Calm Before The Storm

This morning I am sitting in a hotel in Pennsylvania looking at my schedule and this time truly is the calm before the next storm.  March 30th we completed an amazing whirlwind year in the BEST program. On our final weekend out we 5th overall heifer with Cameron's crossbred "Rosa" and "Midge" aka Ali was Reserve Mainetainer.  The Haley & Oliva did great with their heifers Abby and Darcy were 3rd their highest placing of the year, we had 3rd, 4th and 5th overall novice showman one day and Grand and Reserve on Sunday, there were also some lessons learned that day.  Nonetheless, I am so proud of these kids, their level of commitment, their drive to support one another, and the friendships that they have built is more than I could ever teach them in the show ring. I won't lie, internally I got a little emotional inside as I watched them that Sunday, they have all got a long way in their learning and processing, but they have all taken their goals and blown them out of the water in most cases, many have made such huge strides that goals are important but we are celebrating positive steps.
As we go into our summer season we have Junior Nationals, County Fairs, State Fair, and lots of practice sessions!!  Before that storm hits, I want to say thank you to some very special people.  My parents, without them I wouldn't have the knowledge and abilities to teach the kids the things I have.  My other half, Tad Francis, your support, and all of your fitting and clipping skills would not have been able to be as successful or dedicated to the kids as I have.  Cameron, well you will always be my little brother, but it has been fun to watch you grow, watching you and Tad work as a team, and helping me out when he was gone.  Lauren, you came in later in the game, but have always offered entertainment, most at your expense but fun nonetheless. Katie, I know you didn't get to come to many shows but I am so proud of you and thankful to have had the opportunity to watch you grow into one of the most amazing people I know. My families, the returning Cluxton and Sears Families. My newbies the Pitstick, Quallen, and Woods Families all of your commitments to your kids and to the quality of their projects.  Thank you all.  So excited to add some lambs and families to my summer team, and we are so ready to rock the spring and summer shows.
There is still time to add your name to our line up.  Contact me today for more information about joining the team.