Carver County Fair!!

County Fair 2009

August 4-9th was the Carver County Fair in Waconia. We have been looking forward to it all summer long. The kids worked so hard on their projects and with their animals to prepare for it. For 5 days we spent hours each day at the fair. By our own choice! (yes, we are fair junkies). We looked at exhibits, ate fair food, cared for animals, worked in the 4-H Foodstand, went to the demo derby and so much more. All 5 of us entered in different competitions and all 5 of us earned ribbons....even Dave! It really was a wonderful week. We can't wait for next year. Hope you enjoy our slideshow of the fun we had.

Getting ready for the fair

County fair is quickly approaching. Lauren & Benjamin have been working hard on their projects. They have both decided to show a llama and a chicken this year along with an assortment of other projects. It will be exciting to see them in action at the Carver County Fair. The fun begins August 4th.

Lauren playing the piano at Performing Arts judging


Cutting out the pattern for her skirt she is making

Benjamin getting ready to make bread in a bag

Benjamin's Llama

4-H Project Day

On Saturday, Lauren & Benjamin participated in 4-H Project Day. They could choose 2 different workshops to learn more about a 4-H project. The sessions they chose were "Bread in a Bag" and "Exotic Pets"

Bread in a Bag was exactly what it sounded like. They learned how to read a recipe, measure ingredients and mix it in the bag. Once the ingredients were combined they kneaded it on the table. Benjamin had the most unique kneading technique by far. (check out the picture below). We got to take the bread home and bake it too. mmmmmmm

Lauren mixing her bread

Benjamin "kneading" AKA punching

The Exotic Pets workshop introduced them to a 3 year old boa constrictor snake. The kids all got to get up close and personal with the snake while asking a lot of questions. (No kids, we can't have a snake as a pet!)

Benjamin petting the snake

Lauren holding the snake