EXHIBIT DAY!

Each summer the 4-H had Exhibit day, where the projects had to be completed, exhibited, and judged. If one didn't follow directions, you would be eliminated and not get a ribbon. Blue, red and white ribbons were given. Time after time, the girls brought home blue ribbons for their effort. A few times, they forgot to read the "fine" details and was eliminated for not following the rules.

After the judging the blue ribbons would be judged for "BEST OF SHOW". Both of the girls won best of show on many occasions. The best of show would go on to the State Fair and be judged there. Yes, their work was chosen on many occasions to be judged by the State Fair Judges. They would get a blue ribbons at the State Level. A lot of hard work went into each category they entered in. I was very pleased with all their efforts and results.

On exhibit day, our house was really a bee-hive. Cookies, breads, pastries, etc were made and put out on a platter to be judged. They always made these the morning of judging, as fresh baked items always tastes better.

Clothing exhibits were done on a separate day. They would model their clothes and both went to State fair in modeling many times. Our older daughter went to the State Fair with a "Make it with Wool" Plaid lined suit. She went because of her construction. She received a blue ribbon at the State Level. She entered this garment in "You make it with Wool" contest and received a blue ribbon there, also.

The girls learned a lot and along with them learning, I also learned. It was truly a win, win situation.

I highly recommend getting children involved in 4-H. In our county that we lived in, there were lots and lots of kids involved. I notice in the county that we live in now, it seems to be fewer and fewer.

Thought--I couldn't have been more proud of the girls accomplishments, if I tried. It was all worth the effort in teaching them basic skills.