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Valentine's Day!

2012-02-14T20:31:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day- (n.) a day for the exchange of tokens of affection.

Valentine's day is such a fun day. I LOVE it! The past couple days everyone has been complaining on Facebook about how they're going to be lonely and hate Valentine's day and how dumb it is.

NOT TRUE!

Valentine's day is one of my favorite holidays. It's doesn't matter if you're lonely or not...you don't need a special someone just to be happy that day, (I mean that'd be nice but...) you have TONS of family and friends who love you just the same! Make them one of your Valentine's if you don't have a "real" one. I was plenty happy today just with my friends and family :) My Parents left to the temple to day with some of there friends. I think that is such a fun way to spend Valentine's day. I can't wait to do that with my husband when I'm older ;) Anyway, I love Valentine's day whether or not I have someone special to celebrate it with. I've got amazing friends and family around who love me. Valentine's day is the day to express your love and generosity to those who truly mean something to you. I know all day today I told my friends I love them and how grateful I am for them. You never know when something could happen and those were your last words to them. Live life to the fullest no matter what day it is :)

My role models...
Happy Valentine's Day Mom and Dad!
I love you!!

Lately I've been...

2011-12-15T21:17:00.000-08:00

Lately I've been obsessed with quotes! I'll look up quotes for anything, my moods, friendship, sports, family, relationships, and so on. I write my favorite ones down on a paper or put them on my phone. My most favorite are the inspirational ones and the funny ones. Here are my top 10 favorite:
1. "If a tie is like kissing you sister, losing is like kissing your grandmother with her teeth out." LOL
2. "Always remember to be happy because you never know who's falling in love with your smile"
3. "Keep smiling.. It makes people wonder what you've been up too."
4. "Beauty is power; a smile is its sword." (blog quote:))
5. "Life is something you do when you can't sleep."
6. "It's better to fail trying then to fail without attempting."
7. "Giving up doesn't always mean your weak; sometimes it means you're strong enough to let go."
8. "Friends are kisses blown to us by Angels"
9. "If winning isn't everything.. Why do they keep score?"
10. "Men forget everything; Women remember everything. That's why men need instant replays in sports." LOL

Those are awesome:) Whatever mood I'm in i always look up something inspirational, or funny, or just something to make me smile. I usually look up scriptures too. A lot of my favorites are from the Book of Mormon and the Bible. In seminary we've been studying the Old testament and I've found a lot of awesome scriptures in there that I love. I wanna share those too:
~Deut. 6:4-5
~Joshua 1:8-9
~Joshua 22:27
~Joshua 24:15
~1 Sam. 16:7
~Psalms 31:24
~Isaiah 1:18
~ Isaiah 5:20
*St. Mat. 5: 44
*St. Luke 2:10-16

I Love the scriptures they are truly my inspiration everyday. I love going to seminary every morning and studying them with my friends. It's such a great blessing:)

Long time no... blog?

2011-12-13T18:53:00.000-08:00

HELLOO Bloggers!! It's been since the beginning of freshman year since I wrote on here! I can't believe its the middle of my Sophomore year already! Time flies when you're busy...

Anyway, this year has been SO crazy with cheer, church activities, schoooooool, friends and family! But I've been so blessed too. Right now is the off season for cheer until the real season of basketball starts (I can't wait:D) It's been really great this year because Marissa made the cheer team so I haven't been so lonely on JV. Football season was an adventure. It was so much fun cheering at home games and staying for varsity games and THEN going on a bus to away games and hanging out with the JV cheerleaders and football players during the varsity games. SO MUCH fun!! I can't wait for basketball, it's gonna be a blast (except we don't get to go to away games:( oh well..) Church has been great, as always. This year at school I've had TONS of missionary moments, they weren't even big ones either just little things bout our church. Seminary has been really fun:) Sister Kortsen is a great teacher! We've been studying the Old Testament and it's actually really fun finding all these connections with the Book of Mormon. I love all the stories in the old testament, they are so cool! This Gospel really is a great and life changing blessing.

SCHOOL! Oh boyyyy.. I really love all my classes this year.
1st block: Art 1&2 with Ms. Toste, who is a very interesting being.
2nd block: Chemistry with Mr.Carroll, who likes to fart on students who fall asleep in class or make old jokes that don't make any sense.
3rd block: English 10A with Mr. Schaltesss(schleeter) who is the most "mantastic" english teacher ever even though he may be hard at times he knows how to teach students the right way.
4th block: World studies with Ms. Bonner who is the craziest most entertaining teacher ever and yells and gets excited when lecturing about world history.
5th block: Algebra 2A with Mr. Maupin who I had for Geometry last year and gave me a C+(79.5%) but this year is actually doing a lot better and I like actually like his class instead of hate it.
6th block: Spanish 2 with Senor Adams who is the craziest, and loudest, but fastest and shortest Spanish speaking gringo(white boy) I have ever met. He is a great teacher, but do not get on his bad side if you want him to go crazy angry Spanish on you.
And that sums up the 1st semester of my sophomore teachers in a nut shell :)

This year I have met so many new people it's amazing:) With all my new classes, I don't really have any with my friends besides 2 classes. But I've gotten to know A LOT of people. Also a ew family from Orem, Utah moved in this summer! They are so awesome! Nick and Cassie!:) I love you Cassie she is a such a cutie! Even though she may look older than me (because she's like 5 inches taller than me) I'm still older than her! She is such a cool person! Anywhoooo, my family is doing great! I'm so blessed to be in the Anderson Family. Everyday I thank Heavenly Father for my beautiful and loving family. I'm truly grateful because without them, I would be nothing today. I would have no motivation or inspiration to do anything. They are INCREDIBLE! I Love this Christmas season. It's one of my Favorites. And this year for Christmas I wished for Nothing. Yupp that's right.. A 15 year old girl asked Santa for nothing. nada. zippp! I'm just so grateful and thankful for everything I have, I don't want or need anything! This Year has been Amazing and i can't wait to start a new one!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone!!

This is my favorite picture out of the WHOLE Year! Thanks Sister Dickson! <3

Graduation Pictures :)

2010-05-30T15:05:00.001-07:00

The graduating class of 2010..

After the graduation :) me and my mommy..

Me and my besties..

Me and my school friends..

I GRADUATED! :D

I can't believe it!

2010-05-28T15:55:00.000-07:00

May 27, 2010 was the day graduated MIDDLE SCHOOL! I'm so excited to finally be out of middle school, but its sad 'cause I'll miss all my friends over the summer :'( But I'm basically a freshman (frosh, or fresh meat) now! Graduation was really good it went well and then afterword's, Kayla's family and my family went to Mavericks for dinner.. It was way good! Then we went to our graduation dance!! It was super fun and Kayla had a wheelchair and was dancing and pushing her around. Then at the end for a slow dance theres this guy Morgan who wanted to dance with Marissa, but he was "to nervous to ask such a beautiful girl" so Nathan asked for him. Then they danced and my mom got some of it on video and Kayla took pictures and a video. It was pretty funny, but we all forced her to do it for a good cause (Morgans the only white boy at our school and hes kind of a retard, nobody really likes him) but that's why she got voted biggest heart out of the girls at our school. Anyways!.. I'm so excited for all the things to come in the future! High School, Seminary, Boys, and more:) It's just the beginning...

What? It's a blessing??

2010-04-21T18:50:00.000-07:00

I looked up the definition of 'friend'. According to http://www.dictionary.com/, the two deinitions say "friend: a person whom knows, likes, and trust" and "friend: a person attatched to another by feelings of affection or personal reguard". It really stood out to me that friends are such a blessing to have.
Friends know one another, and of course they like each other, more like love. And they can trust each other with keeping fun secrets, and stuff like that! When you get to know someone you never know , they could be your best friend til the end, or if its a guy, he could end up being your husband :) Friends are such a blessing to have. Both you and your friends are attached together some how.. your share feelings, talk bout stuff, and your fun secrets! im so grateful to have my great, and wonderful frriends in my life no matter if there older than me, younger than me, my age, or my sibling.. Having friends is no doubt about it... a blessing!

HIGH SCHOOL!

2010-04-02T16:06:00.000-07:00

This last Wednesday I got to sign up for my class, of course for High School! I chose, English 9A and have summer reading :( but I'm going to read The Silver Kiss.. and Summer of a German Soldier. I heard they are good books. Next I'm taking Biology A. Then Geometry A, my teacher recommended me Geometry or Geometry A, so I just took the advanced class because I'm planning to take all advanced. Next I have to take Intro PE :((I don't like PE).. then I have to take a Health Class and Computer Apps. (I love computers ;)) and my elective is Spanish 1.. BUT I had to choose 3 back-up electives, so I chose Ceramics 1, Art 1, and Wood 1. I'm REALLY looking forward to High School!

Finally!

2010-01-18T08:04:00.000-08:00

I finally have the time to post something! Starting school, gymnastics, church, the new year, etc.. i have been so busy.
School has been so busy now that i am in the 8th grade. I have all my friends, but new teachers that are not the best :/ P.E. is basically the most easiest since I am still in gymnastics. Now in history we are studying for an EXAM!!!!! I'm not excited. Oh well I'll just have to study hard :)
Next is gymnastics. This last competition season I competed level 5, and i got to go to the state competition. On the other hand it was on a Sunday so i decided not to go. Now I'm back in the gym just practicing regularly.
Church.. well I've been the 1st counselor ever since I became a beehive. The old beehives have left and now new ones are coming in. I just love coming to the church it makes me feel happy and I no it's the place to be.
2010.. this year is going to be great. I am starting my freshman year at San Benito High in August. Plus I'll be starting seminary, AHH!! but I'm excited to start all that. It's going to be tough in High school, but that's why we are here on earth, is to face the challenges Heavenly Father has given us :)

My 13th birthday

2009-09-12T09:06:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday was my 13th birthday. Finally I am a teen. That night I opened my presents and my last present was...a...CELL PHONE! I was so surprised and I didn't even ask for one. It was so cool and awesome. I love you Mom and Dad! I will post pictures later!

Catch-Up

2009-09-02T14:39:00.000-07:00

School has been so busy and never had time to blog. This school year started out well. My teachers are good and all my classmates are pretty nice. I like being at school, but sometimes it can be a bore. In my gymnastics life, I have been practicing my routines and next week is my very first meet of competing level 5. I am SO excited but a little nervous. and the day before my first meet is my BIRTHDAY! I'm finally turning 13. A teenager at last :)
The first day of school grandma was with us, but then after we left, she left.

SCHOOL!

2009-08-16T18:47:00.000-07:00

Ahhhhhh! School is tomorrow! I am excited but very nervous at the same time. This year me and all my friends are in home room all together. I am sooo happy. Next I will get to go to seminary and I will be starting HIGH SCHOOL! Isn't that crazy?? Everyone out there have a womderful first day of school!

Camp, Competition, and school?

2009-08-06T09:26:00.001-07:00

The month of August has been super busy. Getting ready for girls camp, school, and I'm starting gymnastics competition next month. Luckily these are all very fun, well school isn't that much.
This year I am going to be a second year at girls camp. I am bringing my friend Marissa and my two other friends from school that are not LDS. It's going to be really fun and I think my friends will have fun too.
I'm am going to be attending Gabilan Hills school for 8th grade this year. It will be my last year of middle school and then next year I get to attend seminary and High School.
In my gymnastics life, this year I am competing level 5. I am super excited and a little nervous. This is my first year and I hope I will do great. Wish me luck!!

Quick and Fun

2009-08-04T13:57:00.000-07:00

Around the end of July my family was having a reunion and my cousin was getting married. My family decided we would take a 4 day trip to Utah and back. Thursday was my cousin Jayson's wedding. He married a girl named Jordan and he has a brother named Jordan. Kind of funny? Anyway that morning we went to the Salt Lake temple and all the kids got to wait while the parents went to the Sealing room in the temple. After we went outside to take pictures with the bride and groom. It was super hot. The hottest day of the year. That afternoon we wanted to stay in Salt Lake City so we went to the church office building and went to the very top. It was REALLY cool. Then we went to the cemetery and me and Kort were the first ones to spot President Hinckley's grave stone. It was pretty awesome. After wards we went to the reception. It was very pretty, but still super hot and I was wearing all black how crazy am I? Luckily they had Italian ice that was super good. After the bride and groom had said Hi to everyone they went over and cut the cake.. yum! Then It was almost over, but the had to dance one last time. That night we had to go grams to stay the night, and boy was it crazy. There was 7 girls and 2 boys sleeping in the basement. It was really squished.
The next morning everyone got up and headed to The Howard reunion. It was so awesome. You could go on the dunk tank, ride a 4-wheeler, take a ride on the horse, or on the tractor train. It was really fun. The food was amazing. that night we had s'mores and when it got dark they shot off fireworks on a hill right above us. that day there was a little storm of lightning and thunder, and then at night it came back and broke one of our tent poles so our tent fell over when we were sleeping. It was crazy.
The next morning we had a wonderful breakfast. After the activities continued. Me and all my cousins rode on a 4-wheeler and we took turns driving it was sooooooo fun. Right before everyone was going to leave Jordan, the brother, took Me and my cousins on a jeep ride. There was crazy bumps everywhere but it was still fun. Then we all had to say good but because we were heading home. That reunion was really fun and I can't wait to do it again.

Jayson and Jordan at the temple taking pictures. It was a very pretty day to have a wedding. See how hot it is. It was BURNING!Here we are at the Salt Lake Temple.President Hinckley lays here with his wife. It was really cool to find him.

All the my cousins and me. It's so fun going to Utah to see them.
Here we are at the reunion 4-wheeling. My cousin, Jace, in the back taught me how to drive a 4-wheeler. Now I love it!
That night we were waiting for some action from the fireworks. We don't look that happy :)
I'm saying my last goodbye's until next year. It's always sad saying goodbye :(

Who Tooted?

2009-07-19T17:04:00.000-07:00

The other night, my family and I went to go see the latest Harry Potter. WARNING: If you have not seen it do not finish reading this. Anyway, We were at the part after Dumbledore had died and all a sudden... BERLIN tooted! Half of the people in the theater started laughing. Out of all the people in the theater, Berlin was the one that had to let it out. It was HILARIOUS!!! Me and Kort and Berlin almost died of laughter:) It was definitely a night to remember.

Hilight's of our Utah trip.

2009-07-19T09:28:00.000-07:00

This is a fast food place we went to and there was a dog that wanted to take a picture with us.
Kamryn fell asleep after the lake and Izzy decided to join her.One of the days we went to a cave called "Minnetonka cave" It was discovered by my great great uncle Edward Arnell.
Our last day at the lake, Kort found a bull frog and he set it on his stomach. EWW!
Berlin just turned 7. When we were at our friends the Petersen's, she found a friend that was younger than her and taller than her. :)
My dad's birthday is my favorite holiday of the year. It's the 4th of July, and that is always spent with family from Utah and always with him.

Wonderful Vacation

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

For the past 2 weeks I was visiting lots of family. for 1 week we spent it at my grandmas house and we got to hang out at there city pool for a couple of days. The next week we went to our cabin in St.Charles, Idaho right on the border of Idaho and Utah. I was so fun. We celebrated Berlin's birthday on the 1st of July. The rest of the week we went to the lake and one day Kort found and frog and put it on his stomach. Anther day we went to a landfill and we saw a dead horse, how weird? We came back to my grandmas and the 3rd and then celebrated my dad's birthday on the the 4th of July. It was so fun. For his birthday, we went to see "Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs" and then went back to the city pool, which my uncle owns, to swim and watch the fireworks that the city does every year at the park. At 8 o'clock everyone is kicked out except for family. :) We got to watch the fireworks from inside the pool. It was really cool. They shot some that felt like they shook the ground. It was pretty Awesome! The next Sunday we went to visit a couple friends the Sharp's, Brathwaite's, Wakefield's, and Peterson's. It was really fun seeing them. This whole trip we had Izzy our dog and one of the days we got to go see her mom and some of her sisters. She was so chicken. It was pretty funny. :) I will post some a pictures later!

Oquirrh temple

2009-06-27T11:12:00.000-07:00

Yesturday I went to the Oquirrh Temple with some of my cousins. Some of you have heard that this temple was struck by lightening. We got to take some pictures of it. The Angel Moroni's arm and face were burnt pertty bad. Anyway the tour was really great. we saw the baptismal font first, boy was it beautiful. Seeing the temple grounds inside made me want a temple near by my town. It was a great experience for me. I loved it!

A summer weekend!

2009-06-17T10:45:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, our kind neighbor's, invited us to their cabin for a couple of days. We left Wednesday night right after mutual. All the moms and some girls, plus Kort, didn't get to the cabin til 1:30 AM. We were all super tired. The next morning we got up and headed to a lake called "New Melonie's" I was really fun. Did you know I'm not a big fan of lake activities such as wake boarding and tubing? The first day I decided not to try any, but the next day something amazing came over me.
Friday morning we had to pack up and clean everything. We helped load the cars and then we headed to a lake that was on the way home. The lake was called "Lake McClure". There was a lagoon with a playground and picnic tables. We ate our lunch and then headed over to the other part of the lake. While we were getting the boats ready, my dad showed up to boat with us the last day. Me and Mercedes jumped on the Dickson's boat, and Kayla and her went tubing.
Later I got really hot, so we stopped to swim. Sister Dickson Said,"Kylii, I will go on the tubes with you and I will tell Loren to only go 5 mph", so That feeling came over me and I got on the tube with Kayla, Kamryn, and Annette. We started going, and I had a little feeling of comfort , helping me not to be scared. But on Kayla's tubes, if you go to slow you sink. While we were on, we went over some waves and we happened to sink with Kamryn on and reef on the other.I was the only one to survive the sink. But we all got back on and I decided to go a little faster. The boat stopped and the little kids got off except for Reef. So I told Brother Dickson to go at 10 mph. I started to like it. Later on I went on Mercedes tube. I was a little frightened, but once we stared I got over it, and some fun. we went over this really BIG bump, and it scared the Heck out of me and my side went the highest. Now I am not that scared of tubing. Maybe next time I will try wake boarding... :)

Summer

2009-06-05T11:44:00.000-07:00

It's Summer now! I am so excited except for one thing, it's still cold and cloudy. Hopefully it warms up. I am excited to go camping, have BBQ's, sleepovers, trips to Utah, and going to the beach. I can't wait to do all those things. Summer!!

Memorial Day

2009-05-29T21:43:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day was planned to go to the Beach, but once we checked the weather at 60 degrees, we decided to stay home. Instead we cleaned the house and the went to go see the movie "The Night of the Museum #2" with the Meyers and Olreich's. After ward's we went to the Merell's to have a BBQ with a bunch of people from the ward plus the missionaries. The food was so delicious and there was great dessert. Now I can't wait for summer to have more BBQ's. Yeah!!

American Idol

2009-05-21T15:02:00.000-07:00

Last night was the American Idol finale. After mutual, me and the Meyers came straight to my house and we started watching all the duets, and then it was time for the winner to be announced. Afton and I were going nuts, and couldn't wait to hear who the winner was. " And the winner of season 8 is..... KRIS ALLEN!!" Me and aft started going bizarrck and were screaming and yelling WHOAA! We were both soooooo happy to have our favorite person finally win. Also I love Kris Allen because he has the same initals as me (Kylii Anderson & Kris Allen). Ain't that funny?

Cinco De Mayo

2009-05-07T14:36:00.000-07:00

Cinco De Mayo seems like a fun celebration. Hearing and seeing all the history behind it, sounded very interesting. Only If we had a fun celebration day for our church. HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!!

CST's

2009-04-28T14:51:00.000-07:00

Today was the first day of CST (California State Testing). I was just a little nervous from all the teachers pressure. They told us that it would place us in high school and if we didn't do good, we would be placed in low classes. But now one test is over and I'm more relaxed. I can't wait to see my results in summer. Wish me luck!!

Work day

2009-04-25T07:53:00.000-07:00

On Thursday was Bring your children to work day. Me, my brother, and my sister got to go with my dad to work. In the morning we got to go eat donuts in this big office. Then we got a tour of the lab. Next, was time for the raffle, and Kort won "Marley and Me." Anyway. After that we went and hung out in my dads office and met a lot of people. Lastly we went mini golfing with a bunch of friends that work with my dad. It was a fun day to go to work.

Easter Day

2009-04-19T08:30:00.000-07:00

Easter day was a great day. Sunday talks were good and lessons were all about Easter. Next, was time for pictures after church. Our lawn isn't the best so my mom decided to take our pictures on the Dickson's lawn. That night was an awesome dinner, and after wards the Sowards came over for a while and just hung out or as I should say, they came over to home teach my family. Once they left, we still haven't had our Easter egg hunt, so we had in the dark with flashlight. Now that is our new tradition. It was very fun. Then all the fun and eating candy stopped. We had to go brush our teeth.

The Exciting things this month

2009-04-08T17:38:00.000-07:00

It's almost here. I can't believe it's almost Easter and Spring Break. I get to spend time with lots of my family. My cousins from Utah are coming to visit. Next my Cousin Cecy is getting married. Then, me and my family get to go to my other Cousins house, and then the rest of the week with my best friends. Boy what an exciting vacation ahead of me. Happy Easter everyone!!

Feburary Birthday's

2009-03-07T08:42:00.000-08:00

This past month in February, was my mom's and Kamryn's birthday. Kamryn is now 5 and my mom is... I won't say. I know they both had a wonderful birthday I love you both! "You've had a birthday shout, HOORAY! We want to sing to you today! One year older and wiser too, Happy Birthday to you!"

Byu dance

2009-02-18T15:40:00.000-08:00

This was an awesome, fun dance. Hope you like it!

5k run

2009-02-16T12:16:00.000-08:00

In January, Me, my mom and Kort went to San Juan Batista to run a 5K. I was not really ready to run, but I did it anyway. We started to run at a slowly and then eventually faster. Once we got to the halfway mark, a man told us our time for 1 1/2 miles. It was 18 minutes. We turned around and headed back to the finish line. I had to take a brake and walk a little, but not very much. Once we were so close, there was another man who said I could be the youngest female finisher. I felt happy, but then Kort sprinted ahead of me and beat me. It was kinda funny. Anyway we all finished together and headed off to lunch together. It was Great fun!!

A BYU night

2009-01-28T17:13:00.000-08:00

On January 16th my team and I got to go up to San Jose and do a dance for the gymnastics meet against San Jose State, BYU!!(ya!), and U.C. Davis. Shelby got to come with me up. It was great. We got there a little late, but still got to watch them compete. They were total AWSOMENESS! especially Byu. Just before we were on, we went into a back room and warmed up, but the room was all chalky and weird. Though we still tried to stretch without getting any chalk on our buzzums. It was a little nervraking but once we started, the butterflies went away. Boy was it tiring, but it sure was awesomely fun. After we were done preforming, Taylor, Shelby, and me all got to go say hi to all the Byu gymnast. One of named Megan remembered me and the others. When the meet was all over, we got to take some pictures with the Byu coach, Brad, and some of the gymnast. It was really cool to see them. Brad asked Taylor if we were coming back, and she said," Maybe, prbably." Brad's reply was,"Maybe? Probably? you mean Absolutely!, you just forgot." That cracked me up. Anyway, hopefully I will go again next time.

Having a blast

2009-01-25T10:05:00.000-08:00

The day after Christmas we packed up and headed for Utah. The drive was so long, but we finally got to my Nana and Papa's at 1:30 am. we got our Pj's and headed for bed. That morning we got up and Kort, Berlin, and Kamryn headed for the snow. It was way to cold so I stayed in. It sure did look like fun. That night we went to Chili's for dinner and after ward's I went to Old Navy to shop for a while. The next day was Sunday, time for church. It is always fun to just go to Sacrament, He He. After we came home and had a wonderful lunner. the next day I decided to go in the snow. I got snuggle warm and ran outside. Me and my siblings made a snowman and then we made forts for a snowball fight. My dad came out and it began. That afternoon we went bowling and Kamryn won, how funny is that. The next day my Nana and Papa took us to breakfast. It was delicious. We came back and got all warm and then went to Cherry hill park and went sledding. It was awesome. Someone there had already made a giant hill. It was really fun. we came back and then we went to go see "Bedtime Stories". That was hilarious. After we met up with some cousins and went to the Spaghetti Factory. Then we went in the mall to the club house the had and played for about an hour and a half. it was super fun.

The next day we packed up and went to my grandma's house. when we got there we visited and then went off to bed. The next day we went out to see Aunt Dalea's pups, Izzy's siblings. They were so cute. When we got back I called my cousin's( Jace & Brin) to come to grandma's. We made a puzzle for her and then the rest of Brin's family came over and Jayson made Enchilada Verda. It was so Delicious. After we played Phase 10 and usually Grandma would win but she was behind.The next day we went to Hardware Ranch to see Elk. It was freezing, but also very cool to see the Elk like on "Polar Express." After that we still visited with family and played lots of games. The next day was time for us to pack and go home. It was so sad to leave all my family again. Once we got home the memories were still in heart. I could tell Izzy was happy to see us. Thanks for the memories family!!

No Christmas Bummer after all

2009-01-25T09:49:00.000-08:00

Christmas day was great, but all day there was poring rain. anyways that was the bummer, it was still a wonderful Christmas. That morning we all woke up with agony to see our presents from "Santa" as I would say. We had cinnamon rolls, O.J., and bacon of course. It was so delicious, Thanks mom! After that we went and got our stockings and got to open them first. I got the movie "Narnia Prince Caspian" and some undergarments, you know like, underwear,socks, and undershirts. Anyway after that we got to play with our Santa presents. I got a globe to help me with my history, lanyard strings, a water bottle, some make-up, a ipod stereo, and a great Christmas morning with my family. Later on we went to the Christmas tree and opened our presents from mom and dad. I got some cute uggs, a new jewelry box, a purse, 100 dollars for shopping, running shoes, and i think that's it. Anyway it was one of the best Christmas' ever. Happy Holiday's!!!

Twilight

2008-12-06T22:10:00.000-08:00

I just started reading the book "Twilight" and OMK, it is the best book in the WHOLE world. I can't take my eyes off of it. Everytime I have spare time, I am reading the best book in the world. Man, who ever layes eyes on that book, can't take them off. eventually I will finish, then I will get to see the movie. after that, I 'm goin' to read the rest of the series IF..... I feel like it. I probably will, but yuo never know. OH.... I have to read that book right NOW!!!

States!!

2008-12-06T22:00:00.000-08:00

Today was the day that I was one of the best gymnasts in Northern california. I got to compete in the 2008 Nor. Cal. Level 4 championships. My firts event was beam and I was the very first one to compete. I was a little nervous, but not a lot. I did warble as much and and didn't fall, it was just that I went over time. When you compete beam you are timed, so ya that's the hard part. anyway, I got an 8.1 which I have gotten a lot higher but it was still good. next was floor. I was warming up, and my floor was inproving a lot since a while back. Anywho, I was doing really well and got an 8.950 and placed 8th. That was my best score on floor. Next was vault my best event. I remembered all my corections and just ran like the wind. I was so happy, and I got a 9.175 which was still good. Last but maube least favorite, was bars. I remembered EVERY corection and did my best and scored an 8.55. This was maybe one of my best meets, but it was a chance to have fun and just do my best!

That special day of Thanks

2008-11-29T11:19:00.000-08:00

My Thankgiving day was the best. It was the most fun one of all even though I didn't spend it with extended family. My family invited our friends the Meyers who had Thankgiving with us a couple years ago. Then we had some neighbors who came over too. It was sooo fun. Everyone came over around 2 o'clock and then the fun began. We had a bunch of yummy food, like turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, yams, rolls, etc. It was all so yummy, I thought I was going to be sick. Next it was time for dessert. We had a bunch more people come over for dessert which was SOOOO good. It all looked mouth watering. But the only pies I ate were grasshopper pie adn I think that's it, but my favortie pie is Key lime and now we have leftovers. Yeah!Anyway, It was the most special day of Thanks.
After everyone left, I got to spend the night at the Meyers house and there son got to spend the night at my house. It was a fun Thanksgiving night. We set up our beds and watch the movie "You've Got Mail ." When the movie was over, we weren't sleepy yet, so we played Mario Cart. I lost all the games, but it was still fun. In the morning we ate yummy pancakes and leftover rolls from Thanksgiving. after we got all ready for the day and next we played the honorable funnest game Rock band!
I'm greatful to have so many friends. Thank you Meyers, you made my Thanksgiving the best one ever. It was a very special day of thanks!!

Halloween has come and past...

2008-11-22T21:14:00.000-08:00

I haven't posted in a long time, but today I had the time. Halloween came and left, but it was really fun. We had a school parade, trunk or treat at the church, and got to go trick or treating after. Me, shae, and my color buddies went to carli's house after wards and had a sleepover on Hallow's eve night.we sorted all our candy and then ate a bunch., but halloween seemed as if it didn't even happen. now it's time for Thanksgiving, one of my favorites. I am so happy to have a Thanksgiving day. can't wait to gobbly that turkey up!

5th meet

2008-10-17T19:00:00.000-07:00

This meet was in San bruno just before San Fransisco. I was really excited for this one. our first event was vualt, one of my best. I was really running hard. There was like fire marks after I was done running, yup I was fast (just kidding). I got a 9.350 and I got 1st place on vault. I was SOOO happy. next was bars, and I was trying so hard to get a 9 but I got an 8.6 and second place. Third was beam. I has hoping for a 9 but I knew beam wasn't my best event. guess what I did get a 9 and was tied with shelby for 1st, YA again!!! last was floor and I was trying to get a 9 but again I wasn't so good at floor either. I got an 8.7756 and still got in third place wich is still really good. and for the all around I got a 35.725 which I got in 2ND I was SOOOOO happpy. it was my best meet EVER!! I hope I can even get 3 9's on my last meet before I go to states in December. I can't wait!!!

My izzy girl

2008-10-17T18:51:00.000-07:00

Izzy's birthday was on wednesday, the 15th. when I woke up she seemed older already. I am so glad to have her as a dog. She is very lovable and kind. I hope she stays around for a long time. how about she dies when I die so we both can go to heaven together. I love you Izzy!!!

4th Meet

2008-10-17T18:39:00.000-07:00

My 4th meet was in SLO (San luis Obispo). Our first event was bars. I was hoping I would get an 8.9 or a 9 but I got an 8.65. Next was Balance beam and I got an 8.8. Next was floor. I got an 9.0 hoping I would get that and i did. last event was vault my best event so far this season... I got.. an 9.1!!! I have gotten better than that by 1 tenth so i am good. After wards we went to a bonfire and did lots of relay races. they were super fun. I can't wait for tha next meet! I hope I do even better.

Berlin, my silly baby sister

2008-09-21T15:59:00.000-07:00

My sister Berlin was so funny when she was a baby. She always made this face and it use to crack me up. She is still pretty funny with her friend Corey. They made this game up called,"Guy". They would pick up anything like a stick or a crayon or even a piece of polly pocket clothing and start playing "Guy." They would say," Hey GUy come over here Guy, come to my house guy. AHHHH!! I'm falling guy help meee!!!" I t was HILARIOUS!! But now they are growing up and now are just playing regular games, but ever once in awhile they will start plying... well you know I just told you.

3rd Gymnastics meet

2008-09-21T15:41:00.001-07:00

This meet was in Livermore and I got to go up with Shelby. My mom was going to a retreat with our church so my mom couldn't take me to the meet. My sister, Berlin, had a soccer game around 10:00am so my dad had to ake her so me dad couldn't take me up to the meet. My mom talked with Shelby's mom and she said it was fine. The best part was that we got to go up in a hotel about 5 mins. away from the gym. We drove there after school on Friday, and then got to the hotel around 6pm. We ate dinner and then Shelby did my hair for the meet. I the Hotel we rented a movie and I fell asleep before it was over, but in the morning we got up and had breakfast downstairs in the loft area. Once we were done we we got purttied up and left for the meet. First was Beam, and I went first. The score boards weren't working so I didn't know my score until all of us were done. Donna, my coach, told me I got an 8.75 which is pretty good but I did better in the last meet. Next was Vault. I was sooo excited because I new I could score a 9 because I did the last meet. Well I did I got a 9.25 which was even BETTER than the last time. Boy was I happy. the thrid rotation was floor, and I had to get a higher score than last time or I wouldn't qualify for state, but my score was an 8.85, that was 3 pionts higher than the last meet. By then I knew I was going to qualify for state again. Last but not least was bars. I was sooo excited for bars; it's my favorite event, besides vault. I tried my best and got an8.9. I was SOOOO close tyo a 9, I just didn't point a toe or something. I was kinda mad, but guess what, I still qualified for state. YES!!!!! I am so happy now.

2nd Gymnastics Meet

2008-09-16T21:40:00.000-07:00

Saturday was my second meet. It was in Concord at 8AM. Me and my mom had to leave around 6:30AM to get there. For breakfast we stopped at Mcdonald's which was SOO good. Anyway, I was a little late because we got lost. Our first event was bars, as I nervously waited for my score, it came to me, "Bronco Medenhall" My dad told me that Bronco Mendenhall said do it step by step and you will achieve your goal. So I did and I got an 8.9 on bars. Next was beam and I thought the same thing, and guess what I got an 8.9. I was SOO happy. Now It was time for floor. I waited and waited, finally I got an 8.575 which is pretty good. Then the last event, VAULT, my worst enemy. As I waited for my turn, thinking,"Ican do it, I can do it, RUN!!!!" I ran and I ran as fast as I could. When I was finished I axiously waited for my score, and guess what it was a 9.125. MY FIRST 9. I felt so good and I felt acomplished. Now my goal is to get at least 2 9's next meet. I am so excited for the 3rd meet. Can't wait to tell you!

Beach Bonfire Party

2008-09-16T21:35:00.000-07:00

Friday night I had a birthday party with all my friends. We got to go to Manresa Beach and have a bonfire. It was really nice. We set up a volleyball net and played a little game and then we ate nice, big hamburgers. Once it was getting darker, a beach guard came and told us we had to leave before they tow our cars. So we packed up and left back to home. When we got home we ate cake and opened presents. Everone was SOOO nice. I thank you all for coming to my party. It was so wonderful. THANK YOU!!

Birthday Time

2008-09-10T18:00:00.000-07:00

Today's my birthday, finally! I have been waiting for this day to come for ever! I finally 12 WHOO HOO!! It's also my cousin Jakes birthday and he is turning 5. I am so realived I am not in primary anymore. YES! It's time for Young Womens! I have been waiting for this too. for my birthday I got a bunch of CUTE Hollister clothes, coincidence I live there, and lots of jewlrey, and last , but not least I got an ipod from my nana and Papa Kohkonen. I thanked them of course. It just feels good to be 12. YES!!

1st Gymnastics meet

2008-09-06T21:31:00.000-07:00

Today was my first gymnastics meet in Santa Cruz. I t was HOT in the gym which was 100 degrees. My leotard was long seleves which was worse. The good thing was I improved from last year. The bad thing is that I only got 1 metal. I am bummed, but the other girls were way better; there scores were in the 9's but all of mine were in the 8's. It was still really good compared to last year. Anyway, my next meet is next Saturday in Concord. Boy am I ready. I hope it's air conditioned. HeHe!!

Gymnastics Meets

2008-09-06T09:43:00.000-07:00

Meet season is starting now. I am so nervuse but i am excited too. I am competing level 4, but once I connect all my level 5 sckills I get to compete level 5. Now I have been working even harder; it feels like my guts are falling out and I am not kinding. I have improved a lot since when I posted my very first gymnastics slide show. I am sooo glad to be competing again because then you could see how much better you have gotten since the time before, plus you get to hang out and talk and snack on healthy "good" foods. My first meet is actually today at 2:15 . I tell you about it later. Wish me luck!

Beach days...

2008-09-05T19:07:00.000-07:00

On September 1st, Labor day, my family and a bunch of friends got together and went to Sea Cliff Beach. It was SOO fun. Actually went in the water because usually I don't, but I did and I was So glad that I did even my friends were shocked that I got in the water. I went boogie boarding with my friends and we played volleyball and paddle ball. The boys and some dads dug for sand Crabs, EWW!! After we were so tired but we got to get a ice cream treat after. So glad I went in the water. It felt like I acomplished something. Yeepey for me!! Lador day was AWSOME!!!

School Starts

2008-08-19T22:53:00.000-07:00

AHHH!!! School has started and I am already in the 7th grade, can you believe that? I was excited, but wasn't because when I went to go see who my teachers were going to be, I was the only one in a class. My friends were all in the other classes together. I was SOOO bummed. But I am getting used to my classmates. Some are really annoying, some are nice (I like the nice ones).
I hope this year is going to be good. Wish me luck!

Pioneer Trek

2008-08-06T22:19:00.000-07:00

My mom and dad are goin to Pioneer Trek as a Ma and Pa. They are "pretending" to be Pioneers and use hand-carts, and walk a long way, and sleep out in the open under the stars, and only have a little to bring. I am sad because they are going to be gone for 2 1/2 days. The kids and I are goin to be staying with the Chathams and Dicksons one day, the next with Lawrences and Dicksons. I am excited to be with all my friends, but will be missing my parents too. I hope they are safe on this trip. Once I get to go I will be SOO excited, It sounds pretty fun. Hope to try it one year!

Gilroy Gardens

2008-07-24T11:57:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I went to Gilroy Gardens for the first time. My first ride was the Banana Split which was the Scariest ride I have ever been on in my life. Then we went on a couple baby rides. Then we went on a roller coast Called Timber Twister Coaster. I thought it was going to be scary but it wasn't. Later after lunch the girls split up from the rest we went on the rides we wanted to like the Paddle boats shaped like ducks, and Hot air Balloons, and then we went on the 1950 cars and 1920 cars. I liked the 1950's because you would get sprayed in the car wash, but I like the other one because it was easier to drive because you could see. While we did that everyone went to the swim place when they were done they went on rides and then we went to the water place. It was a bunch of fun!! I want to go again. Then right after I went straight to Gymnastics. I was SOO tired.

My pup, Izzy that loves to make music

2008-07-13T21:31:00.000-07:00

I love my pup, Izzy. I don't know what life would be without her. Anyway one day I was goofing off and I found a funny video on youtube. It's my pup, Izzy beatboxing. How funny is that.

Trinity's out

2008-07-09T23:11:00.000-07:00

We always go on this one big camping trip in the summer, and this year there was a lot of fire's up in the mountain's. Lots of our friends decided not to go, then my family decided not to go. What a bummer. My cousins were going to come this year, but just to be safe we are now not going. We might just go on a little hike and camp somewhere with my cousins. Thats okay that we're not going. That is still sad that we aren't. Everyday now there has been somke in the air because of fires. There has been so many, I feel safer not going. A more Safer summer.

July Party's

2008-07-09T11:50:00.000-07:00

July 1st was my sister berlin's birthday. She turned 6yrs old. She got to choose where she wanted to go and she chose a water park called 7 peeks. I also got to go there the day after here b-day for gym. camp, it was super fun. Anyway. She and my cousin Mason have the same birthday. She said she had lots of fun. Then three days later it was my dad's birthday which is on the 4th. I won't tell his age because he might not want that. Anyway, he had a great birthday even though I wasn't there for half of the day. We got to go visit his side of the family after my gymnastics camp was over. My uncle is the manager of there cities community pool and they always have a firework show right next to the pool at a baseball feild, so we stayed in the pool area and watched them from there. Then afterwards there was a midnight swim.We had a wonderful time. They both had a wonderful birthday. Happy Birthday to you both!!!

Gymnastics Camp Learning time

2008-07-09T11:37:00.000-07:00

About a week ago I got to go to a gymnastics camp at BYU. I got to stay in the Dorms. Michaela and I stayed in Chipman Halls. I was so fun. We got to meet new people and I got to see some from last year when I went. I also got to learn new things. I learned how to do a Fly-away into the pit. When I did it for the first time, i eventually did it the rest of the time. When we went on tramp, we were doing Halfs. I never tried one, but I did and acidentally did a Full. It was so cool and fun. I did it a couple more times. We also learned two dances. One was called "September", which is the month I was born. The other was called "Fire, Fire". It was really fun learning them. It was an AWSOME week. I konw next year is going to be even more fun.

Girls Camp Funness

2008-07-09T11:32:00.001-07:00

Two Weeks ago was Girls Camp. It was the most spiritual week of my life. We did a bunch of activities like Repeling down a 122 ft. rock, which I did twice, Going on a hike with your who group, making crafts and the fun part about it was my mom was the head crafts lady, also hiking up to Quest, going down to the lake, the bad part was doing Capers ( chores/jobs ), and also just having a spiritual, but fun time. I got to spend a lot of time with Kayla and Carli, but I also made new friends. I can't wait until next year. I loved it!!

American Idol Concert

2008-07-09T11:24:00.000-07:00

Last night I went to an American Idol Concert which was the BOMB!! My favorites that I liked were David Archuleta, Brooke White, Michael Johns, and Syesha Mercado. The were all good, but those ones were more better live. The very last song was "Don't stop the Music" which they all sung together. This was my very first concert. I loved it! I can't wait 'til next year.

Baby Boy

2008-06-18T11:34:00.000-07:00

The other day I recieved an e-mail of a baby picture. It was sooo cute and funny. I wonder if a real baby can do that?

Kayla's Early Party

2008-06-16T07:38:00.000-07:00

This Friday Kayla had an early party because her birthday is on the last day of Girls Camp. I got her stuff For Girls Camp like a towel a whistel and some warm socks. We played a lot of games. One was the M&M Game. It was really fun, but Carli won, of course. She is really goood at that game. Another game was Water Balloon Volleyball. We all failed a couple times, but it was still really fun. The last game before presents was the Present game. I got a bracelete and a corck board. Then we did presents and cake. When we were eating cake, kayla's mom decided to change it into a sleepover party. I was so excited. In the morning, we had Waffles and milk for breakfast which was super good. Then We made a fort and just hung out inside it. I had to go home and some work in the house, but then I got to go back. It was a EXCITING party.

YW Swim Party

2008-06-14T18:54:00.000-07:00

This year all the first years that are going to girls camp got to go to a pool party. This year I am a first year so I got to go and meet a bunch of other first year's. The pool we got to go in was sooo warm. The Helvey's (the pool owners) also had a Cirque bike. It was so awsome to drive. It was like a minnie tour bus, but you had to ride it like a bike and drive like a car. I got to drive it once, it was really fun. I am sooo looking forward to this year's Girls Camp.

My Ancient Greece Project

2008-05-31T22:44:00.000-07:00

My last project of the school year, what a relief. That Means we're closer to summer. Yeah!!! Summer 2008 is going to be great!!!

Trinity

2008-05-23T16:51:00.000-07:00

This year we are going to Trinity a little earlier than usual. We would usually go the week before school started, but we didn't have aany time to prepare for school, so this year we are doing it earlier. Izzy, my dog, gets to come this year. I am so happy. Some of our friends that are coming have dogs so I think they are going to bring them again like last year. I am so excited!

Gymnastics Camp

2008-05-23T16:45:00.000-07:00

This summer I get to go to a Gymnastics camp at BYU. I went last year and I had A blast. Last year I went with Taylor L. and we met a bunch a people. This year Michaela G., Shelby K., and Christy G. are coming with Taylor and I to camp. We hope they will have fun. Also, we want to see if anybody from last years camp that we know is going this year. But before I get to go there, I am going to be at Girls Camp. When the week is over, my dad and the rest of the family is going to pick me and mom from Girls Camp and then we are driving straight to Utah. How exciting!

Bestest Friends Forever

2008-05-04T13:46:00.000-07:00

I have three friends that I have known ever since I moved to California. The one I met first and have known the most is Kayla D. She has always been a good friend.Second was Erin E. She is the most glorious and shining person I have ever met, but now she lives in Ohio so I don't see her a lot. The last but not least is Carli C. who is the one who is just so funny. she always cheers me up. I will always and forever love these girls which I call my BESTEST FRIENDS.

Girls Camp

2008-05-04T08:25:00.000-07:00

This year during summer, there is a week were all the girls who are age 11 turning 12-17 that go to girls camp. I am SOOO excited to go with all my friends . The older girls I know that have gone told me that we are going to have a BLAST!!! My mom is the YW president and got to go last year. She gets to come this year , so that means I won't be alone. I know I am going to have GREAT fun!!!!

Powder-Puff Derby

2008-05-03T19:28:00.000-07:00

About month ago, I had a powder-puff derby. That is where you build a car and then when everyone is done, you plan a race. I did this last year, and built a pencil car. This year I built a road with a race car glued on. I got first one me second a couple times, and third the rest of the time. I enjoyed it a lot.

Spring Vacation

2008-03-29T10:35:00.000-07:00

This week has been fun. I have had family come to my house and I have gone to visit family. I have played outside, gone shopping. (OH, Shopping) I have played with friends and gone places. It has been a REAL fun week.

Another Disney Video

2008-03-24T10:14:00.000-07:00

This is a funny one.

Easter

2008-03-23T21:37:00.001-07:00

Today was Easter Sunday. It has been very fun. My Family had our friends the Meyers over for lunch and some relatives come. It was the BEST!!!!!! We had a BIG lunch and then dessert. Later on we had an Easter egg hunt. I'm too old to do and Easter egg hunt so I just helped the little kids. We TUNNS of fun!!! : O (Shouting for Joy!!!!)

Disneyland video

2008-03-23T21:21:00.000-07:00

My dad made a video of our Disneyland trip. I really like it. I hope you enjoy it!!!

School Science Fair

2008-03-15T20:32:00.000-07:00

I had a science fair this past week. It was so KEWL to see other peoples projects. Anyway, I was thinking that I wasn't going to get an award, BUT I did!!!! I got 2nd in physical science, but it was suppost to be in enviromental sceince. Ya it was fun!! I am now going to the county science fair. I hope I can win!!! Wish me LUCK!!!

Disneyland

2008-03-02T17:58:00.000-08:00

Last week I got to go to Disneyland. It was so awsome. It was just so FUN. If you have any questions to ask me about the trip, just ask them in my comments.

Gymnastics Life

2008-02-27T19:28:00.000-08:00

Gymnastics is VERY hard.
Quote: "If gymnastics were easy... it would be called football," From all team coches. One day I let it all out and got SO sore and tire and I couldn't even move my arms or even walk.The next day at school, it took me about 2 mins. to get from my classroom to the outside area, and thats kind of far.
Well just Telling ya that GYMNASTICS is hard.

Gymnastics meets, their just a pain.

2008-02-27T17:50:00.000-08:00

This is my gymnastics from a 2007 inter-squad gymnastics meet. I made this movie and edited it a little. I hope all you gym friends like it!