The Hulbert Family: Blue Ribbon at the Yolo County Fair

Thursday, August 18, 2011

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.