Skillathons!

Last night were the Pet Rabbit and Horse Skillathons. They test the 4-Her's knowledge of the different animals. They have one for every animal, except poultry I do believe. J had to compete at the Rabbit one and at the Horse one. He scored 100 on his Rabbit Skillathon and about 32/40 on his Horse one. The Pet Rabbit and small animal show was also last night. He showed his rabbit in his level and received first so he got to show in the Championship show where he received Grand Champion!!! So exciting. This is the first year he has made Grand Champion. He received 3rd the first year, reserve last year and champion this year! Very cool and very exciting. Rabbit Skillathon

Rabbit Show

Horse Skillathon

I had to work the skillathon for the horses (since I am the Hippology advisor) and was there from 6-10 so I didn't get any pictures of him with his trophy. They judged it after I had to leave. J also received a high point award for the fun show series that one of the 4-H clubs puts on. He received 8th overall and only went to one show. This was the show where we were upset that he nailed the pattern but his horse whinnied and he got sixth instead of 3rd.

Eight Place High Point

Off to do some quilting, after some blog reading!!!

Being Lazy!

Mini Quilt and Pink

Paula at A Latte Quilts issued a mini quilt challenge on Friday. The challenge was to complete a mini quilt top by the 5th. I started on mine about 3 hours ago and it is done! Completely! I used fabrics from my stash and created a 17 inch square mini quilt. Here is a picture:

This morning I went to JoAnn's to use my coupons. I didn't buy anything exciting except blades for my cutter and the newest issues of American Patchwork and Quilting. I then went to drop off my first Project Linus quilt at the local fabric shop. I am very excited to donate this quilt to Project Linus (Mom, you could have kept it!):

While I was there I decided to use my gift card and get fabric for a quilt for Miss Alyssa. Her birthday is in December just like T and TJs so I figured if I am going to make all three of them a quilt I should probably get started. Not that I think it is going to take my 6 months, but I am sure I will want to mix it up some! :) So I picked up all this PINK material for her quilt:

Tomorrow morning J and I are competing in a 5K run/walk (I'm walking :)) and then I will be coming home to a quiet house and spend the day quilting till the kids get home from the parade with their mom. I will hopefully have more of J's quilt done and my two blocks from AmandaJean's quilt along...

And more quilting for tonight!