What a week

Carlee's hard work and dedication has paid off for her. Bert and I are so proud of her, but yet she is still so humble about it all. Carlee won Grand Champion Steer at the Ozark Empire Fair the weekend of July 20th. She was the first one out to sale her animal at the Gold Buckle Gala on Monday night. She shined with her steer in hand. Old Rasmus did an outstanding job and really strutted his stuff. Cotton did well also, he received 1st in his class. After Rasmus won the overall division she had to pull Cotton out of the competition. She was so excited. Incredible Pizza purchased her animal. I can honestly say they are some of the nicest people we have ever met. We went to see them on last Saturday to take them a picture and some flowers and they were still just as nice as could be. I have just been very impressed with the family.
Tanner won 1st in his goat class with Rubic. He was so excited, and he did a very good job. He is excited about taking Rubic to the Lamar Fair and showing him there. The kids will both be showing animals there. Carlee is going to take Cotton to Missouri State Fair on August 12th, so I think she is excited about doing that. It is hard to believe that summer is almost over. It has flown by so fast. We have had a great summer though!!! Tanner had a blast playing baseball, Carlee has had a very successful time with her steers. It has been a really fun summer to watch the kids.