Alaska State Fair 2013

The fair was a huge success this year.  We learned lots and had lots of fun. 

Tate took his two pigs to show this year.  We decided that this would be our learning year, so only stuck with the pigs.  Next year we may go all out with exhibits.

 

 

The pigs are all decorated and enjoying their new home at the fair.

 

Not all moments at the fair were UPS, some were also DOWNS.

 

Tate got to show a 2 month old Shetland lamb for a lady in the open show, he really enjoyed that.

 

And Tylynn thought it was super cute and soft!

 

 

Not only did Tate get to show a lamb in the open show, but I got to show in the Adult Sheep Showmanship class.

 

We all had fun and some good laughs.

 

Tate then got to show in sheep showmanship.

 

He ended up getting second place!  He now thinks that his 4-H project for next year is going to be a lamb.

 

Eating her snack and chillin out.

 

Walking the balance beam.

 

A relaxing afternoon of tea at home with brother and all the animals.

 

Getting lined up to show his pig, Hammie.

 

And showing his medium weight pig (278 lbs)

 

Waiting for the last class to show.

 

Showing his second place heavy weight pig (301 lbs).

 

Someone is all tuckered out.

 

 

Two blue ribbons, one for each of his market pigs.

 

Cheering for brother from the wagon.

 

Scrub-a-dub-dub, pig in a tub.

 

Waiting in line again.

 

Talking to the judge in showmanship.

 

Third place overall market pig!!!!

 

Sitting with the big kids!

 

Auction Day!  Look hard, Tate and his pig are in the arena.

 

Thanks to ALASKA MILL & FEED for purchasing my market pig!!!  And to all the supporters who placed Add-Ons.

 

 

Summer Fun

We have had a beautiful summer here this year.  Hardly any rain, many hot days (like in record breaking for days in a row), and no wind.  We have enjoyed many activities including our fire pit, garden produce, and fishing opportunities.

 

 

Tylynn loves her some fresh peas.  Her shirt was full, and she was having a hard time keeping them from falling out.

 

Tylynn always wants to partake in whatever brother is doing, so Tate helped her get ready to go fishing.  She thought that was great fun.

 

And with the closing of summer comes the start of school.  Here is the first day of school picture.  And of course Tylynn wanted to partake so she strapped on her backpack and hat, just like Tate.  She also thought a good luck hug would be appropriate for his first day.

 

Say Cheese!

 

With summer brings yummy watermelon.  Not sure what got more juice, her sleeves or her mouth.

 

Such a goofball.

 

Eric and Tate have done some fishing here in the last few weeks.

The first two pictures were taken down on the Kenai.  Tate was the only one who caught a fish that weekend in their group.  And boy was that a yummy fish!!

 

These last pictures were taken at Jim Creek, just on the other side of our neighborhood.  Some of our other friends were also there to fish and play.

 

Eric still practicing on his fly rod.

 

Checking to see where the drop off is.

 

Playing in the sand.  I think she was wet up to her chin that night when we went home, but she sure had a lot of fun, especially since she was playing with a BIG girl.

 

And the boys telling their fishing stories :)

 

And until next time, we will be busy at the Alaska State Fair.  Wish us all luck, might be a long 12 days of fair!