Piney Woods Fair - Chicken Show

Last week was the Piney Woods Fair, however due to COVID the only part of the fair that occurred was the livestock show. Even it was scaled way back, with the public not able to come watch. Wednesday was the chicken show and both Cason and Emory showed chickens this year. Cason placed 4th overall and Emory 16th, with both kids making the premium sale! 

I was helping Emory hold her chickens and wasn't able to take any pictures of her showing, however I was able to snap this one picture of Cason when everyone but the top 4 left the ring. 

A friend sent me this picture from the premium sale. Pilgrims bought Cason chickens. He is holding the buyers gift we brought. A chicken cookie jar full of cookies! 

Junior High Soccer

Last Thursday the Junior High soccer team finished up their season with an all day tournament at LeTourneau University. Their first game started at 8:30 AM and their last ended at 3:30 PM, so there was A LOT of soccer in a small amount of time. They won 2 games and lost 2 games, finishing 4th in the tournament.  Below is their team picture after the last game of the tournament!

            Emory played every position but goalie this season. She even scored a goal during one game! 

Emory and Natalie after a game

Silly group picture after their first game in the tournament, it was a WIN!

Shots from different games during the season. 

Because of COVID the season had fewer games this year, but Emory had fun and learned a lot! 

First Day of School

For the first time in nearly 6 months I dropped the kids off at school. First day of Pre-K, 4th and 6th grades! 

Eli Grant - 4 years old 

Cason Bradley 9 years old 

Emory Grace 11 years old 

Emory was so excited she couldn't sleep last night and Eli jumped out of bed ready to go. Cason hasn't decided yet. 

 Eli's very fist "real" school desk. He has been waiting to sit at one for years! 

Nac Steer Show Swag

The Nacogdoches Steer Show was cancelled back in March due to COVID-19, however this past Thursday all the kids who were not able to show their steers were presented with a one of a kind buckle, thanks to several businesses.  

 

Pretty Brace Face

Last week Emory got braces. Nothing says junior high school like braces! 

 

4th of July Fireworks

After the steer show we went and watched the fireworks at the SFA soccer fields. The fireworks were held their this year because of COVID so people could stay in their vehicles and watch. 

It had been a long day and the boys fell asleep just as soon as it was over. 

Red, White, and Moo

Saturday, July 4th Emory showed her new steer Cupid at the Red, White and Moo show in Henderson. Both Emory and Cupid did well and Emory took home Reserve Champion English Steer. She won a $80.00 and cool banner!