a little taller and almost strut now. The goat show is Monday. My husband has been loading Marley up in a cage he built for him that sits in the bed of a pick-up truck. They drive around to help Marley get used to traveling so that moving to the fairgrounds will not be traumatic. While out on the road, Lane gets many inquiries as to how much we want for him. That can’t be a bad sign.
In addition to these animal projects, Clayton, Kyla, and Jake are also performing the grand entry for two rodeos this weekend as members of the Grimes County Sheriff’s Junior Mounted Posse. They have been working so hard to learn and perfect the routine both at home and at formal practices. Their performance is in honor of all Prisoners of War (POWs) and those Missing In Action (MIA). And, it is very patriotic. It makes you proud to be an American.
Jake and Kyla are also competing in the Creative Arts Division. They are entering the food preparation contest, fine arts, jewelry, and photography. 4-H and the county fair give us opportunities to showcase what our children have done all year. Their interests may change from year to year, but there is almost always a way to make it a part of 4-H. This great organization is not just for country kids or animals projects. It is so much more. I consider it an important part of our homeschool.
Next Saturday, Isaac will be competing in the Stick Horse Race at the Bull Buck Out. He is too little to Mutton Bust like Jake has in the past, but Isaac will get dressed up like a cowboy and compete to see who is the best stick horse rider. This contest is always so much fun to watch.
Needless to say we are going to be extremely busy for the next two weeks. I hope you understand, but I have decided to focus on my children and their many activities and needs during the Grimes County Fair. Therefore, I will not be writing or posting any articles for the next two weeks. Please take this time to search through the archives and see if you missed any articles that interest you.
If you are interested in attending the Grimes County Fair and/or any of the associated events like rodeo and dances, then check out the official site of the Fair Association for the schedule. Maybe I will see you there. Until then, have a safe summer!
Can’t wait to hear how they do…which is always great!! Please video Isaac and post on your blog. Sorry we can’t be there in person, but you know we are there in spirit. Love to all.
Keep us posted on how they do!