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Just For the Joy of It

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I have shared before about my son’s show pigs that we purchased in the fall.  This project consists of purchasing a show pig, feeding and caring for it, recording the expenses that the project incurs and concludes with a livestock show and sale.  Two of our sons showed pigs this year and it was the first time for our youngest (in the green jacket).  It was a great experience for the boys and as a mama watching the hard work pay off, it brought me a lot of joy!
Here are a few shots of the week:
Hanging out at the fair in the hog barn:
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The girls getting washed and ready for the show:
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This girl didn’t like her bath:
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All Clean:
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Show Time:
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My middle son:
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Then at the sale:
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Life is never dull and with sons, there are always opportunities to find joy in daily life!
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  1. JenApril 15, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    These pictures remind me of our last year's county fair. We are so looking forward to this year's fair in the summer.
    I agree that there's never a dull moment when you have children in your home. I am enjoying mine. :)

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  2. Money Saving Maine-iacApril 15, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Your camera takes great photos! We're just getting into 4-H now. I think we'll be showing smaller livestock! They look big and muscle-y! (is that even a word?)

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  3. SamanthaApril 15, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Great pics, looks like they had so much fun and a great learning experience !

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  4. JamieApril 15, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Didn't your mama-heart just burst with pride?!

    What a great thing to support your boys in. Those pigs look pretty fun, too (as well as a lot of hard work).

    If my hubby was lookin' over my shoulder right now, he would be drooling. He's trying to convince me that we should raise pigs in the future. I remain unconvinced.

    Good job Joyful Family!

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  5. JamieApril 15, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Oh, and two more things:

    Your little guy looks so intense and professional. What a cutie-pie! Do you believe in arranged marriages? (ha, ha!)

    I'm following you now. Finally!

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  6. The Gaertegang HomesteadApril 15, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    We ar suppose to get out 4-H pigs sometime in the next couple weeks...This will be our 1st year in 4-H with our kids. Hubby & I were both 10 year members. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. JenniferApril 15, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    This is something I am totally unfamiliar with...but I think it is great that the whole family enjoys doing this together! So did you sell all the pigs? What will you show next year:)

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  8. Lee-AnnApril 16, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Wow that is really cool! What a great learning experience for your boys. Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday & sharing the JOY! :)

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  9. SophieMaeApril 16, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    I didn't know you lived over there! My favourite granfather was born in Live Oak. If you ever see someone wandering through a cemetery over there, it might just be me. 8-}

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