County Fair

This year, Mylie was old enough to join 4-H and do her first steer for the fair. Although it had its ups and downs, and there were days she didn't want to do it at all, she kept with it, and in the end, it was such a great experience for her.  She had a gentle, little (well, relatively speaking) steer, that she named Peyton Manning, since he is white.  On show day, she was so nervous, but showed him like a champ and came out with a huge smile. The next day, however, was a sad one, as she had to sell him.  But overall, it was a great experience and she is looking forward to next year.

This year was Connor's third year with a steer, and he really stepped up as one of the "older" kids, helping Mylie and his cousin Jaxon know what to do.  His steer did really well, taking second in his class and advancing to the final round.  Although he complains at times, Connor really does enjoy doing this 4-H project each year and is excited to buy next year's calves, which will be happening soon.

Brady and Mariah also loved every minute of fair and never wanted to go home at night.  Connor and Mylie stayed in a camper on the fair grounds all week, and Mariah and Brady didn't think it was fair that they didn't get to, even though Brady did stay one night, and Mariah got to stay in twice.  They loved helping brush the steers, clean up poop in the barn, and go through all the barns looking at the animals.  Brady especially loved the pigs, and wanted to go in the pig barn constantly.  

We all love fair and hope to go to the state fair as well next year!