Show me the money!!!

I had the chance to sing at the Bannock County Fair,"Talent Idol" competition on Thursday night. There were 40 contestants, and the top 15 made it to the finals on Friday night. I made the top 15, and went onto the finals, and took 2nd place. I won this lovely trophee and $200. I had so much fun. I sang Sara Bareilles "Love Song". Sorry Mel, I didn't tape it, but here's a few pictures of me and my winnings.

It was SUPER windy on Friday night. I've never had to sing with so much hair in my mouth in my whole life! Here's the trophee....

And here is the MULAH!! (Every time I look at my face in this picture, I can't help but think that I look just like my cousin Felicia in it! Does anyone else see it?)

Both James and I couldn't believe how many people came to support me, BOTH nights. I had about 5 different friends AND their families come to watch me, and it meant SO much! Without having family around, they have become second families to me, and I appreciate them all more than they know. Thanks again guys for coming! Hopefully you enjoyed the show!

My kids have been earning "marbles" lately (thanks for the idea Kristin!), and everytime they fill their cup (usually ends up being once a week or so) they earn a special prize. Sometimes it's ice-cream, sometimes we go somewhere fun, sometimes it's a toy, sometimes a treat, etc. We let them pick their own prize, and then they earn their marbles by good behavior and such. This week Kenzie earned a couple of dress-up items from the dollar store, and she LOVED them! Doesn't she look like she should be in a pageant? Gotta love the heels!

Carson earned a package of little dinasaurs. The smaller the animal/dinasaur, the better for this kid.

The marbles have been great for us, since I can reward them for good behavior AND I can take away marbles when they are bad. It's a great idea, for anyone who wants to try it!