4-H Fair Week

"I pledge my head to clearer thinking,
my heart to greater loyalty,
my hands to larger service, and
my health to better living,
for my club, my community, my country and my world."
  ~~4-H Pledge

"To Make the Best Better"
  ~~4-H Motto

"Learn by Doing"
  ~~4-H Slogan

"I believe in 4-H Club work for the opportunity it will give me to become a useful citizen.
I believe in the training of my HEAD for the power it will give me to think, plan and to reason. 
I believe in the training of my HEART for the nobleness it will give me to be kind, sympathetic and true. 
I believe in the training of my HANDS for the ability it will give me to be helpful, skillful, and useful. 
I believe in the training of my HEALTH for the strength it will give me to enjoy life, to resist disease,
and to work efficiently. 
I believe in my country, my state, and my community and in my responsibility for their development. In all these things.
I believe, and am willing to dedicate my efforts to their fulfillment."
  ~~4-H Creed

I remember 4-H Week when our kids were younger.
It was always a good time with lots of wonderful memories.
The best part about this year's fair is the much, much cooler temperatures.
Tonight it was hoodies and jeans and no worry about the animals in the heat.
~Nancy ~ 196/365