Care Packages for USS STENNIS

So, the Morton's took all the donated Care Package Items home to sort out over the weekend.  There was a LOT of stuff!  We couldn't believe the generosity of some - SIXTEEN manicure kits in one bag, and MORE! 

Everyone was super generous - THANKS A LOT TO EVERYONE.

To learn more about the USS John C Stennis - visit their website:  http://www.cvn74.navy.mil/about.html 

Meanwhile, Ingrid still needed to write her sailor a letter. 

So, while everyone else started to sort and pack bags, she sat down to write.

Grace had a LITTLE trouble with one bag of Peppermint Patties.  

Meanwhile - David was doling out Jolly Ranchers!

When we were all done - there were 16 (Plus one for Lauren on another ship - I'm not sure which one) all ready to pack into boxes and ship off early Monday!  Each had a letter - lots of goodies, a magazine or two, and a note from Mrs. Morton.   

ENJOY - and HAPPY HOLIDAYS to our special sailors

on the USS STENNIS (plus one!) - and the rest of the crew too!

We are genuinely grateful for your service to the United States.

Be safe - and know we'll be keeping our ears peeled for news of you

as you go around the world serving as you go.

Sincerely,

all of Thrills & Skills (parents & kids)



Thrills and Skills hosted a Winter Fair on December 6th.   This is an opportunity for new 4H'ers to have some of their items judged in a simple - super friendly atmosphere, for different clubs to socialize and share with each other, and to begin to celebrate the Holiday Season. 

(Thanks for the extra pictures Mr. Fountain!)

We had a craft project going on making ornaments on styrofoam balls with recycled holiday fabric.  (Thanks for the great craft idea Mrs. Fountain!)

There were also cookies to decorate - as Nessa so clearly enjoyed.......

 and more importantly - cookies to EAT!  Our mascot, Beibhinn - seems to think this is a SUPER IDEA - along with Maggie and the LoPorto guys!

 Yup - smiles all around!

 Grace and two of our guests are working on SURVIVOR BRACELETS.  How appropriate that the US Flag got into this picture.  We are collecting items and sending 16 sailors on the USS Stennis (an aircraft carrier) Holiday Cheer Packages.  We made each of them a survivor bracelet too.....

 Here Kathleen judges a project that Maeve made - a wreath made from recycled coffee bags. COOL -

 Madison - Mel - Ingrid and Liz enjoyed an evening of socializing - and a bit of judging. THey are all TEEN AMBASSADORS at the County Level.  Nice job girls.

 Here is a really neat YULE LOG brought in to be judged. 

We worked on the VET Pillows a second time in November. 

Ingrid and Eliza did great - finishing several pillows. 

Kathleen , seated, (aka KITTY) did equally well - and learned about ripping in addition to sewing!  

When we were done that night - all of the pillow tops were completed.  Now we just need to assemble and stuff the pillows before Christmas.