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Summer Update - July

July began with baking for the 4H fair concession stand.  Cambry met a new friend at the event, Ellie Just.  She has been someone that Cambry now looks for at other 4H events, and this is one of the benefits of 4H.  She even invited her to our church's swim night, and they had a great time!  Hopefully, this is a friendship that can continue.



We woke up on July 4 to quite the watery scene.  Over 3 inches of rain fell overnight, which led to the creek rising higher than I've seen it in a long time and water over the roads where I've never seen it go over.  The girls had a great time in the temporary water hole and Biscuit was frustrated that she couldn't walk where she usually does!  Luckily, our basement didn't flood this time, even though we were prepared for it!
The creek is almost ready to run over the bridge





Fair Time!  Cambry took 5 photos to the McPherson County Fair this year - with only one project, why not?  She came away with 3 reds and 2 blues.  So, she made some adjustments for the Marion County Fair the next week.  They were good changes as she received 4 purples and 1 blue on her second try!
Mounting photos

On display:  dandelion, windmill, golf ball, kitten, girl on a fence 
Discussing her photos with the judge


Working in the concession stand with Moriah and Samantha
Delaney counted down the days all summer until it was her turn to go to Camp Mennoscah.  She was thrilled to be there with her good friends, Quinli and Elaina, even though they weren't in the same cabin.  From what we hear, she had a great time!


Top bunk!


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