Wanted to let everyone know
that we are still here…
Life has been pretty crazy
these past few weeks. I have to college students living with me (husband and
daughter). Phillip is taking on-line course through Wilmington University and
he is working on his Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science with a minor in
Political Science. Jessica was accepted into the Early College High School via
Delaware State University. Jessica is taking 7 college credits this semester along
with high school classes. Jessica just started in the 9th grade, as
you can imagine WE have a lot going on.
With the crazy weather this summer
we took a break from showing rabbits and cavies. One minute the temperature outside
is 95 degrees with a heat indexing of 103, other days its 80 degrees with a
nice breeze. As I am writing this quick update it is currently 73 degrees outside
with a beautiful breeze. Thank goodness fall is on its way!
Jessica’s big project this
summer was to complete the applications for the ARBA Youth Contest. Jessica
will be competing in Texas this year in the following competitions:
Achievement, Management, and Royalty as well as Breed I.D. and Judging.
I have had the pleasure of judging
local 4-H/FFA rabbit and cavy shows this summer in MD, NJ, WV, and PA.
We have added a few Mini Lops
and Himalayan rabbits to the rabbitry. We have had quite a few cavy pups born
this summer with hopes of our “big” winner in the bunch. We have dispersed our
Show Quality Abyssinia Herd to various local 4-Hers in the area, with the hopes
of giving them a great start.
Jessica’s main focus from now
on will be her Harlequins that will do well at Convention and Harlequin Nationals
each year, with a few small shows in-between. With her rigorous school schedule, Jessica’s
day starts at 7 am and she walks up the drive way at 6 pm each night. Talk
about a long day.
Jessica will still be showing
angoras sprawling as well as her Teddies (Guinea Pigs).
