Last week was the Shawnee County Fair and I would be lying if I said I was recovered! The prep up to the fair is intense and the work at the fair is a blur. It is all worth it when you see the kids having a fun, experiencing success and dealing with failure. All are important things for youth development and the fair is a roller coaster with all the highs and lows in one week!
The boys had a good fair and I think most of that was because they cut WAY back on their entries. Hopefully next year they will have more time to dedicate to their exhibits but I also want them to participate in a way that is fun for them. Alex had three arts and crafts entries. He got a purple on his diamond painting and two blues on his ceramics. Daryl got a purple on his Wildlife poster and a white at the first fair Archery meet. He was not sad at all about his white ribbon and asked to be a Jr. Superintendent for the division next year. He really loves the shooting sports part of 4-H!
Other than that Alex had a blast at Family Fun Night and went through the inflatable obstacle course more times that I could count! Daryl hid away in the barn for two whole days working with any animal that a 4-H'er would let him. He wishes he could have livestock, but alas he is a "town kid".
This was my last fair as 4-H Agent and I was not really sad about it. On Sunday I was very surprised when the outgoing 4-H Fair Queen named me her honorary queen. That title goes to a person that has helped you in your 4-H career. She told me that I have been a positive impact on her and recognized all the time I have spent creating opportunities for her growth. I was so honored and a little emotional. I know what I do as 4-H Agent is important and watching my youth grow into amazing young adults has been my reward. It was icing on the cake to have a youth recognize all that I put into my job and appreciate it. 💚💚💚💚
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| Never know who you will find at the fair! |
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| Meerpohl Entries |
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| Alex won a gift card at Family Fun Night! |
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| Stiles and Meerpohls at the Pancake Feed |
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| First Shawnee County Fair Archery Meet |
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Talking to the judge. Alex is much improved on
his consultation judging! |
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