Bus Stop an' Barbeque

We don't have a "bus stop" in the normally accepted convention. The bus stops at the bottom of the lane, and then at the driveway down the road etc. Kids do not congregate together at a "bus stop". This morning, my eldest missed the bus. It doesn't happen often, as early warning system of "If you miss the bus, you'll have to wait until I can take you, and that may be after I get home from work. Tonight. In the meantime, you will have to work...dreaded chores!"With a 40 minute round trip to school, if I have to take the first set to school, the second set then misses the bus. So, when Eldest misses the bus, great heaving hysterics occur. Now, Middlest made the bus....hmmm. So, I put on some warm togs and grabbed keys and drove Eldest to the neighbors. One of the mysteries of the bus is that my kids get picked up 20 minutes before the kid 3 miles away. So, we parked at the bottom of their drive, and waited for them to come out to see what kind of child kidnapping stalker was waiting for their kid. So, Madeleine got to wait with another boy for the bus. Like a bus stop!

Once was a hog. We're a big Pig County.

And last night, the 4-H banquet went well. It was a farm themed Hog Roast. Of all the decor choices, this one is perhaps easiest for our decoration committee. We can do "farm". And, the food even included a spinach salad with feta and strawberries, so I had plenty to eat. Eldest earned an Honorable Mention for her Treasurer's Book. What I hadn't realized is there is a winner. Then, if they think someone else is deserving, there is an Honorable Mention. She was showered with savings bonds from Citizens Bank and 4-H gifties. Her score? 100 out of 100. Wow. Pretty good finish for the kid who refused to make the first deposit, as she would have to walk into the bank, and may have to speak to someone.  (Eye roll). I did nothing for the Treasurer's Book, so special thanks to Kim F. for all her hardwork keeping Eldest on track.

Also winning the main prize was our 4-H Historian for her amazing scrapbook of the Saddle and Sirloin 4-H Club year. This is a much coveted prize, as scrapbooking in the midwest is a form of high art. And MAN, the work that goes into that! Not to mention the money. Hmm. Maybe we should provide a budget for the Historian.

8 of the 67 members and advisors of Saddle and Sirloin. Historian and winner, Jessie W. sporting a medal.

And, once again, Saddle and Sirloin achieved Honor Club status. This means the club performed to the highest levels in all measured areas of participation, philanthropy and achievement. New, this year, are banners proclaiming the Honor, that will be hung in next year's Fair Booth....ah, 4-H season has begun. Again.
P.S. My youngest just forgot his lunch. Big eye roll.