August

Well August was a very busy month. We had the pig fair, in which the kids did very well!, school starting, Alyssa's Birthday, and so much more! To start the month off, the Fremont County Fair. We raised the pigs up from almost babies to over 250 lbs. pigs!! Each day, the kids have to do something different with the pigs in front of a judge. The first day the kids had to show both themselves and the pig off. Alyssa and Mitch, since it was their first year, got put in a whole different section of judging. It was quite funny though because was Alyssa not only in with a handful of 9-10 yr. olds, but almost the entire group was made up of kids from Chester! They got along quite well. :) Alyssa also got Grand Champion out of the 1st year group. She didn't know whether to be happy or feel like a cheater since she was the oldest one there by far. She's quite happy of what she got now. The last day was the auction. Mitch and Alyssa were dreading this day. They didn't want to see their pigs go. :'( But, once they saw the amount of money they got, everything changed! Mitch got $812 and Alyssa got $887 off a stinkin' pig! Come on!! Can you guess what they're doing next year? Alyssa's ready for it already. They both had a blast.

Alyssa (front tall one) and Mitch (right corner) showing their pig. 1st years.

Mitch and "Bosshog"

Alyssa (front and center) Mitch (right behind her)
Alyssa and "Queen Latifah"

Alyssa also had her 14th birthday! She's getting old. She didn't really do anything special but drive home from Utah. The day before her birthday was the party. Basically everyone from the Williams' side was over. Tammy was even up! Candace and her family were not though. She missed ya. In addition to turning 14, Alyssa completed her Personal Progress for Young Womens. Most girls put it off and get it when or after they graduate. Some don't get it at all. But, she did all 8 values in 2 years! She was dedicated. Her leaders were all surprised and proud.

Alyssa's Young Women Medallion. It is silver the camera just made the colors off and blurry. Sorry :(

Then, everyone's lazy days were over. School started. Alyssa started 9th grade. She is now a freshman in high school! Alyssa was SCARED-TO-DEATH! She absolutely did not want to go. But, she's starting to feel comfortable now. Mitch started 5th grade. He's liking it. His teacher was the same one Alyssa had. Hopefully she's setting a good reputation for her brother down the road. Lexi is still going to the babysitter. She really likes her. Lexi could not wait to see her little boy, Jackson who is her age, and play. Mom is still working for the Kindergarten as an aid. She really enjoys it and has fun. (We'll get school pictures posted when we get them back from the school).

Well, that's August in a nut shell.