10 Years, 7 Months...School and Soccer

More to come...

I've spent a lot of time with friends this month.  I went over to Savannah's dad's house and we were going to go swimming in the lake. It rained and we couldn't go swimming, so we stayed inside to play with Cole and his friend Wes.  Our family went to Corinne's birthday party.  I also got to play at Otto's house and had a blast!  I have gotten into a new book series called Warrior Cats in addition to Mom reading Percy Jackson to me.

I was supposed to have my first soccer practice but it was cancelled because it was too hot!  We finally got to start practicing, but we only meet once a week. I enjoy playing defense, and we had our first three games. I am #5.  I Everyone is saying that I have improved a lot since the last time I played.  I had a huge cheering squad for my second game-both parents and 6 grandparents were there!  I went to Ellie's first games and was not happy.  I'm just not into volleyball and I really enjoy staying home by myself. 

Dad and I stayed home from church with a sore throat, but Luna came over and spent the night into Labor Day.  I was supposed to have a 3 day field trip to the nature school which I was not looking forward to.  I went the first day and chose to go to EEE instead.  I went the third day, but got picked up early because I just didn't feel well.  No fever and my throat looks ok, but I just feel puny. 

We had Get the Scoop night at Cedar Ridge.  I played with my friends who were there and ate ice cream before heading to Ellie's volleyball game at Hallsville.  I didn't complain at all that night, but I did have my iPad and a book.  We also had my last Mornings with Misses at school.  Mom ate donuts with me, but we forgot to take pictures!  I started choir again this year even though I said I wouldn't.

10 1/2 Years Old...Getting everything in before 5th grade starts

I've been really worried about Twist.  He has lost a lot of weight since last year and started throwing up.  Mom and Dad took his to have an ultrasound, and then exploratory surgery.  We didn't think he was going to make it through the night, but all of the sudden, he got better!  I'm so happy to have my Twisty back!

Kyrie came over to our house three times this month before she moved to Oklahoma.  She even spent the night one night!  I went to Otto's (late) birthday party at an arcade and Shakespeare's.  I thought the arcade was a lot of fun and have asked to go there for my birthday.  Some of our friends got really loud and I needed some space at the end.  Autumn also came over to our house this month too.

I had swim lessons twice in a day twice to make up for the two weeks we were out of town. Autumn, Yara, and Autumn's friend Ellie went out for Sonic in between two lessons one day. I think I'm doing great swimming, and Corrie thinks I don't need any more lessons!

Ellie had a volleyball tournament in Jefferson City, so Mom and Dad took me to the lake to go shopping.  I enjoyed my special time with Mom and Dad and picking out clothes that I like.  Dad kept picking out stuff that I used to like.  We ate at Wahlburger's in Hy-Vee per my request.  I cleaned out my closet the next day to find room for my new stuff.

VBS was this month too.  I went with Dad Saturday while mom went with Ellie to Kansas City.  Mom took me the next day. We also did Blessings of the Backpacks and I got my new bag tag to "ask questions."  There was a fun pool party for Church and I did a lot of jumping off the diving board.  Westley wanted to swim with me, but he wasn't as strong of a swimmer.  He was struggling in the deep end and I pulled him up.  He said I saved his life!  A couple days later I ended up with ear pain which was an ear infection.  Man, I hate that medicine!

Our family volunteered at the food bank with Otto's family.  Otto and I had fun working together to count how many bags we packed.  Our family also went to Ellie's volleyball pancake fundraiser and we went to Call to Battle.  I got to watch the volleyball game and played a couple of the games.  It was fun to see what high school is all about.  We also enjoyed custard at the Andy's volleyball fundraiser.

Mom and Dad went back to work and Nana Arden came a couple of times to bring us lunch.  Because I stayed here before school, I was able to go to Meet the Teacher night.  Ms. White is my teacher and she is going to be so much fun!  She is tied for the best teacher with Mrs. Sexton.

Working on my iPad

Hanging with Yara, Ellie, and Autumn at Sonic

Spending as much time with Kyrie as I can

Twist keeping my company

Molly loves hanging out in my room

Silly friends at church

Ear infection

Sisterly love