4H Archives - Kathryn Whitaker

Spring Breaking was Fabulous

“Hey Dad, when do you get out for spring break?” The kids ask this EVERY YEAR and EVERY YEAR we both crack up. Thankfully, Scott was able to take a couple of days off and they were our two prettiest days of the week. Sweet! We were so grateful that our annual trek to the…

Just Call Her Speaker of the House

Every two years, Texas 4-H spreads the good news of Agrilife extension and the 4-H program at “Texas 4-H Day at the Capitol.” Because the Texas legislature is only in session every two years, it’s a big deal for all our 4-Hers! Way back in the day, I served as a legislative page. So, when…

Our Week in the Holyland

It’s true. We really went. Any Aggie Catholic you talk to will almost always refer to Aggieland as the Holyland. Brilliant, isn’t it? Texas 4-H hosts its week-long state competition at Texas A&M every June and about 4,000 teenagers descend upon campus. It’s a beautiful sight. Loud, but awesome. For many of the competitions you…

It’s Not Busy, It’s Summer

I was chatting with a friend a few days ago and I caught myself saying the same thing over and over… “Yeah, it’s been a good week. Busy, but good.” And I stopped myself. Everyone’s life is busy. I want ours to be more than that. I want it to be fun and adventurous and…

Finally Thawing Out & a Dose of Perspective

So…yeah. I’ve been a little MIA the last few days because of a combination of things. But, mostly because our heater went out on Friday afternoon. You know, just in time for Central Texas’ coldest snap all season. Don’t you Midwesterners laugh – 35, rain and fierce winds is cold here. I’m a Texas girl…