We went from Watertown to Faulkton for a competitive cheer competition.  The girls didn't score as high as they had hoped but on to practice, one more competition and then state.  

Elizabeth's pet rabbit, Flame, left us a year and a half ago and ever since she has been looking for another Rhinelander.  On Friday morning she heard a whisper in the wind and her face lit up.  So we went and bought a couple bigger cages and wrote the check.  The people we purchased them form said she could show them on Saturday, so entries forms went in.  We had no idea that they were going to be winners. Liz won Best in Show for State Youth Show B and Reserve in Show for the Brookings Rsbbit Club Youth Show B.  Needless to say Liz was estatic!

Elizabeth also earned a 1st Place in the Royalty Contest for 24-25 and that would not have been possible without these two...Reada McConnaughy and Randy Woehl!  These two have answered late night Mini Lop questions, have helped reset our barn for success, answered many breeding questions, judge questions, and worked showmanship with Elizabeth even when she wasn't in the mood.  

Elizabeth had a great weekend earning two Best of Breeds with her purchased Woehl's Majestic WR106 and a home grown junior doe!   All of her rabbits represented her well.   She has some young ones coming up that will be great on the show table but too many to keep.  She will have some bunnies for sale in the next couple weeks.  When we returned home she had to say good-bye to some old timer rabbits. Mike went to the sell line this week, after 3 years of breeding winners.  While Woehl's WR143 will be taking his place. Liz was hoping to have a homegrown buck but her solids are all interesting colors this year and we are little nervous about color genetics if we stray to far from the beaten path.  

We have 10 feeders for sale in about 2 weeks. They are on feed and weigh about 25lb. Let us know if you are interested.  (605)830-5234 or (605)830-1176. 

The girls had a busy week with Homecoming Activities but we have made it through and rabbit shows are around the corner. 

Elizabeth has had a great fall being the Gregory Gorillas!  She is done with her home games and hoping for some playoff games!

Lydia has been improving with each meet and is hoping to run again next year!   She is looking forward to basketball season and has started her daily barn time!

The girls have been competing throughout the fall and are improving with each practice!  Lydia is anxiously waiting until she can join next year!

I was doing some more canning and made one last flower arrangement for the season. I have a juicer on the way for some tomato juice. 

Today we put on a different hat!  Lydia had her first cross country meet in our hometown of Gregory.  Even after running daily during the South Dakota State Fair it turned out to be quite a tough race.  She learned a lot and is ready for the next one.  

Mom made her day today getting the rabbit barn put back together and mapping the barns.