1) SUMMER!
2) MY BIRTHDAY!
3) Me, Dorothy, Bree, and Linda are bridging to Cadettes in Girl Scouts!
Sorry it's such a ridiculously short post.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Summer!
I can't believe that summer is almost here! Although, it didn't really feel like it today. Rainy, wet, cold. Ugh.
I'm so excited for school to be out. To not have homework. To swim every day. Ah.
I'm so excited for school to be out. To not have homework. To swim every day. Ah.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
I want summer!
To be done with all of these tornadoes and storms! At least until next year! I don't like it! it's crazy! it makes me sad!
The storms are huge! There was hail the size of my fist! It is crazy! Insane! Ridiculous! Terrible! Weird! Supercallafrajalisticexpealidocious!
The storms are huge! There was hail the size of my fist! It is crazy! Insane! Ridiculous! Terrible! Weird! Supercallafrajalisticexpealidocious!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
I just feel excited!
About, like, everything! I don't know why! I feel like using exclimation pionts! This is fun!
1) I have a new bed. You see, my grandparents are coming to live with us, so they get my super-comfortable queen size bed and I get a new super-comfortabe double bed. Win, win.
2) We have a new kitchen sink! Well, faucet. But it's great because now only your hands get wet instead of all of your body and not your hands. It's great.
3) My mom bought this new hand-soap and it smells so good! I just love washing my hands now!
1) I have a new bed. You see, my grandparents are coming to live with us, so they get my super-comfortable queen size bed and I get a new super-comfortabe double bed. Win, win.
2) We have a new kitchen sink! Well, faucet. But it's great because now only your hands get wet instead of all of your body and not your hands. It's great.
3) My mom bought this new hand-soap and it smells so good! I just love washing my hands now!
Monday, May 23, 2011
My Weekend
It was a fantastic one.
Starting on Friday:
Got home and started frantically packing because I had a sleepover birthday party. I say frantically because my mom (incorrectly) told me that it was to be at 5 o'clock (it was really 5:30), and it was now 4:45.
Mrs. W, I'm going to use some of your pseudonyms, if it's okay. Too late.
It was Bree's birthday and Fiona, Genevieve, and Felicity were there.
Before dinner, we went on kind of a scavenger hunt. We split up into two teams; on my team was Fiona and Felictity, and Bree had her brother and Genevieve.
Each team had one side of the block. We knocked on people's doors and politely asked if they would like to donate food to Operation Food Search. Whichever team collected the most won, but then it was more than that; my team didn't win, but when you do something to help others your heart swells up and you get this lump in your throat that says, "this is right."
For dinner we had cheese fondue with bread, vegetables, crackers and cheese to dip into the cheese. Afterwards there was chocolate cheesecake with strawberries on top.
After dinner, Zelda and Travis made us go up to the third floor while they hid candy on the 1st and 2nd floors. Then, we had to find it in the dark; although the let us have flashlights. It was so fun!
Saturday:
Went home from the sleepover.
There is a farmer's market in Grove Valley Park every Saturday, and my uncle sells strawberries from his farm there. So my cousins were at our house. It was fun, but they kinda made me tired.
For Girl Scouts we had archery in Timber Park and then afterwards we dropped out cat quilts that we made at the APA. We had a look around. It was so sad. I cried.
Sunday:
Went to church.
Had people over for dinner.
Slept in my new bed.
Monday:
Kept thinking it was Tuesday. Don't know why.
Went to school.
Came home.
Did homework.
Blogged quite extensively.
Starting on Friday:
Got home and started frantically packing because I had a sleepover birthday party. I say frantically because my mom (incorrectly) told me that it was to be at 5 o'clock (it was really 5:30), and it was now 4:45.
Mrs. W, I'm going to use some of your pseudonyms, if it's okay. Too late.
It was Bree's birthday and Fiona, Genevieve, and Felicity were there.
Before dinner, we went on kind of a scavenger hunt. We split up into two teams; on my team was Fiona and Felictity, and Bree had her brother and Genevieve.
Each team had one side of the block. We knocked on people's doors and politely asked if they would like to donate food to Operation Food Search. Whichever team collected the most won, but then it was more than that; my team didn't win, but when you do something to help others your heart swells up and you get this lump in your throat that says, "this is right."
For dinner we had cheese fondue with bread, vegetables, crackers and cheese to dip into the cheese. Afterwards there was chocolate cheesecake with strawberries on top.
After dinner, Zelda and Travis made us go up to the third floor while they hid candy on the 1st and 2nd floors. Then, we had to find it in the dark; although the let us have flashlights. It was so fun!
Saturday:
Went home from the sleepover.
There is a farmer's market in Grove Valley Park every Saturday, and my uncle sells strawberries from his farm there. So my cousins were at our house. It was fun, but they kinda made me tired.
For Girl Scouts we had archery in Timber Park and then afterwards we dropped out cat quilts that we made at the APA. We had a look around. It was so sad. I cried.
Sunday:
Went to church.
Had people over for dinner.
Slept in my new bed.
Monday:
Kept thinking it was Tuesday. Don't know why.
Went to school.
Came home.
Did homework.
Blogged quite extensively.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Heaven is For Real
It's a book I just finished (read it in like less than 2 days), and it was REALLY good. I gobbled it up.
It's about a family-the Burpos, who have to go through a lot. The dad is a pastor and he shatters his ankle, then survives breast cancer (the dad!). Todd and Sonja's son, Colton, his appendix literally explodes.
The first doctor dismisses the subject as just the flu. When Colton doesn't stop throwing up--for like a week, Todd and Sonja take Colton to several different places. Finally, one doctor decides to order a CT scan, revealing the need for an emergency appendectomy.
Several months after the surgeries, Colton reveals some amazing stuff. Apparently, he 'went up out of' his body' during the surgery and saw his dad praying in a tiny room and his mom was praying and talking on the phone, things his parents had never told him. Then, angels sang to him while he sat in Jesus' lap.
There are lots of other AMAZING things in there, but I won't give away the whole story. You should really read it for yourself. Read. It.
One more thing.
After his experience, everybody kinda makes up a game where whenever somebody sees a picture of Jesus, they say, "Hey, Colton, it this one right?" "What's wrong with this one?"
So one day, Todd reads an article about a little girl named Akiane Kramarik who has also 'been to heaven.' She paints amazing pictures.
"Hey, Colton, what's wrong with this one?"
"Daddy, it's right!"
It's about a family-the Burpos, who have to go through a lot. The dad is a pastor and he shatters his ankle, then survives breast cancer (the dad!). Todd and Sonja's son, Colton, his appendix literally explodes.
The first doctor dismisses the subject as just the flu. When Colton doesn't stop throwing up--for like a week, Todd and Sonja take Colton to several different places. Finally, one doctor decides to order a CT scan, revealing the need for an emergency appendectomy.
Several months after the surgeries, Colton reveals some amazing stuff. Apparently, he 'went up out of' his body' during the surgery and saw his dad praying in a tiny room and his mom was praying and talking on the phone, things his parents had never told him. Then, angels sang to him while he sat in Jesus' lap.
There are lots of other AMAZING things in there, but I won't give away the whole story. You should really read it for yourself. Read. It.
One more thing.
After his experience, everybody kinda makes up a game where whenever somebody sees a picture of Jesus, they say, "Hey, Colton, it this one right?" "What's wrong with this one?"
So one day, Todd reads an article about a little girl named Akiane Kramarik who has also 'been to heaven.' She paints amazing pictures.
"Hey, Colton, what's wrong with this one?"
"Daddy, it's right!"
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
No homework!
Because today is Wednesday and most of our school is going to the Cardinals game at Busch Stadium tonight. We get to go down on the field during the 7th inning and sing Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Nervous!
GO CARDS!!!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Ten on Tuesday: Things to be Thankful for
Well, things I am thankful for.
1) A warm or cold (depending) house with electricity and running water.
2) A good school with good teachers and good friends where you can go every day and know that you are in a safe environment where you don't have to work on the same thing everybody else is and it is okay if you are smart.
3) Food that will nourish your body and fill you up so that you can be productive in your work and not be all grouchy or tired.
4) Water and milk (and other things to drink) so that you can stay hydrated and so your body may properly function.
5) Clothes to wear so that even though Eve ate the apple and became ashamed, we may not have to suffer in such humility.
6) A warm, comfortable bed to sleep in so that in the morning you may be well-rested and able to carry our God's will.
7) Books to read that are entertaining and keep us busy, and sometimes teach us a lesson.
8) Friends and family who will always be there for us and provide for us, help us, teach us, care for us.
9) A Holy Book to study and learn so we can know what He requires of us and prepare us for His coming.
10) A savior who saves whoever believes and a God who forgives if we forgive and is faithful if we are.
1) A warm or cold (depending) house with electricity and running water.
2) A good school with good teachers and good friends where you can go every day and know that you are in a safe environment where you don't have to work on the same thing everybody else is and it is okay if you are smart.
3) Food that will nourish your body and fill you up so that you can be productive in your work and not be all grouchy or tired.
4) Water and milk (and other things to drink) so that you can stay hydrated and so your body may properly function.
5) Clothes to wear so that even though Eve ate the apple and became ashamed, we may not have to suffer in such humility.
6) A warm, comfortable bed to sleep in so that in the morning you may be well-rested and able to carry our God's will.
7) Books to read that are entertaining and keep us busy, and sometimes teach us a lesson.
8) Friends and family who will always be there for us and provide for us, help us, teach us, care for us.
9) A Holy Book to study and learn so we can know what He requires of us and prepare us for His coming.
10) A savior who saves whoever believes and a God who forgives if we forgive and is faithful if we are.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Glad Tomorrow's Not Monday
Because I really wanna sleep in so bad.
Sorry, Mr. Teacher, but I'm not ready for school yet. Within good reason, because the weekend isn't over.
And I have Girl Scouts tomorrow, at Mrs. W's house, which I love. We are having a badge ceremony and are going to plan the bridging ceremony for the people (me!!!) who are going to be Cadettes next year.
Now I'm going to bed.
Sorry, Mr. Teacher, but I'm not ready for school yet. Within good reason, because the weekend isn't over.
And I have Girl Scouts tomorrow, at Mrs. W's house, which I love. We are having a badge ceremony and are going to plan the bridging ceremony for the people (me!!!) who are going to be Cadettes next year.
Now I'm going to bed.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Ten on Tuesday: Things to Bring Camping
Again, sorry I totally took your blogging idea, Mrs. W.
1) Water bottle. And maybe a caribbeaner to clip on to your pants in case you don't have a backpack on a hike.
2) Bandanna. You use it to dry your hands on. This might also come in handy for a number of other things--bandage if you sliced your arm open on something, sling if you broke your arm, and of course to tie your hair back or keep ticks off.
3) I think baby soap is a good idea, like instead of shampoo and all of the other soaps. You can use it for hair, body, face, AND it won't get all gross like bar-soap.
4) A piece of rope or bungee cord. I like to use it to tie my pillow and sleeping bag together so everything is easy to keep together and carry.
5) Mess kit. You put all of your non-breakable food stuff (plate, bowl, cup, cutlery...) in a mesh (dunk) bag. After you've rinsed all your dishes off, you sometimes dunk the whole bag in water/bleach then hang it on a line to drip-dry. Caribbeaner or clothespin to hold it to the line. Best camping idea possibly ever.
6) Shoes for inside tent or lodge. Really, the floors are gross, so you want something other than your poor socks on your feet.
7) Poncho/raincoat and rain boots. Especially if you're going camping with our troop, it's bound to rain. Although we've broken our bad weather streak this past weekend. Yea.
8) KEENS if you have them. They're like the BEST SHOES EVER. Waterproof, SUPER comfy, and great for hiking. I've figured out that they don't smell if you rub them with tea-tree oil.
9) Always jeans for the fall, winter, and in spring with a backup pair of shorts.
10) A book to read/activities to do in case it rains.
1) Water bottle. And maybe a caribbeaner to clip on to your pants in case you don't have a backpack on a hike.
2) Bandanna. You use it to dry your hands on. This might also come in handy for a number of other things--bandage if you sliced your arm open on something, sling if you broke your arm, and of course to tie your hair back or keep ticks off.
3) I think baby soap is a good idea, like instead of shampoo and all of the other soaps. You can use it for hair, body, face, AND it won't get all gross like bar-soap.
4) A piece of rope or bungee cord. I like to use it to tie my pillow and sleeping bag together so everything is easy to keep together and carry.
5) Mess kit. You put all of your non-breakable food stuff (plate, bowl, cup, cutlery...) in a mesh (dunk) bag. After you've rinsed all your dishes off, you sometimes dunk the whole bag in water/bleach then hang it on a line to drip-dry. Caribbeaner or clothespin to hold it to the line. Best camping idea possibly ever.
6) Shoes for inside tent or lodge. Really, the floors are gross, so you want something other than your poor socks on your feet.
7) Poncho/raincoat and rain boots. Especially if you're going camping with our troop, it's bound to rain. Although we've broken our bad weather streak this past weekend. Yea.
8) KEENS if you have them. They're like the BEST SHOES EVER. Waterproof, SUPER comfy, and great for hiking. I've figured out that they don't smell if you rub them with tea-tree oil.
9) Always jeans for the fall, winter, and in spring with a backup pair of shorts.
10) A book to read/activities to do in case it rains.
Monday, May 9, 2011
GS Camping
This time I have pictures.
My daisy friend was Laney (not her real name...) . She was so cute!
The beds. I was next to Abigail and on the other side of me were the Bridget[t]s.
The shower house was next door. But, if you use the shower house, you have to clean the shower house.
We stayed at Petite Chalet, which according to Genevieve means small castle in french. I think that is hilarious for whatever reason.
The fake Indian names are pretty funny too. Like, we stayed next to Tanda, Ahwenasa, and Kiamecia, all permanent tents. Heh.
The daisies came out for the day but didn't stay the night. We climbed up a 'mountain' on Pioneer Trail, elevation like 815 feet or something. Poor daisies. Then after that we went on a creek walk where most girls found interesting rocks and fossils, which of course had to be shared afterwards. Molly found a wolf spider, so of course everyone had to crowd around and get their look at something that might bite them and really hurt. Bah, who cares about safety?
So then the daisies went home and there was an all-camp campfire. Luckily, I got to stay behind with one of the Bridgets. Phew. And that was fun.
In the morning it was fantastic because nobody got up and stomped around and slammed doors or whispered so loud that you would be able to hear them with your fingers in your ears. It was good. Then we (the juniors, not brownies--that's against the rules) did archery. Mrs. Wissinger was happy with Cedarledge's equipment, I think. They actually had a bow stringer, unlike Tuckaho who had a bucket with everything thrown in it. Good. Only thing was, the targets were SO easy to hit 'cause they were only like less than 15 feet (or something, I'm bad at judging distances) away. But it was good.
And I had fun. That's the important part, right???
PS My science project got a blue ribbon!!!!
My daisy friend was Laney (not her real name...) . She was so cute!
The beds. I was next to Abigail and on the other side of me were the Bridget[t]s.
The shower house was next door. But, if you use the shower house, you have to clean the shower house.
We stayed at Petite Chalet, which according to Genevieve means small castle in french. I think that is hilarious for whatever reason.
The daisies came out for the day but didn't stay the night. We climbed up a 'mountain' on Pioneer Trail, elevation like 815 feet or something. Poor daisies. Then after that we went on a creek walk where most girls found interesting rocks and fossils, which of course had to be shared afterwards. Molly found a wolf spider, so of course everyone had to crowd around and get their look at something that might bite them and really hurt. Bah, who cares about safety?
So then the daisies went home and there was an all-camp campfire. Luckily, I got to stay behind with one of the Bridgets. Phew. And that was fun.
In the morning it was fantastic because nobody got up and stomped around and slammed doors or whispered so loud that you would be able to hear them with your fingers in your ears. It was good. Then we (the juniors, not brownies--that's against the rules) did archery. Mrs. Wissinger was happy with Cedarledge's equipment, I think. They actually had a bow stringer, unlike Tuckaho who had a bucket with everything thrown in it. Good. Only thing was, the targets were SO easy to hit 'cause they were only like less than 15 feet (or something, I'm bad at judging distances) away. But it was good.
And I had fun. That's the important part, right???
PS My science project got a blue ribbon!!!!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Three on Thursday (totally stole that title idea from Mrs. W... sorry!)
1) I have an awesome pun. Well, it's knot as awesome as it wood have been yesterday, but still. May fourth be with you. You have to say it aloud.I'm reading this book, The Phantom Tollbooth, which is chock-full of puns. The watchdog (he keeps track of time), the mountains of ignorance, the island of conclusions (you get there by jumping)... love it!
2) We have a field trip tomorrow. There is a naturalization ceremony at the courthouse downtown tomorrow, and my class gets to sing God Bless America and The Star Spangled Banner! We get to dress up fancy!
3) Girl Scout camping this weekend! Getting better at packing, didn't bring ANYTHING extra except for extra socks. All in one backpack.
The brownies and daisies are coming though, all energetic, bouncy, talkitive people. Yay.
2) We have a field trip tomorrow. There is a naturalization ceremony at the courthouse downtown tomorrow, and my class gets to sing God Bless America and The Star Spangled Banner! We get to dress up fancy!
3) Girl Scout camping this weekend! Getting better at packing, didn't bring ANYTHING extra except for extra socks. All in one backpack.
The brownies and daisies are coming though, all energetic, bouncy, talkitive people. Yay.
Jesus Freak
That would be me. And if you don't know Him, I can definitely hook you up.
In the Bible, Jesus says that "I AM the way, the truth, and the light. No one comes to the Father except through the Son." Without faith it is impossible to please Him, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and He rewards those who come to Him.
I could go on all day doing this.
Is Jesus your savior???
In the Bible, Jesus says that "I AM the way, the truth, and the light. No one comes to the Father except through the Son." Without faith it is impossible to please Him, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and He rewards those who come to Him.
I could go on all day doing this.
Is Jesus your savior???
Monday, May 2, 2011
Well...
It's a new month.
And, that's really all that I have to say. Except for
I really want some Ted Drewes or something. Also
My mom is going organizer-weirdo crazy. I don't blame her. Really. And
Actually a scone would do in place of Ted Drewes. Oh
I am very excited to see how my science experiment will do in the science fair. I won't tell you what it's about... yet. Just because (very not-likely) one of you might might might might be a judge or something. Just sayin. Maybe after it's over I will post my logbook here or something, but
A piece of chocolate would also be fine. Hmm, I'll let you know. It'll most likely be a piece of chocolate. Darn.
And, that's really all that I have to say. Except for
I really want some Ted Drewes or something. Also
My mom is going organizer-weirdo crazy. I don't blame her. Really. And
Actually a scone would do in place of Ted Drewes. Oh
I am very excited to see how my science experiment will do in the science fair. I won't tell you what it's about... yet. Just because (very not-likely) one of you might might might might be a judge or something. Just sayin. Maybe after it's over I will post my logbook here or something, but
A piece of chocolate would also be fine. Hmm, I'll let you know. It'll most likely be a piece of chocolate. Darn.
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