2nd Grader

Allison had an amazing kinder year at WC and a pretty good 1st grade year, but this year we thought it was time to move over to public school. We have visited Allie's new school many times and I really like it. We would have started there in Kinder if it was half day, but are so glad we ended up WC for Kinder where Allison's educational foundation was built by Mrs. Crouch. Now fast forward to 2nd grade and our sweet girl will be at a little public school out in the country! Her good friend A is also starting at the same school this year. Allie knows lots of kiddos from sports teams, pre-school and acting classes, so she is excited for this new adventure. She was so excited for the Ice Cream Social to find out who is in her class and who her teacher is going to be!   

Big sister needed a kiss from little sis before heading out the the Ice Cream Social....love these girls!

I was not sure if I was going to do the "night before school" thing, but a week or so before school, Allis said "Mom, you are still going to do all that fun stuff on the first day of school right?" You betcha...so the table is all ready for our sweet 2nd Grader.

Our little baby girl is growing up right before our eyes....I know she will have a great day.....

Allison was super excited to make her teacher a 1st Day of School card...she is so thoughtful.....

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Ready to rock and roll with her new backpack, and card in hand for Mrs. Y

Backpack is hung and ready to go out to the playground to line up....this is new territory for us. 

It is so nice for A and A that they both switched schools. They have been at school together every year since 3 year old preschool! 

These little doll babies all walked into Great Day for 3-year old preschool and now are reunited in the same class again.

First day of school assembly....

I know Allison will have a great year this year! She loves school, loves to learn and loves being with friends. Cheers to a great start of 2nd Grade!!

"Real Women"

The last time we were with cousins Ruby and Nora the girls started bugging to have their ears pierced. I didn't think too much about it, but said we could do it if they really wanted. I told them it would hurt a little, and it is a lot of work, but would be fun if they were serious. We talked about it for a week or two, and I told the girls that they really have to want it.  Finally Allison said "Mom I really want to have pierced ears so I am a real woman". I explained that many "real women" don't have pierced ears and it is just fine :o) but she was set on getting them done. Of course Paige wanted them done too, so we started asking around for places to get pierced. I just did not feel right taking my 7 and 4 year old girls to Urban Body Piercing :o) Alissa knew about DeBartolo's Jewerly Store. She met us so Addie could get her ears pierce too. Paige tried to go first but then got nervous. Allie went first to be a role model. Then Addie girl, and finally Paige decided she would do it! They were all happy afterwards and all look super cute. 

 

We walked down to Mary's Pizza Shack and the kids made their own pizzas. Then walked next door to the yogurt shop to have a special treat for being so brave. It was a fun day. Our babies are growing up too fast.

Fair Nights and Carnival Lights

When the County Fair is in town it is always a huge deal in the Hulbert House! The girls love going to the fair and love this time of year. It is always hot and sweaty but we always have fun! The girls always enter something in the the fair. This year the girls were in different divisions. Allison entered a flower arrangement with the "cotton candy" theme. Paige entered a cactus "garden", but it was really a ferris wheel. Grandma and Paka helped the girls get their entries ready and the girls both won 1st place! Allison won Best Overall in her class. It was fun to see the girls with their first place ribbons! 

On Thursday, we went during the day so we could ride lots of rides with our bracelets. I took the girls alone and don't know if I will ever do that again. We were all walking together and I looked down and Paige was not with us. She continued walking down "game row" and we turned into kiddy land. Panic set it, but as soon as I looked over, there she was. It was only a few seconds but seemed like forever. A very nice "carnie" had her by the hand. I did not even say thank you, I just swooped her up. I felt terrible so the next night when we went back, I went and found him and said thank you. Things can happen in an instant...such a terrible feeling! But Paige wiped her tears and we had a fun time. She said "I am glad that nice Carnie saved my life". Oh Paigee girl..... After our little hiccup, we ran into friends and rode a few rides.

Next we moved on to the fishing game. This is a goofy little game, but the girls love to go back year after year. 

The next night we met up with the Kolb Family and had fun walking through the Fair together. The kids love to ride the horses!

More rides....

 Had to end the night with a "real" shaved ice. They were a perfect treat on a hot night.

We usually spend a lot of time in the barns, but this year the girls were more into games and rides. We did stop by the sheep and pig barns.

On Sunday, we had a few tickets left and met up with cousin Kainoa to hang out. It was super low key and we had a nice day. By Sunday we were "faired out" and I think the Carnies were too. They were super nice and we enjoyed talking to some of them and learning about the carnival life. Sure not an easy one!

 

Paige had to take one last spin on the horses.

And  shared one last yummy shaved ice!

We ended our fair weekend on the red carpet at the Disney Radio Station booth. It was a fun weekend!