Jaw-dropping Excitement

Today was the first of two days in our annual trek to the fair. Today is the day we wade through the crowds to find out if we won anything for our entries. The excitement is really palpable as we get closer to the fair. All of us are eager to get there, but none is willing to let it show too much. After all, that would be childish of us, right? Of course it would. Two of us are adults and should never sprint through the crowds, knocking over old women and strollers just to see if we placed, right?? Of course, right!

So with strongly controlled emotions, we casually hurry over to the Educational Buildings, with a few stops before to make sure no one notices our eager determination. Once there, we begin to peruse the cabinets without making too much of a scene, each one looking for his or her entries. So without further ado, here is a listing of the entries...

Steve--Squash 4th place

Mikayla--Blueberry bread--3rd place
Brownies--2nd place
Divinity--Honorable Mention (What??? For the sticky blob of goo?? Surprise!!!)

Wesley failed to place this year, but he will try again for 2010.

For my entries--Sesame brittle--1st place
Apricot jam--1st place
Sweet Potato Pound Cake--Honorable Mention
Jamaican Banana Bread--3rd place
Serranos--10th place
Cowhorn peppers--4th place

Kellie--Scrapbook pages--2nd and 4th places
Blueberry muffins--Honorable Mention
Apple preserves--3rd place
Spicy plum butter--3rd place
Cran-strawberry jam--2nd place
Apple conserve--1st place and also...

BEST IN SHOW!!!!!!!

Our reaction? Eyes wide opened and jaws dropped!

Kellie, the person who really only uses the kitchen as a go-through to the den, actually won Best in Show for some culinary application! I knew she could do it. After all these years of poking and prodding, she wins the big prize and actually admitted that she enjoyed it.

Never have I been so proud!!

2009 is Kellie's year! Let's all stand and cheer!!!