FFA Sweetheart Contest

Bubba came home from AG class one day and said "TJ signed me up for the Sweetheart contest!", she was not to sure about this idea but grabbed some graph paper and a ruler and designed this adorable cake.  She is amazing!

We searched for modest, affordable dresses and finally found one in Grandma Sherie's basement!  Thanks to Aunt Jamie for donating it to us, it fit her perfectly and isn't she gorgeous?

Ok so the shower curtain is not a great backdrop but our Bubba makes it look good, this dress was for the last phase of the competition; the interview question and cake auction.  I will post pictures from the 'field' competition when I relocate them.

Her brothers were thrilled with how she looked and with getting to keep the extra cowboys and indians from the decorating supplies!

Moira (Bubba) and Melissa, wonderful girls!

Most of the sweethearts.

Jake Udy was Bubba's escort and as such was in charge of carrying the cake for the auction.

Josie and Jill Clark bought her cake for $65.00, gotta love that!

Josie said the frosting was yummy!

That very night one of the does (don't remember who) had kids.

This is where a real FFA sweetheart wants to be, in the pens with the little ones.

I was very impressed that our girl jumped in and fully participated in the contest.  She is so shy and reserved so much of the time and it can be hard to put yourself out in front of so many other students like that.  FFA has been a good experience for her and I am excited for her brothers to follow along.  We have one more year before Liam can join up, this is the first time in 6 years that we won't have an active FFAer in the house.  Who knows maybe Bubba will jump in with collegiate FFA, could be another good ride.  I will soon post her 18th birthday pictures and seminary graduation...we did not take pictures at her 'graduation' party but it was a good time with good food and great friends!