The Cute Crocheter

I Need Glasses

2009-08-28T19:47:00.000-07:00

I need glasses, only for reading though. It was fun getting my eyes checked many different ways. When I got back to school my teacher asked me if I got dialected, and I said yes. Then he asked did you get glasses, and I had to say yes infront of my whole class so now they all know. Then he asked if I need to get moved to the front of the class and I said no thank you.

School

2009-08-26T20:48:00.000-07:00

School is awesome. I go to a middle school for sixth grade. We only switch classes for math and reading. For both of them I'm in the smartest class. School is fun and I really like it. And everyday when I come home Dennis runs up to me and gives me a big hug. It is so sweet. Tommorow I'm gonna miss the beginning of school because I have to go to the eye doctor. I hope I don't need glasses.

School is Great

2009-08-15T18:50:00.000-07:00

I love my school. Sixth grade is great. One bad thing is that for the first two days I've had an ear infection. It still really hurts. One thing I like about my teacher is that on the first day we got to pick wherever we wanted to sit. The next day he put us in alphabetical order. One thing I don't really like is that there isn't to many kids from my old school aren't in my class. Still I think school is fun and I can't wait to go back on Monday.

School Starts Tomorrow

2009-08-12T20:26:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow school starts. YAY!! I've already picked out my school outfit, and yesterday I got a haircut. My hair is now up to my shoulders. I'm so excited for tomorrow.

School is Starting

2009-08-10T19:40:00.000-07:00

When we first got home we saw this poster on the balcony. I think it is so cute.

And then right below it we saw that Alex's picture was already added.

We start school this Thursday. Today we got a letter in the mail saying what our teachers would be. I was so excited I got a boy teacher because I've always had a girl teacher. I can't wait until school starts.

We Made it Home

2009-08-07T23:35:00.000-07:00

We made it home. I will post more tomorrow because it is 11 o'clock here and I want to go to bed. Alex is sleeping right now with his brothers. I could tell he really likes them. I hope I get back on the time here soon.

Going on a Train

2009-08-04T09:16:00.000-07:00

Today we finally got Alex. He is a handful. He likes to play bite me. It is annoying. It is gonna be hard on the train tonight to Kiev. I just can't wait untill were home on Friday. I would post longer but we have to go.

Funny Duck Shoes

2009-08-02T03:09:00.000-07:00

Mostly everyday when we go on a walk, there is this little girl from our apartment with duck shoes on. Everytime she takes a step it makes a duck sound. The first time me and my mom heard it we cracked up laughing. We still do everytime we here it.

Yesterday we went to Premier. It is a fancy restaraunt here in Ukraine. It is about a mile away from our apartment so we walk to it. It is nice because on our way over there we work up an appetite and then work of our meal on the way back. At Premier, I ordered a mushroom chicken dish. It wasn't that good so I traded it for moms borscht. I normally don't like borscht but this kind was very good. It didn't have big chunks of tomatoes in it and didn't have beets. I think it is my favorite Ukrainian soup.

I can't wait untill tomorrow because tomorrow is the day we get to take Alex out of the orphanage. Today me and my mom made the kids gifts. In it is a juice box, a teddy bear cookie, a napkin, and a fake phone. We got them a fake phone because everytime they see Alex with the one we bring him, they all want it. I can't wait to see how much the kids love their phone.

Ukraine

2009-08-01T02:40:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody. Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. We haven't had a computer, but today our taxi driver took us to an Internet Cafe. So now I can post. I have had so much fun in Ukraine. We have a Flea Market so close to us. It has everything you would find in a Walmart or Target but cheaper. I have boughten most of my friends and family members a souvenir already.

At the orphanage when we go and visit Alex we play with all the kids in his group now. All the kids there are just so cute I really just wanna take them all home.

I'm so happy that today is our last Saturday in Ukraine. We will be home next Friday. YAY!!

Over the last few days it has been raining a lot and it is July. Also, like 2 days ago we saw like little snowflakes falling down. But now today, it is burning hot.

I'm really enjoying most of the food here. Yesterday for dinner we had pizza. We bought it at our bakery at the front of our apartments. It was so good. It had regular pizza sauce, cheese, and mushrooms. And then for dessert, we had something that looked like a creamy, chocolaty, cake roll, but was really a kind of dry cake. It wasn't that good.

Ukrainian T.V. is cool and weird. The only thing me and my mom watch here is Nickolodeon. I like to watch Spongebob. The theme song for it in Ukrainian is so weird. I video taped it one morning and will post it when I get back home .

In six more days I will be home. I can't wait.

Hot to Rainy

2009-07-20T10:20:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody. We had a good day. Alexsey is now very open to me and has said "I love you," a few times. It is so cute. Here I am taking him back to his room at the orphanage.

After a long hot walk to find a toy store, which is closed untill August, we stopped to get some lunch. Let me just say, my dad got a sandwich which he thought was beef but we think was actually liver. My chicken burger had a lot of weird sauces so I traded for my dad's sandwich. I didn't like it either so I ate an orange when we got home.

Getting ready to go see Alexsey again, we hoped the weather would be cooler, cause it was like very very hot. And then it started pouring rain. When we got there we remembered that we left the key to the ball room at home so we just played with all the kids in his group. We had a lot of fun but we left earlier then we normally do cause of the ran and they were getting ready to have dinner.

This is how the sky was at the end of the day.

The plan for Alexsey is that my dad and Dennis is going to go home this Friday and me and my mom will wait untill like August 6 to bring him home.

Another Day with Alexsey

2009-07-19T10:44:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody. This is us walking to the orpahange. On the way we pass a pretty cool kindergaten. I pretty much now the way to the orphange and my dad let me lead the way today. He kept on saying are you sure you going the right way. It got annoying after a while, but we finally got there.

This is us with Alexsey at the orphange. Isn't he adorable. When he sees us walking toward him he has a big smile and it is so cute. I can't wait untill we get to bring us home.

This is my dad and Dennis falling asleed back at our apartment after a long day.

Pizza or not Pizza? that is the question

2009-07-19T02:20:00.001-07:00

Today my dad bought a half of pizza for a $1.50. It had fake crab meat, corn, what he hopes is ham, and no pizza sauce but covered in green leaves. . Dennis and my dad ate it happily but mom and I would not even want to go near it. Does that sound like good pizza?

I Love All The Kids

2009-07-17T09:02:00.000-07:00

Today we visited with Alexsey again. I think he is getting cuter every day. Every time after we drop Alexsey off at his group we stay for awhile to play with all the kids.

I enjoy being there with them all. They are all so cute and I wish I could just take them all home. If I could, I would. Today, I gave all the kids a ride in our stroller. They all enjoyed it so much. When I started running with them they would laugh. I just love hearing their laughter. After every kid got a turn, one of the caretakers said, that was enough.

Then, I started running around and they chased me. While I was running they kept on saying, "Mama, Mama." It was so sad to hear that because every one of the kids should have a mama. Like I said earlier, if I could take them all home I would.

There is this one particular girl who as soon as she sees me will run up to me and give me a hug and say "Mama, Mama." If I could be her mama I would. I don't yet know her name yet but I will try to find out tomorrow.

Every time after we bring Alexsey back, there is this one boy who will just hit him on the head. We don't know why he does it, he just does.

When I get older, I think I'm going to adopt. I think then I would be a real Mama then.

I Lost a Tooth...........In Ukraine

2009-07-16T22:06:00.000-07:00

I lost a tooth in Ukraine. Guess what I got from the tooth fairy. Nine grivna. Nine grivna is about one dollar and ten cents in America. Still that is a lot for a tooth. LOL. Now we are getting ready to go to the orphanage to see Alexsey.

2nd Time with Alexsey

2009-07-16T11:46:00.000-07:00

While waiting at our apartment, I started building a Racko house. Later on Dennis joined me. I wouldn't have made one if my mom played with me. She was mad at me because I always would beat her

Here is a picture of the finished thing.

Later on, walking to the orphanage, my mom and I saw this dog. It is so cute. We just had to get a picture of it.

When we got him, one of his caretakers changed him into the clothes we brought for him. The shirt was perfect, but the pants were a little big.

Here is one of my favorite pictures of me and him.

It is late at night here and we are getting ready to go to bed. We might play a couple games of Racko before we go to bed.

Meeting Alexsey

2009-07-16T04:02:00.001-07:00

Let me just say this. Alexsey is the cutest four year old boy in the world. He loves cars, hats, and loves playing in the ball pit. Here is a picture of me and him when we first met.

Alexsey just enjoyed throwing the balls out and watching us getting them. He also liked when I almost buried him in the ball pit.

This is a picture of Alexsey and my mom. Alexsey is wearing my sunglasses. He loved them.

Alexsey is just so adorable and fun to be with. He and Dennis get along great. Dennis enjoyed acting like the big brother. Here he is pushing him on the swing.

I can't wait to go back to the orphanage and see him again.

Pictures in Ukraine

2009-07-15T09:01:00.000-07:00

This a picture of one of the two beautiful churches in Kiev, Ukraine. The inside of it is amazing.

This is a picture of the new Harry Potter, but in Ukrainian.

This is just a beautiful statue in Kiev.

This is a picture my dad took of the Wendesday sunrise. He took it while we were on the train.

This is a picture of my cut foot. I stepped on a plug thing and it really hurt.

This is a picture of us eating dinner on the train. The Ukrainian food is called Piroshki. I liked the meat one better then the jelly filled.

That is all the pictures so far. Later I will post pictures of Alexsey because we did meet him. He is one if the cutest boys in the world.

Likes and Dislikes

2009-07-13T08:01:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody. This is my second day in Ukraine. I really love Ukraine but there are a few things I don’t like about it or I think is weird.
First of all, one thing I think is weird is how the cars can drive and park on the sidewalk. Sometimes even half of the car is on the sidewalk and the other half in the street. It is unusual for me to see that.
Next, mostly everywhere I look I see someone smoking. There are cigarettes on the ground like everywhere, and you can smell the smoke real bad. Also, people are a loud to smoke inside most buildings.
The thing I don’t like to see is that there are always couples everywhere. I’ve seen a lot of people kiss and I think it is kind of weird to see that like everywhere.
Now that I’ve told you all the things that I don’t like about Ukraine, let me tell you about the things I do like about Ukraine.
The one thing I love is that from our apartment you can just walk everywhere. Everything is so close. I just enjoy doing all the walking and seeing everything. I like that we have a park right by the apartment and we can play on at it a lot. It is a pretty cool park.
Another thing I love is that in one place there is a whole bunch of fountains. It is just cool to see all of them.
So far that is all the things I could think of that I like and don’t like about Ukraine.

We Made It

2009-07-12T10:43:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody. This is Julia typing from Ukraine. We made it here safely and are in our apartment room just hanging out. Dennis is sleeping on the couch and my mom is sleeping in the bed.
The plane ride was very long and boring. I didn’t sleep much on the plane but while my parents slept I had to watch Dennis. He was a handful. I was glad when my parents woke up so I wouldn’t have to watch him anymore.
When we first made it to Ukraine we had to wait in a line to get our passports checked. Then we went to look for our luggage. We thought it was lost after awhile but then we saw them. We were so happy. Later on we saw the people we were meeting and they took us to our apartment. Then we took a walk in Ukraine.
The weather here is so perfect. It is like 70 degrees and just so nice. We played at a park, saw the underground mall, then we went out for lunch. We went to a place call the “Potato House”. I ordered a meat and cheese burrito but when I got it, it had like a pickle sauce in it and it wasn’t very good. My mom and dad ordered a Greek salad and ribs. They enjoyed them both. Dennis got a baked potato, but he didn’t eat it so I did because I didn’t like my meat and cheese burrito. After that, we went to a different park by our apartment and played there.
There was this little boy who was like 5 years old who walked up to me and Dennis at the park. He said something in Ukraine and then pointed to his eye. I knew what he meant but in English I said I don’t understand you. Then, he laughed. He kept on following us around for the rest of the time at the park.
Then we went back to the apartment. My mom got a deep cut in her leg from hitting it against a pole. So far, I’ve had a very fun time in Ukraine.

Today is the Day

2009-07-10T10:14:00.000-07:00

Today is the day we go to Ukraine. I'm so excited. We leave like at 10 or 11 tonight to catch the plane tomorrow at 6 in the morning. You can follow or journey at http://smilingallthewayback.blogspot.com/. We will be blogging in Ukraine. It is gonna be so much fun seeing my new baby brother.

I'm going to Ukraine!!!!

2009-07-04T09:41:00.000-07:00

I can't wait. Next Friday, July 10th, is the day we are going to Ukraine. I'm so excited. Thank you to everyone who helped raise money and thank you to everyone who kept us in your prayers. Sorry I didn't post about this eariler. I'm just so excited we're going to Ukraine.

Last Day of Testing

2009-05-14T18:16:00.000-07:00

Today was the last day of testing. I'm pretty sure on all my tests I got good scores. I don't think I missed any on the math though. Also, today after testing in class we just watched movies. I'm so happy that tomorrow we get a substitute teacher. I kind of miss testing and wish we could do it everyday.

Testing is Actually Fun

2009-05-07T19:22:00.001-07:00

This week we have been doing the state tests. Taking them is actually fun. We have all morning to do it, and if we finish we get to read. I'm normally done at the beginning so I have a long time to read. So far during testing I've finished 2 books. Next week is the last week of testing. Also, during testing we get to chew gum and have some snacks. This week I've finished the language arts test and one of the science test. I really think I got good scores on them. I can't wait until next week so testing can be done.

My Brother's Birthday

2009-05-05T19:15:00.000-07:00

Today was my brother Adam's birthday. He turned 14 years old. He is getting old. We went out to eat at "Chillies". I didn't order anything special, just a hamburger and fries. Adam ordered something special but I forgot what it was called. It looked really good though.

Two days ago I gave him his first present from me. It was 3 chore coupons and 1 dessert coupon. He already used one of them. But today, I gave him a big bag of skittles. He felt the bag and had no clue what was inside. When he opened it he said it was unexpected. His favorite candy is skittles. My five year old brother Jonny just got back from my grandma and grandpa's house, and while he was there he bought Adam a back of Sun Chips. Adam like those too. All in all, we had a fun nighyt.

More Orders

2009-05-03T18:40:00.000-07:00

I'm done with all my orders. I've raised over $1,000 and that is enough for my plane ticket. I'm so excited. Once again, if anybody else wants to order anything, feel free too. Here is the list of stuff I'm still selling.

Scarfs $15
Washcloths $6
Pot Holders $5
Baby Bibs $8

I can't wait until I get to go to Ukraine.

I Lost a Tooth

2009-05-02T09:01:00.001-07:00

For a couple of days I've had a loose tooth. Last night I sat down with my mom and let her pull it out. It didn't really hurt, but I was really acting like it did. From the "tooth fairy" I got pairs of socks. For awhile I've been getting socks. I'm not mad at the tooth fairy, I just wish I could of gotten something else.

Recital, Sick, Sorry

2009-04-30T08:47:00.000-07:00

Last Monday was my piano recital. The song I played all by myself, Indescribable, went really good. Except I messed up at the end. What was kind of cool was that my band song, Hosanna, was the last song to get played because it was like the grand finale. While we were playing Hosanna my older brother Adam starts throwing up on stage. It was kind of sad. We kept on playing the song and it turned out alright.

Most of my family has been getting sick. Today my mom is sick and so is my younger brother Andrew. I'm staying home from school to help my mom with Dennis and my other brother. So far I've made them both breakfast and we are just playing together.

Also, I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile. I've been busy with my school animal report and my state report. The animal I did was a jellyfish and it was very interesting. The state report isn't due till May 22nd so I still have I while to do it. State testing doesn't start untill next week and I think I'm ready for it.

Track Meet and Spring Break

2009-04-03T09:33:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was my track meet. I ran the 75 meter dash and the 200 meter relay race. For the 75 meter dash and got third place, and for the 200 meter relay my whole team got 1st place. I got a blue ribbon for 1st and a white ribbon for third. It was fun at the track meet I tried my best for both things.

Also, Spring break started yesterday and I can't wait. Were off until the 14.

Back to School

2009-03-26T18:45:00.001-07:00

Today was my first day back at school after my chicken pox. I had to make up some work but I finished it all really fast. Then I got caught up and is ready to go to school tomorrow. Also today we practiced for the track meet. I'm doing the 200 meter rely race. I have to practice for other stuff for the track meet.

Also Dennis is doing really great. My two songs for my piano recital are coming along really great and I've already memorized both of them. I'm playing keyboard in Hosanna, and playing Indescribable all by myself. I'm also singing it. I can't wait for the recital.

Dennis

2009-03-24T20:43:00.000-07:00

Before I got home today Dennis was already here. He is doing great. He still is a little bit weird form the medicine but he should be better by tomorrow. Thank you for all your prayers.

The Worst Thing About Chicken Pox is...

2009-03-23T14:08:00.000-07:00

itching. You fell like itching and it's like you can't help it. I want to itch a whole bunch but I know that I can't. It will just cause scars. I hate the ones on my back because you can't itch them. I also hate the chicken pox because I miss school. I really like going to school.

Also, tomorrow is my brother Dennis' surgery again. Please be praying for him.

Chicken Pox

2009-03-22T08:14:00.000-07:00

My older brother Adam had the chicken pox a month ago. Then my two other brothers got them. Then just this morning I woke up with them. I'm itchy everywhere and it is no fun. I hate the pox.

Orders

2009-03-19T07:01:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has ordered something that I haven't mailed off, please leave a comment and tell me what you ordered because I've had a lot and maybe lost yours or something, so please leave a comment with your email address and tell me what you want.

Dentist

2009-03-16T20:00:00.000-07:00

Today I went to the dentist. I was so happy I didn't get any cavities. Last time, I will be honest I got eight. That was the only time I got cavities in my whole life. I'm glad I didn't get any, but I go again in September.

If anybody has ordered anything that I haven't mailed out yet please leave a comment and remind me of what you want and I will get started on it. Also please leave your email address. Over all, I've raised now more then $800.

Swimming Already this Year

2009-03-14T14:08:00.000-07:00

Almost my whole family have started swimming this year. I was the first one though. The water is still very cold. The last time I went swimming was yesterday. I love swimming but I'm not on any teams or anything. I just can't wait until the water is warm enough to stay in.

Parent Teacher Conferences

2009-03-10T16:37:00.000-07:00

This week is parent teacher conferences so all week we've been getting out at 12:25. It is awesome. Tomorrow is my conference and I already saw my report card. It is straight A's. At my school we have to do a report on a state. I'm doing Michigan. I picked Michigan because my aunt and uncle used to live there.

Also, I play the piano and we are going to have a recital. I'm playing the song "Hosanna," with my older brother on guitar, me on piano, and some other people playing the drums. I can't wait.

Another Pet

2009-03-07T14:43:00.000-08:00

Today we got a new cat. She is big and black. We don't know what to name her, but our old cat that ran away was named Rosie, so we might call her that. I'm kind of allergic to cats so I might not be around her as much. She is a pretty cat. Our dogs are getting along with her a little bit.

My Week

2009-03-07T09:14:00.000-08:00

Last week I was kind of sick and missed 2 days of school. Now my older brother is sick and has the chicken pox. He is in eighth grade. Now it is the weekend and I have to finish making my orders. I've made a lot of money and almost enough for my plane ticket. I'm so excited. I can't wait till I actually go.

Surgery

2009-03-04T17:50:00.000-08:00

Today when I got back from school my dad said my mom called and said that the surgery went good. I'm so happy. My dad said that they did one side of his face and not the other. They say that he might have to go again in another 3 weeks. I hope he doesn't. Thank you all for praying for him.

Please Pray for my Brother Dennis

2009-03-03T19:15:00.002-08:00

Tomorrow my two year old brother is going to have surgery. It is going to be so sad. Please pray for him.

Julia

2009-03-01T19:36:00.000-08:00

Today at church I heard what Julia stands for.

Jesus'
Unconditional
Love
In
Action

My pastor had me stand up in church when he said that. It was embarrassing. I like what it stands for.

More Stuff Crocheted

2009-03-01T19:01:00.000-08:00

This is a headband I crocheted. I'm selling them for $5 to help with my brother's adoption.

This is me wearing a scarf I made. I'm still selling them for $15. All by myself, I've raised more then $500 to help adopt Alexsy.

I know this doesn't go with this post but today half of my family went swimming and so did I. The water was like 50 degrees. It was cold.

Spelling Bee Results

2009-02-25T16:25:00.000-08:00

At the spelling bee I had a lot of fun. I was number 122. There was 212 people competing so I had to wait awhile for my first word. My first word was the word "brawl." I spelled it right. I was happy. After that I found out that the speaker goes to my church. That was pretty cool. My next word was "relevant." I spelled that right too. After round two we got cookies and punch. Then we went back to the spelling bee. My next word was "ductile." I thought I would get it wrong but I got it right. Then I got "alliteration." I spelled that right too. My next word I got wrong. It was the word "corps." It sounds like the word core so that is how I spelled it. I wasn't mad. I got 25th place out of 212. It was against fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth graders and I am only in fifth. My teacher said that was good. We left early so we didn't find out who won. I had a lot of fun and that is all that matters.

Today is the Day

2009-02-25T06:44:00.000-08:00

Today is the day of the Spelling Bee. I will post all about it when I am done. I'm excited and also scared. I'm gonna miss school for about 5-6 hours. I don't think I'll win. I just think I won't be the first one out. We are gonna get a free lunch and T-shirt. We are gonna ride a bus to the place where the spelling bee is. Wish me luck!

Going Well With Raising Money

2009-02-23T20:14:00.000-08:00

I have been working really hard with orders to help fundraise for my brother. All by myself making money I have made more then 150$. That is enough to pay for my passport. If you ordered anything don't think I'm not working on it. I have a lot of orders. My mom said I will love this trip a lot because you'll know that you help ed to go on it. I'm so excited to go. It is hard to just sit down and crochet all day but it is worth it.

Spelling Bee in 4 More Days

2009-02-21T07:53:00.000-08:00

Next Wednesday is the spelling bee. I am really scared. I've been practicing with my teacher every morning at school. I'm happy that one of my friendsn at school got first place so we can do the spelling bee together. I just heard that the spelling bee ifm gonna have at least 210 kids. That's a lot. I don't think I'll win. I just think I won't be the first one out.

Making a lot of bibs, scarves, and washclothes is hard every day but I do it to help bring back Alexsey, my new brother.

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T10:03:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day. Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. I've been really busy making orders and I still haven't finished. Today my Dad was the first one to say Happy Valentine's Day to me. All in all, I had two valentine's. Happy Valentine's Day.

I am going to get a new brother!

2009-02-06T21:28:00.000-08:00

My Mom and Dad are adopting a little boy that they met in Ukraine when they adopted Dennis. He is so cute! His name is Alexsy. He is almost four years old and has something called spina bifida. I really want to go to Ukraine with my parents and with my little brother Dennis. I want to see where my brothers and sisters came from. But I know that it costs a lot of money for an airplane ticket so I am going to sell bibs to raise the money. Please spread the word about my bibs so that I could help my parents to pay for my ticket.
My Mom thinks that a good donation for a bib is $8. I have all kinds of colors including a pretty multi-colored yarn with brown, beige, and green.

Scarfs take me longer to make so I am selling them for $15. Please email if you would like to buy one.
You can visit my Mom's new blog about Alexsey at http://smilingallthewayback.blogspot.com/

My Birthday

2009-02-03T06:49:00.000-08:00

Today is my birthday and my dad takes me out to breakfast wherever I want to go. It's a tradition but I don't know when it started. I'm gonna go to the donut shop so I can also buy donuts to take to my class at school. I need to hurry up and finish this post because I'm doing it in the morning before I go to school. Today the first person to say happy birthday to me was my younger brother Andrew. He came into my room to tell me happy birthday. I was so happy.

My Exciting Friday

2009-01-30T17:34:00.000-08:00

Today at school we had a spelling bee. It was really hard. I was in it and I was against twenty other people. I got second place and that means I get to go on to the next round. I'm so excited and even nervous. It is on February 25. I didn't even study at all and I got second place. I think I won because my birthday is next week. I got a little booklet of all the words that would be in the spelling bee and I'm gonna practice for the next spelling bee. If I win that one I get to go to Washington D.C, which I doubt I will, but it can happen.

I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile. I've been really busy with homework and other stuff.

Yesterday

2009-01-18T15:45:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was my sister's birthday party. We went to Hometown Buffet. There we ate a whole lot of food. Annalyn had a great birthday party. My older sister Rachel and my sister Sveta went to stay at my Baboonya's house until tomorrow. Today we went to church and my Cousin Matt went home. I am gonna miss him. Oh yeah, this is my 40th post.

A Sad Story

2009-01-17T07:46:00.000-08:00

Yesterday my Uncle Matt and I were going to pretend to throw my brother Johnny in the pool. We weren't going to, just pretend. We walked up to the pool and said one two three and Johnny didn't go in, I did. I went in with my clothes. It was so cold I got out right away. When I got out it didn't seem as cold as the pool. My Uncle Matt was laughing like crazy. I was laughing too after I got dried. Johnny is ok but if he fell in he new how to swim but I fell in. That is the sad part. This is a true story.

THE END

While I am typing this my Uncle Matt is reading this and is still laughing.

Already Friday

2009-01-16T18:09:00.000-08:00

I can't believe Friday is already here. The week seemed to go fast. We switched desks at school and I don't like where I sit now. My Cousin Matt is staying at my house untill Sunday. He is more of an Uncle to me but we just call him cousin. I'm working on baby bibs because I have some orders. They are coming along really good. I made the design up all by myself.

A Boring School Day

2009-01-13T17:01:00.000-08:00

Today at school was a tiring day. We did a lot of social studies... which I hate. Also at the end of the day we did something called the walk. We walk around the whole school and stop half way there and do push ups, sit ups, and jumping jacks. They are easy to do, but I hate doing them.

BTW on the last post I was supposed to post about the scarf I gave my teacher. I gave it to her and she didn't believe i made it is was so good. She wore it today to school. It looks really good on her.

The First Day of School After a Three Week Vacation

2009-01-12T16:26:00.000-08:00

Today was the first day of school after a three week vacation. Waking up this morning was kind of hard. We all went to bed at seven so we would have enough sleep waking up at six. School was kind of different and a lot of my friends got haircuts like me. It was weird. We had to ride the bus to school and from school. What is kind of sad is that on Mondays now we get out on normal time instead of 12:30.

Babybibs

2009-01-08T13:50:00.000-08:00

These are some babybibs I made. This one is the second one I made. They only take me about an hour to do each one. My mom says I can sell them for four dollars each. I made my first one on our way up to Valley Childrens Hospital. It was white. We used it last night and it is in the washer.

This is the third one I made. I like it because it is blue... my favorite color. Dennis didn't really like getting his picture taken. This is during lunch time. I was feeding him and my mom was taking the pictures.

Still Another Week Off of School

2009-01-05T20:45:00.001-08:00

We still have one more week off of school. I'm kind of getting tired of vacation and kinda want to go back to school. I miss being with my friends and learning new things. I really want to go back to school because every day at home is kinda the same.

I'm gonna try something new

2009-01-03T09:35:00.000-08:00

I had a poll on the side that said what should I make next. Try something new won. I think I'm going to make a gingerbread man or a bunch of granny squares and turn that into a blanket. I don't know what I should make. I think I will make a gingerbread man but that is knitting. Still I think I will do it.

Is it worth twenty dollars? To late now.

2009-01-03T09:29:00.000-08:00

A few days ago my mom said if I take a bite out of a jalapeno she will give me twenty dollars. I did it and I was dumb. It was so hot I started crying. My older brother Adam did it too. While I ate it we were having ice cream. I had so much ice cream because it was so hot. I think it wasn't worth it. My mouth burned for the whole night. I also had like five cups of milk. I needed something in my mouth to make the hot go away. I didn't really like it. My stomach hurt for a long time. I don't think it was worth it.

What do you think?

Christmas

2008-12-25T19:30:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!!! This morning was wonderful. We woke up kinda early and opened our presents from Santa. In my stocking I got a lot of socks and a lot of different kinds of candy. I also got the new Purenrg c.d and a card autographed by them. From my parents I got a new bed spread for my bed, two new pairs of shoes, and a new pair of jeans. I loved them a lot. I already changed my bed spread and it looks nice. All of my sisters got the same designs but different color. We also went to the Christmas service at my church. It was really nice. We sang a lot of Christmas songs. When we got home we started to make a lunch-dinner for our family. A lot of my family came. We had a great time. One of my grandmas brought a lot of desserts. Cookies of all kinds and two different kinds of pies, pumpkin and apple. It was so delicious. I had a wonderful Christmas because I spent a lot of time with my family. Merry Christmas!!

Christmas Eve

2008-12-24T19:19:00.000-08:00

This Christmas is going to be the first one at my new house and with my new baby brother. Today my grandpa and grandma came and brought presents for us. We had a great dinner and homemade bear claws for dessert. My mom made them. They were delicious. From my grandparents I got a cool book that shows how to make a t-shirt 50 different ways, cute slippers, and three balls of very pretty yarn. I already made a circle type thing with the yarn. I really like playing Christmas music on the piano. I really like playing Holy Night, Carol of the Bells, and Silver Bells. This Christmas Eve was so much fun.

Poor Dennis

2008-12-23T12:50:00.001-08:00

My little brother Dennis is so cute. About three days ago he had surgery for his cleft palate. This morning he started coughing and his stitches came off. Blood started coming out from his mouth and it wouldn't stop. Blood was everywhere. We called 911 and they came and took my mom and Dennis to the hospital. One of our neighbors watched us. We called my dad and he came home from work and took us to the hospital. We had to stay there for about two hours. It's so sad. We kept on praying and he's doing alright now. He is still there with my mom. We just finished lunch and are cleaning up after the party. I just feel so sad that he has to go through this when he's only two years old.

December 22

2008-12-22T15:53:00.000-08:00

Today is my sister's birthday party. Her real birthday is on Christmas Day but we celebrate it early. We decorated a lot of cookies and are going to give them to our neighbors. Some of us were being noisy and had to go play outside. I was being noisy too. While I was outside, me and my brother William were playing catch with a football. To see me and my family go to http://smilesandtrials.blogspot.com/. Tonight were going to watch a movie on the projector for Rachel's birthday party. I can't wait for Christmas in just three more days. Happy Holidays!!

The scarf for my Teacher

2008-12-20T20:48:00.000-08:00

This is a picture of the whole scarf. It's not a very good picture though.

This is a picture of just the fringe.

This is a picture of the pattern. I think the colors go really good together. My grandma helped me finish it. I know it's kind of thin but it's ok because it doesn't get really cold here.

December 19

2008-12-19T15:21:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I slept over at my grandma's house. I'm at her house with my two younger brothers, Andrew and Jonathan. This morning I asked her if I could go to my old school because they aren't out yet. She said yes and she dropped me off there so I can go visit with my old teachers and friends. I had a lot of fun there. I enjoyed being with my third grade teacher. One of them weren't there but I still had fun. I helped here put the snowflakes up her class made and helped pass out some papers too. I talked with old my friends and got there phone numbers and email address'. Most of them remembered me but some just forgot my name. I remembered most of them though. It's harder to say good-bye when you see them again.

I didn't finish the scarf in time and I feel bad. I'm still working on it and told my teacher I will give it to her when I return to school. I will post a picture of it soon. It's hard to believe Christmas is almost here. I kind of want to go back to school. Oh yeah, I couldn't really think of a name for this post so I just put the date.

Three Days Untill Vacation!!!

2008-12-15T16:34:00.000-08:00

YAY!! Only three more days until vacation. This Thursday is our last day and we get out at 2:25 instead of 3:25. To celebrate my class is decorating sugar cookies. Today I'm gonna work on the scarf for a long time. I know I'll finish it and I'll ask my mom to post a picture of it. I hope it'll snow this year. It hasn't snowed since I was a baby. Every year since I've known how to crochet or knit I've made a scarf for my teacher. This Wednesday at my church we're having some type of party too since it'll be our last day until January. I just can't wait until school is out on Thursday.

What a Great Friday

2008-12-12T19:44:00.000-08:00

Today at school I had three tests. A math, social studies, and spelling test. I got a hundred percent on the math and social studies but I missed two words on my spelling test. They are still great scores but I know I could of done better. I'm just so happy I got a hundred percent on the math. It was on adding and subtracting negative and positive numbers. I studied for it and the social studies test. I just got back from church where we were watching some friends. It was fun. For some reason I'm really beginning to like that I moved to Tulare. I've met a lot of great people. I still miss some of my friends but I still call them once in awhile. So all in all, I had a great Friday.

A Cool Website

2008-12-11T20:12:00.000-08:00

Today my grandma showed me this awesome website. As soon as it pops up you just draw. You click to make it a different color. It is really fun. The website is http://www.jacksonpollock.org/. I really enjoy going on it. The scarf for my teacher is coming along. I'll be done with it be next week if I work on it... which I will.

What a Day

2008-12-09T17:03:00.000-08:00

My day at school was alright. I went to school at 10:00 because I had to go to the dentist with my mom to watch my to brothers, Johnny and Dennis. It was easy. When I got back to school I had to catch up on work. It wasn't hard. I already knew how to do it. We are still doing positive and negative numbers. Today was a little harder but I still did it. The scarf is coming along for my teacher. I at least do a row a day. It is dark blue, light blue, and white. Also today is my brother's birthday. He is turning nine. Right now he is playing Donkey Kong on the projector. He really likes it because it is bigger than a computer.

School Already

2008-12-08T13:43:00.000-08:00

School was fun today but I can't believe the weekend is over. I had fun with math and I love what were doing now, adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers. It is soooo easy. I'm also crocheting a scarf for my teacher for Christmas. I learned a new stitch to make it that my grandma showed me. It's coming along. The more I work on it the sooner I will be done.

In my class we read a lot of books. Every time you read a hundred books you get to eat pizza with your teacher. I have sixty-five points and that is good since it is still like the beginning of the year. I like reading adventures or mysteries. One of my favorite series is the Anthony Horozitz books. I've read Ark Angel, Skeleton Key, Scorpia, Snakehead, and Point Blank. They are really good books.

Animals

2008-12-07T14:50:00.000-08:00

If you were an animal, which one would you be and why? Answer by commenting. I would be a bird so I could fly. I'm just curious.

Last Night

2008-12-07T14:27:00.001-08:00

Last night my family and some friends went to Marie Calendar's for my brother's birthday. He's turning nine. One of his friends that was gonna come couldn't make it. We had a fun night. After that we went to Toy's R Us. William got pokemon cards there for his birthday. He really loves them. William also got a fire pit for his birthday. Last night we made s'mores. They were really good. I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while. I've been busy. So that's what happened last night.

Another day of School

2008-12-02T16:50:00.000-08:00

Today at school we did a lot of science. Tonight I have to study for a test. I don't really like science. The new girl I still got along. Were friends now. Another one of my favorite animals is elephants. I have a webkinz elephant that I got for my birthday and it is cute. At school we got confused because we couldn't find Rachel. We found out that she is in an after school program so we had to wait for her. The thing I hate most about school is social studies and science. I do well in those subjects but I don't enjoy doing them. In my class today we had another math test. I missed one and it was a hard one. There was twenty questions and I got nineteen. That's still a good score.

Dolphins

2008-12-01T16:11:00.000-08:00

I love dolphins. I would have to say their my favorite animal. I also like koala bears and pandas. They come in second and third. Here's a picture I found of some dolphins. Tell me if you like it.

School

2008-12-01T13:53:00.000-08:00

Today was school. We had a math test and it had twenty questions. I got a 100%. We also had a new student today. She seems nice and I showed her around. I think were pretty much friends. My mom drove us in the morning but we rode the bus home. Every Monday we get out at 12:30 but every other day we get out at 3:25. I guess school is alright but I wish we had more vacations. Christmas vacation is almost here and I can't wait.

In my class were reading a book called The Sign of the Beaver. I really like that book and were almost done with it. I think I have the nicest teacher. She gives us time to do our homework at the end of the day and I always finish it.

Stuffing for Taco Bell

2008-11-30T16:15:00.000-08:00

My mom said that if we finish the bowl of stuffing from Thanksgiving we will go to Taco Bell. I took a few bites but I couldn't stand bite after bite. If every kid takes at least one bite we will go. Caleb wants to go to Taco Bell so he takes a bite of stuffing. He finally takes a bite after he microwaves it. William took a bite and looked like he was gonna throw up. He loves Taco Bell and always orders three taco surpremes. He just loves those tacos. I always order two soft tacos. I can't stand the crunchy shell.

School Again

2008-11-30T14:55:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow we have to go back to school. That means earlier bedtimes and waking up at 6:30 so we can catch the bus at 7:15. I don't really like going to school but I know how important it is. My favorite subject is math and I always get an A on that subject. The worse thing I don't like about school is riding the bus to school and back home. The bus is noisy and we get off at one of the last stops. I just wish vacation was longer.

Another Purenrg Video

2008-11-30T12:12:00.000-08:00

This is Purenrg Pray. I really like this song. Hope you do to.

The Nice Knitter

2008-11-29T21:19:00.000-08:00

The Nice Knitter blog is all done by my older sister Rachel, so don't think it's by me. I think she will enjoy it if you looked at it. She called it that beacuse she likes to knit. Hope you enjoy her blog.

A Trip to the Mountains

2008-11-29T18:07:00.000-08:00

Today our family except for mom, Anna, and Dennis were going to go on a snow trip. We got all ready and then finally when we were up there we found out there was no snow. Instead of turning around we went and saw the giant sequoia and had a great time. We had to walk a mile just to get to the tree. We saw signs that said it would take a mile but we still walked to the sequoia. When we got back to the parking lot we were all very tired. We found a camera and returned it to it's owner to. We also saw a big rock and we all climbed up it. I think it turned out to be a great trip to the mountains.

Thanksgiving is Finally Here

2008-11-26T19:09:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it's a day where we can be with family and be thankful for all we have. This year we are having it at my house and there is going to be a lot of people there to. It's really hard to believe it's are ready here. All this week we've been out of school so that's nice. Tomorrow I'm going to help with a lot of the cooking. I'm just so happy Thanksgiving is finally here.

My Dogs

2008-11-26T08:11:00.000-08:00

Last night, my sister Sveta wouldn't stop playing with our two dogs, Dolly and Misty. Misty threw up on a blanket but Sveta kept on playing with them both. Then like five minutes later Misty threw up on Sveta's shirt. It was hilarious but Sveta didn't like it so the dogs had to go outside. Dolly was being a good dog but still she had to go outside. Both of our dogs are chihuahuas. It was just so funny when the dog threw up on Sveta.

Things made by Crocheting

2008-11-25T18:58:00.000-08:00

This is something I made. All it is is a big granny square. It took me about a month to finish it.

This is something my friend Makala made me last year.

It also can turn into a baby carriage.

My C.D Case Picture

2008-11-25T18:57:00.000-08:00

This is the picture of my c.d case. I'm almost done with the strap.

Here's another picture of it.

Is it nice?

Purenrg

2008-11-25T12:56:00.000-08:00

Purenrg is a really good music group. I love them because their music is fun to listen to and it's christian. In Purenrg their are two girls and one boy. The girls name are Carolyne Myers and Caroline Williams. The boys name is Jordan Yates. Both girls are thirteen and Jordan is sixteen. I have every one of their c.d's except for their christmas album. My favorite song by them is Live my Live for You. I think Purenrg is awesome. On every one of their c.d's it has verse 1 Timothy 4:12, Don't let anyone look done on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. I have that verse memorized and I love it. Purenrg is my favorite group because their a really good christian group.

Purenrg Live My Life for You

2008-11-25T12:18:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite videos by Purenrg.