2013 Ohio State Fair

Emmy had a HUGE week at the Ohio State Fair. We arrived on Sunday, July 28-- right in time for the REO Speedwagon and STYX concert, and Emmy competed at the dog show on Monday and Tuesday, July 29 and 30. We drove home on Tuesday night, and she got right back up and competed in Party Planner on Wednesday, July 31. Although she didn't place at the time, we figured out through the online scores later that she was literally the next person in line to get an Outstanding of the Day, if they had placed one further. Next year, Emmy will work a tad bit harder on memorizing the My Plate website :) She scored perfect scores on her portfolio and interview, just missing two questions about My Plate. Next year...

On Thursday, August 1, we drove BACK up to the Ohio State Fair for one more day at the dog show. Emmy and Coco competed in Pet Pals and one more time in Rally. Once again, Emmy did awesome on her presentation and interview, but Coco was just a wreak. They were collapsing the rings, and the crashing sounds drove Coco into a panic. Emmy ended up with a Silver medal in Pet Pals and nothing in rally.

As soon as she picked up her silver medal, we dashed into the car and got back just in time for the last hour of soccer try-outs. Wow... Emmy's poor head was just filled to the brim with facts about dogs and food, and she had to dramatically shift gears and remember how to kick a soccer ball... and start to think about getting ready for the Athens County Fair...