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• Jul. 25, 2006 - We've got ribbons, ribbons and more ribbons!

 

 

 

Ok, ok, I will tell you the news! 

 

 We all did really great with our County Fair entries!

 

We took our entries on Saturday morning, and they were judged that afternoon.  So we went back that evening and got to see how we did. And we even rode some rides, imagine!

 

Drumroll.......................

 

Here are the stats:

 

Oldest daughter got a First Place ribbon and Reserve Grand Champion on her hand spun wool,

2nd place on her Christmas dress,

2nd place on her crocheting,

 

2nd place on her basket weaving,

 

3rd place on her photography,

 

3rd place on her knitting,

 

Oldest son got 2nd place on his water color painting,

 

3rd place on woodworking,

 

Youngest daughter got 1st place and Reserve Grand Champion on her crocheted purse,

 

 

 

2nd place on her skirt:

 

 

 

 

2nd place on her wooden horse,

 

2nd place on her photograph,

 

Youngest son got 1st place and Grand Champion on his photograph!!!!

 

 

3rd place on his wooden spoon,

 

 

and then there is Mom, last but not least :)

 

I got First Place and Reserve Grand Champion on a photograph,

 

AND

 

First Place on my watercolor painting!

 

 

And a second place ribbon on a b&w photo too.  Oh, and a 2nd place on some crocheting.  Cool!

 

We are so thrilled!  We got ribbons on everything we entered. My dear friend said I could "brog" about it.  So here is my brog-bragging-blog. :)

 

 

I will post next about the cookie jar contest and baked goods, ok?  And some thoughts on the experience of County Fair.......

 

Homeschooling is Life!

 

Nancy

 

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• Jul. 26, 2006 - We Are So Proud of All of You

Posted by JillNovak
Congradulations,
You have all really worked hard and we are proud of you. My mother entered my work in the fairs when I was a child. It was always so encouraging to receive a ribbon. I'm going to have to enter Elizabeth in the fair in the fall (she's been begging). Thanks for reminding me of how easy and rewarding it is. BTW, we are sending you a copy of The Pebbly Brook Farm Stories that Claire wrote when she was younger. There is a story about a certain loaf of bread in that was entered in a fair. I'm sure you'll get a good laugh out of it.Mail me your snail mail addy.

Blessings,
Jill
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• Jul. 26, 2006 - Congratulations!

Posted by ejoyce,ink
What a talented bunch...all your projects are terrific! I didn't know you did watercolor. Did you take a class? It's something I'd like to try. BTW we had a great visit with Julie yesterday - what a wealth of wisdom she is!
Eleanor
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• Jul. 26, 2006 - Congrats Again

Posted by Anonymous
I just wanted to publicly say Well Done and let everyone know that I think you and your kids are awesome and talented. Can't wait to get home and visit....but I am enjoying vacation. ... Especially my time with Eleanor yesterday. What a treat.

See you in about 2 weeks.

Julie
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• Jul. 26, 2006 - CONGRATULATIONS!

Posted by MrsIncredible
You definitely earned the right to that "brog" post LOL!!!!!!!!
I enjoyed seeing all of your entries- what a talented family!
Jen
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• Jul. 26, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by joexandxkim
So cool! We're gonna have to try for something next year. You make it look so fun!
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• Jul. 26, 2006 - Wow!

Posted by tn3jcarter
How amazing. You all did SOOOOO much and did it all verrrrrrry well.
Congratulations!
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• Jul. 26, 2006 - How fun!!

Posted by HappyApple
You all did great! I wanted to get out to the fair this week, but I'm not sure I'll make it. It's hot and my feet swell so quickly and the thought of all those smells (good and bad)... well... eewwww. (I'm in my 37th week, BTW).
Next year I'd like the kids to start 4-H. I was in 4-H growing up and it was fun.
I had won First place for Latch hook at the County Fair and then the same peice I had gotten 2nd place at the State Fair. Wow, that was back in '82!

Tell the kids they all did great for me!

Hugs,
Di
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• Jul. 27, 2006 - Wow you guys are winners

Posted by ktneis
Our fair is coming next week and entry is the day after we return from FL. My kids love to enter but I hope we can pull it together as well as you guys did. GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!!
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• Jul. 27, 2006 - I TOLD YOU SO!

Posted by jacobsacademy
Nah, nanna boo-boo!

This is best time to be able to say I told you so!

WOO HOO! Congratulations to all of you!!! Everything looks just great! Be sure to have your kids let you post close up photos of their projects and work - I love your daughter's purse! (...is she taking any orders....?)

Can't wait to read what you have to say about fair experiences ~ I was just talking to a friend this morning about the fair and this very thing.

Congrats again and again ~
Have a great weekend!
Blessings,
Harriette
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• Jul. 27, 2006 - Way To Go!

Posted by TEACHmagazine
Nancy,

What a delightful post! We enjoyed seeing the photos and are SO IMPRESSED!

Keep it up - your children are blooming right in front of your eyes. Those cookie jars are wonderful. They are so adorable I am sure the cookies will taste better because of them!

Love Ya!

Trying to Keep Her Ducks in A Row,
Lorrie

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• Jul. 27, 2006 - Wahoo!

Posted by sagerats
You guys cleaned house! Great job!
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• Jul. 28, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by JenIG
wow that is exciting! congrats!
ps i notice one of your kids is wearing the shirt we got from red letter 9 at the CBA convention! we still wear ours too, ha ha
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• Jul. 28, 2006 - Congratulations

Posted by Heather
That is so cool you guys. I'm so proud of all of our and want to see more pictures of your stuff. Have fun. Are you going to enter some of the first place wins in the state fair?
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• Jul. 28, 2006 - Congratulations

Posted by spunkyhomeschool
Great Job! I loved looking at all the projects. What a talented family.
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• Jul. 28, 2006 - Congrats !!!!

Posted by Canadagirl
Good job you all ! You are a very talented family !
In Him,
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• Jul. 28, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by eyecorn
Nancy:
That is FANTASTIC!! I have to do this with my DD...what a great way to share one's talents. I didn't know you were an artist :) Congratulations...God has blessed all of you with wonderful abilities!
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• Jul. 28, 2006 - Congratulations all around...

Posted by gabalot
What a very talented family! Congrats to mom and all her artistic children. Gee...I wonder...are they homeschoolers?

Enjoy finding space for all those ribbons!
Jennifer
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• Jul. 28, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by ReneeM
yeah!! you SHOULD be proud! that is awesome.
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• Jul. 29, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by TOSPUBLISHER
Oh my goodness, your whole family is COMPLETELY talented! The art, the photography, the sewing...all of it! WOW! And it's lovely to see photos of you and your kids - we had such a great time with your family in Colorado in May - we had a WONDERFUL time with you all. My kids really enjoyed yours. I am envious of your skills, my word! Keep up the incredible work - you give an awesome name to homeschoolers.
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