Farmer Jane

This weekend was the big fair. And big is an overstatement. My oldest did a market lamb again. The last 3 days we've been living at the fair. It's been a lot work but it's over soon. We've been working on pictures for her record book so I thought I'd add them to the blog.

My second oldest also did 4h this year. He did woodworking. He built a pair of stilts and a bird house for his projects. I took pictures of that too!

To add to the excitement we were in charge of decorating! This is what we did. The theme was "Fun for the whole Herd" What's more fun than a beach party? We won a commisioner's ribbon.

Rise and Shout!

We had a fun weekend. On Friday Thomas and I went to Seattle for the BYU-UW game. We met up with our friends Blake and Maren. We went to the fireside on Friday night that the football team does. It was fun to see the throngs of people there. That stake center was packed. The whole chapel and the gym clear up to the stage...and overflow in the primary room. It was comedic to see the people lining up for pictures and autographs. You would have thought it was a Donny and Marie concert or something!

We got up Saturday morning and played a little downtown then rode the bus out to the stadium. The game was awesome. I think Blake got an ulcer. It was an unbelievable game. I'm sure glad we were there!

Fashion Shows and Tea Parties!

Tonight my oldest had a 4-H Style review. Basically it was a fashion show. She decided to do sewing this summer as well as market lamb. Tonight was the end of sewing! She made pajama bottoms. They turned out cute. As part of the project they all get together and do a little fashion show. I recorded her doing it. We were also suppose to write a commentary about what was being modeled. You can't really hear the sound so I'll write what we came up with. Now mind you I found out about this show this afternoon.


"Our next model, Sheila Weaver is ready to party in her dreams tonight in her stylish new hot pink pajamas. She is new to sewing this year but has managed to whip up these cozy pajama bottoms. Sheila has done a market lamb project for the past two years and is looking forward to counting sheep while wearing her new pajamas.
Sheila chose a comfy cotton knit fabric which allows for all her tossing and turning. It will move and groove with her as her dreams take her to endless horizons. The fabric is patterned with happy hippos promenading through palm trees setting the tone for many delightful dreams. The waist is made of a stretchy elastic that will allow for all her midnight snacking. No need to fight the bulge! For her top she chose a simple white cotton t-shirt that takes no attention away from those amazing bottoms. Sheila also accessorizes with her favorite Lamb, Lamb Chop and her cozy bedtime slippers.
Sheila enjoys lounging around the house in her pajamas. One special days you might be able to find her in them all day. Sheila has really enjoyed learning how to sew and looks forward to spending more time with the needle and thread."



Pretty funny stuff!

Back in the Swing of things!

Last week the kids all started back to school. It was a relief but still kind of crazy. I've always kind of wondered why start school in the middle of the week. I've realized that there is some logic behind it. My Benjamin didn't want to go to school on Thursday. He was fine on Wed. but I literally had to carry him in once, then after threatening him with his life walk him in a second time. After school that day (of course he was fine) I promised him if he went to school on Friday he I wouldn't make him go on Monday (Labor day)!!! It is kind of nice to ease the little ones back into.
The other two...no problems. Sheila started jr. high this year. Ouch for me! She seems to love it. It's nice because a good friend of ours is a teacher there so she keeps good tabs on her for me!
Isaac is in forth grade. He seems quite content so far. Of course he hasn't had homework yet either!
Well, here we go again. Let's see what happens!