Representing

Bree's creativity and hard work in her 'Designed by Me' 4-H project paid off as she was chosen to be a Fulton County Representative at the Ohio State Fair.  Lucky for us, my sister was working in Columbus, a mere 11 minutes away from the Fair, so we shacked up with her and were at the Gates shortly after opening.  Bree's judging wasn't until the afternoon giving us most of the day to enjoy the sights.  

What better way to check out the entire fair than on the Sky Ride?

We spent most of our time in the ODNR area - shooting arrows, air guns, watching people catch fish in seconds.  

We did a little Christmas shopping, a lot of eating, and even met a celebrity - Former NFL and Ohio State Football Player, Pete Johnson 

Then it was time for judging.  Two and a half hours of judging to be exact.  It had already been a long day and a hot day and exhaustion got the better of some of us.  

Taking a Fashion project to the State level is quite an experience.  Its what I would expect a dance recital to be like.  Changing rooms sectioned off by curtains, curling irons and hairspray flying everywhere, Mom's nit picking and lint rolling every inch of clothing, and the make-up, make-up, make-up.  Who knew?

Ready or not, when their project number is called and they are on their own with the judges until awards time.  

Although you are not allowed to be with your child, you are allowed to be in the same area where they practice the catwalk fashion runway portion of the judging.  

At the end of the day, Bree did not win any extra awards.  Her score card was marked with all 'excellent' ratings and was said to be "very easy and pleasant to interview".  Making it to State in her first year of 4-H was very beneficial to Bree's confidence.  She is very proud of herself and has already set a goal to make it to State again next year.  

Now to pick a project.