I had a blast at the convention in Indianapolis! I was also able to visit one of my best friends from High School while I was there, which made it extra awesome! I didn't take as many pictures this time as I usually do since I was busy socializing and judging :) Many of these picture were taken by others at the convention as well. Thanks guys!
We also set up a hashtag for convention this year! Check out #IBCConvention on Facebook and Twitter.
We also set up a hashtag for convention this year! Check out #IBCConvention on Facebook and Twitter.
Awwwww love this photo :) Martin is a new judge! He went through trial by fire with Rich and Phil!
Setting up
My flights were SO delayed that I didn't get in until quite late Thrusday night (however, it meant that I could skip all the executive and judging board meetings ;P shhhhh)
 Waking up SO early...3am to be exact >,< |  What it looks like when 1/3rd of your luggage is fish |
 Cannot BELIEVE that the entire stock shop all fit into that car! Kayla is a master packer! |  Unbagging all the shipped fish - a time honored tradition  Fish fish fish |
Meetings meetings meetings
Judging
Peter!
Peter and Martin...lol
Larissa and Josip carefully evaluating two BOVs
 I LOVE this pic of Phil judging :)  Being silly while judging :) |  Our newest judge! Yay Martin! Go CBS! |
 Consulting the standards |  Best judging group! |
Show fish!
  Gorgeous, gorgeous butterfly! |  Loved this PK. I wanted to take him home! |
This guy was all fins
 Copper female HM  Pouty face |  One of my red boys  Love how he is looking at his rival |
Josip's first place black traditional PK!
 One of my copper CTPK girls. Went home with Dan! |  Her cousin |
Two vibrant red boys
 Beautiful patter on this guy  Pectorals for days  Koi marble! |  Look at that beautiful turquoise  Nice bright yellow! |
Stunning blue white butterfly female
 BOS male! |  RBOS male! |
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Beautiful DT
 I loved the form on this guy |  Check out that caudal |
Interesting pattern on this female
New breeder BOS and RBOS duking it out
Beautiful pieces of artwork! Guess who got to come home with them :) Thank you so much Jennifer!
Hospitality Room
Hands-down the best part about convention are the people. And the best way to socialize is in the hospitality room!
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Dr. Lucas doing one of his beautiful drawings
Cheers! I like that only Jeff and I are looking at the camera
What happens when fish nerds drink? Bagging contests! My fastest was 27 seconds (although I wouldn't send any fish in that bag). I had much better ones at 32 seconds. Here I am going up against the legendary Jeff Hiller.
Awards Ceremony
 Wrestling again with Gerald like I did last year hahaha |  Yay! |
Tied for 7th overall with Lori!
Show Results
2nd Solid Traditional Form Male (out of 5)
2nd Traditional Form Female (out of 10)
1st Shortfin Crowntail Male (out of 1)
1st and 2nd Shortfin Crowntail Male (out of 5)
2nd Photography (out of 5)
2nd Purchased Doubletail and Crowntail Male (out of 2)
2nd Traditional Form Female (out of 10)
1st Shortfin Crowntail Male (out of 1)
1st and 2nd Shortfin Crowntail Male (out of 5)
2nd Photography (out of 5)
2nd Purchased Doubletail and Crowntail Male (out of 2)
The Midwest Betta Club pulled of a great convention! It takes a TON of work to be able to organize such a huge gathering, and it was so wonderful that so many people were able to come for this one. Cheers!!
 The crew! |  Thanks guys!! It was a great convention! |
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