Time with Grandma Susie

We went to Grandma’s house while Mom and Dad drove to Nappanee, Indiana to pick up the new motorhome. Grandma only had us a few nights but we had a great time. We got to swim, help decorate the Christmas tree and go to Lowes to build race cars. Next we go to Grandma Jo and Grandpa Howie’s for a few days then they drive us to Asheville, NC for Thanksgiving. What a busy few weeks!

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Pinellas Country Fair

We went down to check out the fair and to volunteer at the 4H booth for a few hours. We watched the pig race, it was hilarious. I was really concerned about how they treat the pigs and i felt better after talking to the man who shares his motorhome with them.

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We played a few games and figured out that they were all a rip off.

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Back to the booth we went to talk about apples, 4H and what fun we have.

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Four of my photos got a blue ribbon and one got a red. I am looking forward to entering the blue ribbon ones into the County photo contest later in the spring.

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4H Marine Ecology (MEE 2015)

The event was insane this year. There were over 140 teams compared to the 70 of last year.

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We went through the rotations and I knew I missed a few. I was really upset but know what I need to do for next year to make it better.

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Photography is still a tough contest because there are no age groupings. Most of the winners with senior youth.

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We did get a 1st place team and scholarship for that. I am ready to start studying for the next level. Next year there are about 70 more items to know.

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What an amazing group of kids.

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