It's Fair Week!

It's fair week at our house and the kids were very excited to take their art to show at the fair. Claranna had fun painting a rather abstract design and was proud to stand next to her art and ribbon at the fair like a big girl. James was thrilled that he received a ribbon with three colors and Ella was in awe to see that her drawing won "Best of Show" in her age group. Tonight we are going back to the fair so Mark can check on all his vegetable ribbons. Hopefully it will be a little cooler tonight at the fair! It has been very hot and muggy so far this week.

Ella and James are both practicing to compete in the Pedal Tractor Pull on Thursday. Ella really wants to win a trophy again so she has been trying to make her legs really strong by doing a lot of biking and pedaling our little tractor up and down the street. We're happy that James wants to compete this year, too.

James keeps asking if it's Friday yet as he can't wait to work in the Milk Booth. Hopefully Claranna won't get into too much trouble while she is "helping" us to sell the milk!

Grandma Ruth is still fresh in all of our thoughts and the kids remember so much and share their thoughts with ease. While in the art building, Ella reminded me of what door we had to bring Grandma Ruth through last year so she could come see the kids' art at the fair. Some of the entry doors to the buildings have too many steps. I told Ella that it would be different to not have Grandma at the fair this year. To that, Ella simply replied, "But, she IS here with us. She's right in our hearts."

Enjoy the fair pics!