Junior State Convention

Puzzling over a Pace Bowl question -- I KNOW that, it's right on the tip of my tongue!!
Markie practicing for her expressive reading
Abby and Margaret Anne's instrumental duet. Thank the Lord, Abby's cast is now off, and her leg is healing fine!
The whole (or most of) the family (and friends, the Stevens). Everyone pitches in to help the younger ones succeed and polish their God-given talents.
Markie entered this photo still life in honor of her Great-grandfather Harris, my daddy, who was a veteran of major WWII campaigns as an 18-year-old.

The younger grandchildren (ages 8 to 12) had the enjoyable experience of participating in the S. FL Jr. State Convention of A.C.E. a couple of weeks ago, and what a good time we had! Of course, the preparation and practice is intense and time-consuming, but it is such a good experience for them.

They participate in such events as academic projects and quizzes, arts and crafts, races and field events, vocal and instrumental music, and platform and drama events. Abby, Markie, Benny, Margaret Anne, and their friend Andrew (not cousin Andrew) made up our little contingent, and they came home with many awards to remember their hard work by. It is always a sweet time, especially since the whole family tries to go to the 2-day event in support. What a blessing to be able to make family time a priority!