Smith River trip!

Relaxing at the lake!

It's been hot in Ashland, and since we don't have a pool we decided to cool off at the lake.  It was really nice!

Fair week! Or maybe I should call it fair days?

 Fair usually last a full 7 days every summer.  This time, due to Covid, fair was compressed into three VERY full days.  We arrived at the fairgrounds by 6am every morning and didn't leave until 9-almost 11pm.  We were all very sleep deprived, and hot!  The temperatures this year were near 100 degrees and we were required to stay in the parking lot with our horses so that we maintained social distancing (or something like that).  Even though the days were long, we are all so incredibly happy that the girls still got to participate. 

 Lucy and Stella had a very good show together!  This was also their 2nd show together.  Lucy ended up with blues in all of her classes, and  reserve champion in English and Western.  So proud of this team!

 Madeline and Tinker participated in a ground training class.  Tinker was a very good girl. :-)

 Madeline and Reba also had a great show!  Madeline ended up with blues in all of her classes, plus champion in Western and Showmanship, reserve English champion, reserve trail champion, and senior high point winner!

 Reba worked super hard on senior day and I really think she wanted some of Maddie's snack!

 Ava carried the 4H flag during our flag ceremony.  She and Dakota did such a great job!  So proud of you Ava! 

 Saturday night was also senior recognition night.  It was nice to be able to honor our seniors and actually celebrate their accomplishments. 

 Maddie's prize for being a senior high point winner!

 Sis-Q-Saddle Sitters celebrating Maddie's senior day!

 Stella is very proud of her ribbons and prizes! 

Oh, and I forgot to mention, all three girls are state qualifiers! Good work Madeline, Lucy, and Ava!!!

Last day at our home and relaxing by the pool

 This may or may not be news to most people, but, we sold our home!  Chris has been wanting to move for quite some time, and that dream has become a reality.  There is no doubt in my mind that I will miss many of the memories created here in the beautiful home that we put our heart and soul into.  However, I know God has a plan for us and that plan wasn't for us to stay at our home on Neil Creek Road.