Hulb Happenings...

Paige is becoming more and more her own little self. She is so stinkin' cute and knows it. I love when Allie says "Paige, why are you so freaking cute?" It is so true! She loves to ham it up and knows when she is being funny. She is talking up a storm and loves to say "no". She doesn't say yes very often but her yes is "no, puleeese" then you know she is saying yes! Too fun. We love having her around!!

Mom, it's ok this dress is too big

Eating a plum...more "pulums" please

Pretending to be daddy in his tie

Big sister has been anxious to go back to school but we still have a week or so to go. We have a countdown chain and that helps a bit. Allison has been excited to have a "real" lemonade sale so we thought it would be perfect for her to set up shop during our yard sale. Our neighbor has been bugging us to have a yard sale so we agreed. It blows my mind what people buy and are looking for. Allie and Angelina made $40.00 and were very happy with all of their sales. They sold cupcakes that Grandma Ganne made, but that was pretty short lived because we had 18 cupcakes to sell and one family bought 10!! The girls had a blast.

Allie delivering lemonade to the neighbors

Hard at work...

Paige and our neighbor Will sharing a cupcake

Blue Ribbon at the Yolo County Fair

All year long Allie asks to go to the fair since we pass the fairgrounds everyday on the way to school. Last year we missed because we were in Oregon during the week of the fair, but this year we are making up for it! We have been the last two nights and I can almost bet it won't be our last trip! The main reason we wanted to go on opening night was because Allie entered a cactus garden in the fair and we wanted to see if she won a ribbon. Grandma Ganne figured out all of the details and helped Allie get the supplies for her garden. Allie planted all of the plants and decorated her garden herself. At one point Geoff said "I think this might be going from tasteful to tacky" while she was adding the finishing touches ;o) but the judges sure loved it! When we walked in the exhibit hall we didn't see her entry with the other cactus gardens and I was a bit worried, but that was because it was on a separate display with all of the other Blue Ribbon winners! Allie won "Most Outstanding Entry" and we were all very proud of her! I can see many more 4H projects and entries in our future.




Last night Grandma and Paka joined us and we rode a few rides, looked at the animals and had a great time watching all of the people. The fair sure brings out some interesting folks. Paige loved all of the animals and got to go on a few rides too.









Tonight we met Angelina and her grandparents, so that was fun for all of us. None of them have been to the fair and I think they enjoyed it! Paige loves "Leena" just as much as Allie does, so it was pretty cool to hang out with her at the fair! We rode on rides together and looked at the animals. The girls both went on a pony ride and had fun. Paige was not too excited at first but the did not want to get off when it was over. We also ran into one of Allie's preschool teachers, Mrs. VanSant, so that was very exciting for her! Allie said she loves the "Yellow County Fair"and wants to go back everyday. I think Geoff and I might be "faired out" but we have had a lot of fun the last two nights.

Geoff caught me in the act...he says I am a terrible parent for texting on the ride...oops!

We all decided we are glad we are not pigs.....or flies now that I look at the picture...yuck!

A perfect way to end the night

Grandma Rosie

A year ago this month, Grandma Rosie went to heaven. She fought a good fight in her battle with lung cancer. I think of her everyday and still sometimes pick up the phone to call her and tell her about the girls and what is going on. We talk about her often so Allie doesn't forget her, and so Paige will know about her. Paige was just 3 months when she passed away but she got to meet Paige and loved holding her. We were at Nordstrom Cafe the other day, (one of Grandma's favorite places) and Allie said "I want some of the bread like Grandma Rosie likes" so we ordered it and when we were eating Allie said, "Does Grandma Rosie eat crustini bread in heaven?" I just wish we had a few more days with her. She was the most patient, gentle and kind person. We all love her and miss her very much. Hugs to all the fam on this day and someday we will meet again Grandma Rosie!! Paige loves to look at pictures and say "oh" and hug or kiss them and this is one of her favorites of Grandma Rosie and Allie.

Sacramento Zoo

Last week we went to the Sacramento Zoo with Grandma, Paka and Kainoa. The kids had a great time! We have not been to the zoo for a long time and it was fun to see all of the animals and for Paige to see them too. I think we went when she was a tiny baby but now she was able to run around and see the animals like the "big" kids! We even got to see a porcupine being examined at the Vet Hospital. We have walked by the empty windows many of times, but they were actually doing a procedure so it was pretty cool.

We watched a little show and the kids got to touch the animals after the show. Allie and Paige were not into the snakes and lizards, but Kainoa was brave and touched the snake!

There is a new beautiful Giraffe habitat and Kainoa and Allie got to feed the giraffes.

While they were feeding the giraffes Paige and Grandma Ganne checked out the huge tortise! I think all 3 kids could have rode him!

See Grandma...do you see the huge tortise???

Mr. Tiger was sleeping in the huge window and then he woke up and was eye to eye with the kids.

We got to ride the train and the Merry-go-round too. The whole time on the train ride Paige said "choo-choo". We had a great day at the zoo and can't wait to take our next trip!