3:42 pm- finally corral Middlest into following me to barn and assisting in getting large board replaced after it's mysterious removal in a.m.
4:02- Youngest off the bus, told to practice talk while I get dressed for evening activities
4:26- leave with Middlest for Lancaster Walgreens parking lot, where we met with other Pony Club mom to drive girls to Quiz Practice (like college bowl, but about horses).
5:27- zoom west to Cowfeathers to collect Eldest and Youngest, note outfits inappropriate, enact clothing change for both, place necessary items (computer, jars, whipping cream) in car with children
6:01- screech into Pickaway County Fairgrounds for Eldest's 6:00 speech
6:03- sit down
6:10 - watch Eldest craft an excellent performance in the Senior Individual Speech or Demonstration in the Pickaway County 4-H Communications Contest. She was informative, funny, cute, captivating. Huh. She sets a high bar and 11 minutes later, I know way more about being a Drum Major. I'm giddy.
6:28- Huz arrives at contest after being stuck in traffic, missing Eldest's performance. :-( He is bereft.
7:35- After listening to several Junior speakers, it is Youngest's turn. Once again, we have a star. He speaks frankly, directly, bouncing with energy and information. He is making butter, explaining the biology of butter while cream turns to buttermilk and butter. His talk goes a little over, but as biased Mom, I could've listened forever. Audience is left stunned (I'm just sure of it).
8:12- Speeches, skits, Communications Contest is done, all but the awards. Our 4-H Club has put in a brilliant show, with one Senior speech, three Junior speeches and a Media design entry.
8:49- We are in the car, with one first place winner! The other first place winner is in Huz's car. Both Eldest and Youngest place first in the county, and are invited to compete in the State Communications Contest at the Ohio State Fair. We are hungry, but jazzed, and I'm wondering what has happened to Middlest, who has yet to contact me...
8:52- Get a hold of the wonderful Mom stepping in to squire Middlest to practice. They are nearly to Lancaster. Oops. So, zoom east again, to Walgreens.
9:24- Collect Middlest from large SUV decorated with "Quiz or Bust" slogans in preparation for tomorrow's trip to WVa. and the regional Pony Club Quiz Rally.
9:58- home. Do barn chores- poor critters! And, feed family?
10:03- putting on barn boots, Huz comes back from barn. It is done. And, he has fed himself and Eldest with sandwiches from Subway, and, has brought a sandwich back for Youngest and Middlest to share. My hero.
10:17- okay, Youngest, how much homework do you have? Can you do it before school tomorrow?
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| Eldest mugs for my camera before the talk begins. |
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| During the talk, Eldest conducted the audience in "Happy Birthday". |
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| One of our new Club members, does a demo on fire starting. |
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| The head honcho of county 4-H introduces Youngest to the audience and judge panel. |
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| Youngest gets shakin'. |
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| Another member, new to our Club gives an excellent talk on fire safety. |
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| An old hat to the Communications Contest, this year, Ems put her winning hand (and back) intoT-shirt design. |
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| In the category with the most competition, Youngest brings home the blue! |
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| Leading the pack, Eldest gets some kudos. |
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| Our Saddle and Sirloin 4-H Communication Contest Stars! |
Madeleine can carry a corporation with her bravado. And her smile!
ReplyDeleteAnd photo #4? Omigoodness, ohdearie me - he looks like a young presidential candidate, being introduced. What swagger.
I see that! He does look like he's eating it up. He says he was nervous, but you'd never know.
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