3rd Place:Yavapai County Art Fair

When I first had a little girl, I guess I always figured she'd grow up to be interested in the same stuff I am, and have talents in the same areas. However, as Abby grows I am realizing that idea was a little off, but I'm okay with that.

For example, I am horrible at art. Always have been, always will be. I was always disappointed in grade school when my projects came home with an S- on them. To this day, I cant draw much more than a stick figure. My talents were more physical in nature.

Abby however loves art. She begs me literally every day to do some sort of art project. Painting, scuplting, coloring, glueing, you name it. That is where her passion lies. As for her physical talents.....things may change....but for now, there is a lot of room for improvement. :)

A few weeks ago I got a call from Abby's principal explaining Abby had won 3rd place in the Yavapai County Art Fair and that they were going to honor her at their school assembly. He said that there were 3000 entries, so this was pretty cool.

At the assembly they gave her an award in front of the entire school, along with movie tickets for the family, and a t-shirt with her drawing on the front. The theme was "From Farm to Table." She drew a picture of a farmer working in the field with his house in the background. The front door was open, and inside lay a set dinner table with food on it. Pretty ingenious if you ask me.

Well, anyway. Abby and I may have differences in interests, but I cannot say I am not proud of her. I have begun framing some her best pieces to put in the hall on the way to the kids rooms. Maybe some day they'll be worth something. :)