This summer has deffinitely been a learning experience for us in regards to Fair. A  whole lot of what NOT to do and what you had BETTER DO! Our smallest pig is still 20lbs over weight and 2 of our goats are light by 7 lbs.  We are still planning on going the kids can still show I have heard they just can't sell. I figure the experience will be worth it. They all managed to work on some of their exhibt stuff today. I ironed 14 shirts and a few pair of pants trying to get the kids show clothes together. We will need to pick up a few things in town. Olivia cleaned out the trailer and made the beds. We plan on taking it over to stay in so we can be there bright and early. I am still trying to figure out how I am going to milk.

I have been canning like a crazy women. I did 40 or 50 qts of peachs (I lost count)9 qts of peach pie filling but one broke, 20 trays of dried peaches, had never tried them before the kids LOVE them, and 20 trays of peach fruit leather only I burned all but 3 trays, don't ask. Then one of then stuck terribly to the saran wrap and Malachi was trying to eat it wrapper and all.  30 qts of green beans. With Olivia working at the orchard here in town part time I make out quite well and so do our pigs. We just picked up 4 little weiners yesterday. 2 for us and 2 for my friend. Now all those scraps and milk can be put to good use.

I have been hot and grouchy most of the summer it feels like. Noah has really been acting up lately which affects everyone. If anyone has experince with Fetal Alchol/ Meth children I would really apperciate some advice. We are still trying to stay away frome using drugs but lately I have been reconsidering other options. He is going to stay home with Daddy and the 2 little boys so I can focus and have fun with the kids at fair.

Our pastor and one of his sons came over this weekend and started work on our schoolroom. It will be so nice to have that space. I will try to take pictures as it progresses. I still have not ordered curriculum or completely decided what to get or even for sure who all is staying home but I figure I will get one thing at a time out of the way. Fair First!

It is late and I want to get an early start. We need to go into Baker for a few things after chores tomorrow so I will close for now.

Alaina