Little Bo Peep and Her Lost Sheep

At the county fair there is a dress the animal contest. The contest is more in the "for fun" division where kids dress themselves and their baby animal with a theme. This is the third year that Ella has participated and each year she has done very well in the contest. This year, Ella showed a two month old calf named Rock Star. Rock Star was really brought to the fair by my niece for the Dairy Show so it was great that we could borrow her for the dress the animal contest.

For contest this year Isabella dressed as Little Bo Peep and her calf became a sheep. Ella was very excited for the contest....she'd been waiting for it to be, "Friday so I can show my calf!" all week. James also participated for the first time this year. He played the role of another lost sheep. This worked out quite well as James became "lost" during the contest as he ran away from Daddy, Bo Peep, and the other "lamb" to find Mommy. He was not too impressed with his lamb costume...the fact that the contest started an hour late and it was bedtime didn't help either... Nonetheless, James contributed to Ella's 1st place Award. We are very proud of both kids. And, I'm extra proud of Mark for handling Rock Star--she was a frisky calf and gave him a good work out... Mark says she'd be a good rodeo calf!

Rock Star as a "Sheep"

James hanging out with Grandpa Jim before for the contest.

Bo Peep and two sheep with Mark in the show ring.

A "Sheep" becoming lost!

Ella smiling happily as she is given a certificate and announced the winner!

Bo Peep and her cousin , Trenton, walking off into the sunset in search of a sweet reward: cotton candy!