Pioneer Day

The 24th of July is Fairview's big event of the year. There's a parade, which Blaine and I help co-organize and execute with another couple here who are our very good friends (holla, Shauna!). There's a demolition derby at night. And about an hour after the parade, there's the Fairview Idol competition.

Emma has entered every year since it began, prepared, hoped, had fun, but never won. Libby entered last year as well, and had fun giving it her best shot.

This year, Libby won first place in her age division, 0-12 year olds. :) Prize: $100!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRW2WJRSQk0

And we all joined in with Emma and did a group piece for the Ensemble category, which we also won. ($300, woot!) Christian said that winning felt like he'd taken the Felix Felicis potion—like he would succeed at everything he did yesterday. Aw! And Emma was so excited.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVocGnWqq2o

My sister Joan and her family came down here and made the whole day possible by saving chairs in the pavilion, standing on the parade sidelines with the kids while Blaine and I were off being official, and many other tasks. One of the best Pioneer Days ever. :)