I am so seriously behind on blogging. This will be the first blog post in my effort to catch up and yes, this is from 6 months ago!! If there is any event in our lives that needs to be documented it is the 4-H animal projects. Every summer, since our kids were little, we have been involved in some kind of 4-H animal project. It is one of the funnest parts of summer. With the help of the Ivins gang, the grandkids are now involved in the pig and steer raising projects.
Camryn shows her steer that she is "the boss". She works and works to get that steer to follow her around willingly. Many hours are spent leading him around "The Field".
The pigs needed to be "walked" every morning and so Heather, Livvy, Cohen and Coy were always there bright and early to chase those pigs through "The Field".
Livvy is always right in the middle of any animal project. She has no fear and she loved those stinky, muddy pigs.
And yes, folks, that really is Heather washing a pig!!! What a mother will do!!!!
Cohen and Coy enjoyed climbing on the bleachers and hanging out at the fair grounds.
Finally, the day comes that Livvy and Camryn take their animals into the show ring to be judged.
They both did really well!!
The culmination of the project is when the animals are sold. It is "pay day" and makes it all worthwhile.
We're glad Freddie was there to boost our numbers to 9. 
Josh and I setting out the food
Coy waiting patiently:)
Our master chef, Jeremy, carving the turkey. 
Finally, time to dish up......
and enjoy!!!!
Our numbers were few, but we had a great Thanksgiving. We remember our many, many blessings and give thanks for them.
