Yes, that is us. Springfield was kind of a blur for us, we had a really good show and were so busy I don't remember much, but had a great time.
No we didn't end up buying any breeding heifers, always a big decision but we are showing a couple that we raised this year, it's hard to spend a lot on an 8 year old. We are getting ready to flush the Dr.Who we bought from them last year, we just love that heifer and she has made a really nice cow. We had planned on taking her as a cow calf pair to Jr. Nationals, but decided we really didn't want to work that hard so she went to pasture instead.
You are correct, Jr. Nationals are very expensive, but we have such a great time we kind of make it our vacation for the year. Plan ahead for next year, from what I understand Shorthorn, Maine and I think Chi Jr. Nationals are all going to be in Kansas City. That will be a nice one really close to home.