ULTIMATE DECADES CHALLENGE -1309 - FRI - ISABELLE'S NEEDLEWORK - WEEK 6 - DAY 41 - UPDATED DEC 7

William woke up and yawned. That is all he had been doing lately. Having to tend to three children and the farm chores was taking its toll on him. But he wouldn't trade this life for anything.

Meanwhile, Francesca had gone out to the chicken coop, and noticed that an egg was ready to hatch!

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She put it in her hands, and almost immediately...

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...the egg cracked and there was a new chick! She named it nugget.

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Afterwards, Francesca took her horse for a ride.

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Later that day, it was the Finchwick Garden Fair, and William and Francesca were planning to attend. Rahmi Watson was coming over to look after the children.

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It was a beautiful day and they were the first ones to arrive.

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William submitted a rose for the plant competition, and Francesca submitted a green pea plant.

Francesca: "William, that rose is beautiful."

William: "Do you remember the rose that you gave me?"

Francesca: "Yes..."

William: "Well, I planted it and it grew into a rose bush. I have been fertilizing it and caring for it every single day. I am hoping that it will at least place..."

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And Isabelle is submitting for the garden competition as well. But what the heck is she wearing? None of the outfits I created for her.

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There were three entries for the garden plant competition...

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...and 2 pie entries. William and Francesca went over and looked at the competitor's entries.

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Lavina Chopra came over and judged all the entries. William and Francesca met some of the other competitors and shared some good stories with them.

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And the verdict is in. And William placed first for his rose plant submission! Congrats William!

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Although Francesca didn't place, she did get a competitor ribbon and some fine prizes.

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Afterwards, they were quite hungry, and they headed over to a small picnic area near the fair. William saw that someone had started making some "3 sisters chili" but hadn't finished. So, he resumed the chili and it was rather good.

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Francesca had gone over to harvest a shrub she saw blooming and met Agatha Crumplebottom who had just finished tending her garden shop. They chatted a bit, and Francesca told Agatha about her children.

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Agatha smiled, "Now, Francesca...you know, when those children of yours are of marrying age, you come and see me, and I will be sure to match them up with someone special..."

Francesca nodded and said she would.

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Francesca and William decided to do some fishing before they headed home.

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When William and Francesca arrived home, Francesca kissed William on the cheek and congratulated him for winning 1st place at the fair.

William; "It's been my dream, Francesca, to win at the Fair. And I'm so happy I met you and you told me about the rabbits and the birds helping in the garden. I am sure that Thumper, my bunny friend, helped in getting that rose to the nice condition it was in. So, I really owe it all to you, my love..."

Francesca: "Do you? Well, I know a way that you can thank me..." she said and gave him a mischievous look.

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And laughing together, they headed into the house.

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