The Float

One of the biggest responsibilities of the fair is building a float for the Washington County Parade. Since I didn't know the first thing about building a float, I was thankful another family in the Royalty had done one before.  Katie came up with the idea to have the Royalty swinging.  Since the theme of the fair was "Let Freedom Ring" it made sense to have the girls "swinging on a star."  Thank goodness we had a dad that was willing to do all the figuring and welding and building to make the float strong and secure.

As a side note this float would also be used in Hurricane's Peach Days Parade.  And we also needed a float for La Verkin's Winterfest Electric Light Parade. Because I am cheap on money and time, I thought we could convert our patriotic star float to a Christmas star float for the Winterfest.  This saved so much time and money.

Because we had to take the float 25 miles away for the Washington County Parade, the main part was built in La Verkin, but all the wrapping and stapling and decorating had to be done down in St. George.  During the fair week, we met after our responsibilities to work on the float.

I love this collage because it shows all the different things going on that day.  There was a lot of work being done and even time for a pizza break.  We were grateful that Justin was back to help us and that Grandma did such a great job designing Brooklyn's star.  We loved being calmed by the playing of the violin.  I also loved that Taffi got under the float to staple the fringe on.  I joked that she reminded me of the Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz after the house landed on her!   This float was a lot of work, but we were so proud of it.

 During this time Justin was looking for a car to buy.  He took Grandma with him to test drive a car.  We were all surprised when they drove up in this big mafia car with Grandma's head in the back window.  Hahaha!

The next morning we met early to ride in the parade.  The girls looked so beautiful.  We were excited to win second place.  The second place prize was $100.  This money went back into the Royalty fund.  One less fundraiser we have to do!

Each of the girls added originality to their swing by decorating the star with their name and position in the Royalty.

After the parade it was time for the Princess Showcase.  This is where all the royalties from the cities in  Washington County get together to perform.  Brooklyn performed her "Firework" song.  It was met with rave reviews!  Doing sign language to a song is not a common "talent" and the song is so upbeat, that everyone always seems to get involved in her performances.

 Brooklyn became good friends with Kelby Tyler, Miss Washington County.  They enjoyed talking and serving together.

One of the things Brooklyn loves at the County Fair is the Texas Twister.  She was so excited to get one!

We spent some time wandering around the fair.  Brooklyn said goodbye to some of the ladies she had come to know, June Jeffrey and Pam Gubler.

And then she said goodbye to her week at the fair.  We were very involved and learned that there is a lot of work that goes into putting on a county fair.  We were happy to be a part of it.