New Deck

Dinner was hot dogs and s'mores from the fire pit. The kids ate on the new deck that was just built:

It's been overcast but decently warm at the beach. We had gone to Jack's to rent a movie for the evening show, but Redbox is GONE! So sad. Yet another tradition for these kids that has evaporated.

Clam Chowder

This was our one and only beach trip this summer, due to a packed vacation schedule. As soon as we arrived at the beach cabin and unpacked, we made a beeline to Oysterville Sea Farms to have a bowl of clam chowder (since they are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday).

We had initially bought two bowls, one each for Mom and Dad, but the kids were "tasting" so much of ours, that we had to buy another bowl.

Grand Champion

Bridget and Handsome entered 7 classes at the Clark County 4-H Horse Show on Wednesday, and came away with 7 Grand Champion blue ribbons!

Lots of family and friends came to watch her:

She won Showmanship, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunt Seat Disciplined Rail, Western Equitation, Western Disciplined Rail, Bareback Equitation and Trail, and she'll go to the Washington State Fair in Puyallup in September to compete in all of theae classes.

She'll be joined by her Royal Riders teammates, as well:

Staying Busy

The Nintendo Switch ran out of battery, so Tor had to keep himself occupied at Bridget's 4-H Horse Show in other ways, including going through the kid jumping course:

Once again, he scored the free ride pass and went on several rides with Rowen, a third grader who is learning horse riding from Aunt Dany:

Royal Riders

After the Open Horse Show, Bridget spent the next couple hours helping her Royal Riders teammates (and parents) setup their horse stalls. It was one of the best looking 4-H stalls in the barn!

The horse barn is open to all Fair visitors to come see the horses and visit with the 4-H riders.

Clark County Fair - Day 2

Sunday was the English saddle for the Open Horse Show at the Clark County Fair. Papa Ken and Bev, and Grannie and Papa Bob, showed up to watch:

It was very hot in the arena, so Bridget got to take off her jacket while riding. She did very well again, earning 3 blues and 2 reds:

At the end of the day, she had won the 11-13 High Point, receiving a trophy and ribbon.

Clark County Fair - Day 1

Now that Bridget is a member of the 4-H group Royal Riders, she is spending about a week and a half at the Clark County Fair. She spent Thursday doing Groom Squad, and Friday doing Horse Judging, and then participated in the Open Horse Show on Saturday. Kenny and Rory came to watch:

Bridget did very well in the Western saddle winning 5 blue ribbons:

Jillian and Tor were there, too, and Tor was thrilled to borrow someone's ride pass and go on a bunch of carnival rides. He also checked out some of the Fair displays: