Author: laurie

Grandma Susie came along on our blueberry picking outing. We found  new place called Starkey Farms up in New Port Richey. It wasn’t too far away. The place was HUGE. They had acres and acres of plants! We were all shocked it was tucked in the back of a neighborhood! The blueberries were gigantic and yummy. We picked and picked! Some were bigger than my eye! What a fun experience. I learned I liked blueberries but only a handful a day!

This weekend was the 4-H County events. I worked really hard on my demonstration “Florida Friendly Butterfly Gardens and Lepidoptera Collecting”. I dressed really handsomely. I got a blue ribbon and advanced to District events in May. I am hoping to do well at Districts and maybe get a scholarship to camp this summer. When we got home we started out Easter Weekend celebrations. We had a Harry Potter themed weekend and watched all the movies and snacked on movie themed snacks! We also got new pocket knives and supplies for whittling.

We went up to High Springs to camp at Oleno State Park again. The weather was a bit chilly the first day but warmed up nicely. We had a great time at the campground identifying trees, plants and critters to study for the forest ecology contest. They have a really nice nature center. It is small but there are so many amazing treasures inside!

On Saturday we had the final state archery tournament of the year. I really enjoy this one since we get to shoot 3D again! I shot fairly well but not well enough for 1st place. I did however end up in second so I was still very happy. We celebrated our friend’s, Maleah, birthday with cake and song. What a bunch of amazingly wonderful goofy kids!

We went out to Play City to Fancy Farms for a 4-H Fundraiser and volunteer service. We picked over 100 quarts of berries for the food banks. We also picked 20 for us to bring home and make jelly with!  So many strawberries! What a fun service project!

We enjoyed a trip to Fossil Fest at the state fairgrounds this weekend. Dad drove down to Venice to help Grandma and Grandpa with something. I shopped very carefully. I looked for the best deals and bargains on things that I wanted. I was a very wise shopper. B and I did the fossil pit a few times. I got lots of new fossils from the pit!

The time changed this weekend. I am NOT having it! When B does his weight training class I usually bring games to play with my friend. He wasn’t there this week so I just played Jenga by myself and built all sorts of gravity defying towers. Being silly with Dad. I am getting a bit big for piggyback rides!