Split Weekend, Clay County Fair

While Brad, Luke and I were at the Cyclones game, these pictures came across via text.......Missed having Ethan with us and felt bad we didn't get to see him show. 

Ethan's buddy Colin found him. He was excited.

Cleaning the pigs

 In the ring with grandpa

 Grand Champion right off the bat!

 The Else kids were there and Ethan had a great time with Emerson and Brayden. Brayden showed that day as well and I was told he was so great to Ethan throughout the day.

 Ethan learning from Brayden. 

 On Sunday we headed back down to Spencer to pick up Ethan. There was one more chance Ethan would show one of the pigs. Luke had a great time in his new (hand-me down) boots and what he thought  was "showing pigs" or just hanging with pigs in the barn!

 Beau was there to play too. 

 Luke had no fear of getting right in. 

 A little struggle sharing the water spray can....

 3 buddies in a pen

 Ethan and Luke sweeping the aisles.

 Cleaning off the pigs before showing. 

 Grandpa has a new showman...

 Another great year of hog showing at the Clay County Fair for Ethan and grandpa! Grand Champion and Grand Champion Pen of 3! Ethan has a new trophy to add to his (grandpa's) collection!