Derek和Bethany西蒙在2004年8月的哈特福德农业展览会上因共同热爱动物展示而相识相恋，并于2006年2月结婚[1]。如今，这对夫妇的两个孩子——17岁的Weston和15岁的Libby——也继承了这项家庭传统，从7-8岁起就开始在展览会上展示牛、猪和羊[1]。本周的展览会上，两个孩子分别展示的小牛获得蓝丝带奖，其中Weston的小牛Jolene重466磅，排名第三；Libby的小牛Murphy重547磅，排名第四[1]。
Libby的羊类展品也取得佳绩，她的羊Billy赢得其班级冠军并在总排名中位列第五，另一只羊Bob排名其班级第二[1]。Murphy出生时约120磅，曾需要家人和兽医协助接生[1]。Derek目前在Ohio CAT公司工作，Bethany是CVS/Aetna的护士，Libby担任Big Brothers Big Sisters的导师[1]。身高6英尺5英寸的Weston参加足球、篮球和棒球队[1]。
The Simon family has woven animal exhibition into the fabric of their lives at the Hartford Fair in northwestern Licking County, Ohio. Derek and Bethany Simon first met at the fair in August 2004 and married in February 2006, drawn together by their shared passion for livestock showing [1]. Today, their two children—Weston, 17, and Libby, 15—continue the legacy, having begun exhibiting animals themselves at ages seven and eight [1].
This week's fair showcased the family's dedication with multiple ribbon-winning entries. Weston's heifer Jolene, weighing 466 pounds, earned a blue ribbon placing third in her class, while Libby's heifer Murphy, at 547 pounds, took fourth place [1]. Murphy's arrival required particular care; born weighing approximately 120 pounds, the calf needed assistance from family members and a veterinarian during delivery [1]. Libby also exhibited sheep, with her lamb Billy winning his class championship and placing fifth overall, and another sheep named Bob finishing second in its class [1].
Beyond the fair, the Simon children balance their agricultural pursuits with other commitments. Weston, standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, participates in football, basketball, and baseball [1]. Libby serves as a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters [1]. Their parents contribute to the community as well: Derek works for Ohio CAT, while Bethany is a nurse at CVS/Aetna [1].