On Monday, I went shopping with Danny, Amanda, and Amanda's mom to look at wedding decorations. We went to JoAnn's, Hobby Lobby, and Walmart. Since I am making the arrangements, we decided on silk flowers for everything but the bouquets and boutonnières. That way I'll be able to get lots done ahead of time during my 2 week break before class starts. We also got lots of nice glass bowls and vases for what I think will be a beautiful centerpiece. It will involve water, floating candles, and mirrors. I was happy to be able to help them and I feel good about them trusting me with decorating their wedding. Here is everything in bags on my floor!
I also spoke with a representative for Blue Raider Athletics concerning Raiderfest this year. I'm looking forward to his involvement in making it a big event this November. I want MTSU Ag to be renowned for a great event for FFA and 4-H members. His ideas for making it a more "all-around" experience that day should be things the Ag. Council will be excited to hear about at our first meeting.
Today was a big day at the fair! Tuesday has always been the Poultry Show and Auction, and as a big poultry person I've always been involved somehow. When I was young, it meant getting up at 6am to load the chickens into cages and get down to the fairgrounds in the disgustingly hot truck with no air, loading them into fair cages, registering, and waiting for judging. This year, Danny, Mom, Matt Farris and I judged the show. I love exercising what I learned in a real life situation, and everytime I judge a class I feel like I learn something new. Judging the Red and Black Sexlinks together was a little confusing because they develop at vastly different rates, but we ended up having to judge them all together. The auction brought over $1600! Since my mom has been the PA in charge of the Chick Chain, attendance and participation has improved greatly. She's good at what she does! This is my brother and Clint deciding on Grand and Reserve Champion.
After talking with a Rutherford Co. Agent, Clint called and told me he suggested me to the agent to judge their upcoming poultry show. I love judging and I'm excited to do it!
After sweating all morning in the Poultry Barn, I went to the office and changed into dress clothes to judge the Fun with Fashions and 4-H Clover Style shows. I remember dressing up and modeling when I was young, and I remember being nervous. I was proud of all the girls today for being so calm and prepared.
Jessica, Diane, Bethany, Mom and I are going out tonight to eat and to a movie - I can't wait to make some trouble with them! We always have so much fun, I'm making sure to bring Tylenol so I won't get a headache from laughing. Jessica and I are due for another round of pictures, too.
The past few days have been great and productive - proof that things are better in Sumner County!