Okeechobee News........

Every year our somewhat small, rural, lake town puts on several fesivals. They run through most of the winter (because it's too hot in the summer) when all of the Northerners come to the Lake to escape the snow. Most of the festivals are the same (at least I think so) except for the so-called themes. We usually don't go 'cause there is nothing for kids to do but this past weekend we decided to go to the "Speckled Perch Festival" in the park (I just learned that the Speckled Perch is a fish).
This year, Okeechobee Christian Academy was asked to participate in the annual Chili Cook-off at this festival. Since Joshua had to be there we all went to hang out with Daddy. The kids found a few booths that had free games and prizes so they had fun and it turned out to be an eventful day. The school entered the chili contest at the last minute and had to compete with 12 total teams, but took home first prize for their chili! It was completely unexpected! It really isn't much but we are really proud of the school and the hard work the volunteers put into it.Joshua and Tom (a friend). Tom also entered the chili cook-off and they were goofing around.