Things I miss

1. The Flute.

I just spent the whole afternoon going through songs for art and realized how much I miss playing my flute I just wish these walls weren't so paper thin.

98 95 85 and Sunny

The beginning of this week looked grim. I had 4 art projects, 3 tests, and rain. I some how was able to finish all my art projects. I managed to pull off a 98 on my math test, a 95 on a nutrition test, and an 85 on my finance test! It was a little disappointing that the test I studied the hardest for was the lowest score but over all I was pretty happy to finish this week and as a celebration the weather decided to be in the 70's and sunny!!

My Long Weekend

Last week I went home on Wednesday! Some girls that had been staying at my place were headed back to Colorado and said they would give me a free ride home. I wasn't planning on going cause that would be right in the middle of the week but then on Tuesday I found out that one of my classes was canceled do to a funeral that my professor needed to go to, in science I had a test which opened on Tuesday so I wouldn't have class on Thursday I just needed to take the test, and then in my Art History my professor asked if we wanted to get out 1/2 hour early or continue and see if we could finish Thursdays lecture too well you can guess what we picked. I finished most of my homework took two tests and decided to go home on wednesday. I only missed one class since I don't have any classes on Fridays anymore since band is done for the semester.

On Wednesday we stopped in Logan so one of the girls could talk to some people about a scholarship since I know some people in admissions thanks to my sister Ann, she was able to talk to people and get us free Aggie Ice cream coupons. It was my first time ever having Aggie ice cream I know what a shock since I used to go there but it's true. That same day I had lunch with my sister in-law at Gardener Village, found a jean skirt, and helped my aunt in her class room.

Thursday was devoted to homework.

Friday I was able to babysit my cousins who I've missed. It was fun Ellie Olivia and I made a fort and after watched a Barbi movie inside while eating popcorn. Olivia was worn out when we were done playing that she fell asleep while sitting with John.

Later I babysat some more for another family that I miss. We played all sorts of games including the game were we pick up all the toys in the house!

Saturday I went to the Gym and am still in pain from Body Pump I wish they taught that class up here. I also cleaned the house with the Family, went shopping with my mom, and then went to SLC with John and got Maren a brand new ipod shuffle and charger since she broke hers and luckily it was still under warranty tell May. Then it was off to the Toners to babysit! For the first time in my life I watched the Kids Choice Awards and I can honestly say I wasn't really missing anything but it was still fun playing trains and reading books with the boys.

Sunday was my friend Ryan's Farewell he is off to Mexico! I'm so excited for him. At about 9:30 it was back to Rexburg.

Overall it was a pretty good weekend. Sorry this post was so long with few pictures.

My Friday Night

My Friday consisted once again of doing other things than what I should be doing but it felt good just to draw for my self and not get graded for it. I had a short interruption when I had to go play with the orchestra since they played with the band on Wednesday we had to play the same piece that is about 23 min. long for their concert tonight. But after the hour brake it was back to drawing. Sorry that these aren't the best picture quality but at least my camera is working enough that I can take some kind of picture even if it's fussy.

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I don't really like to show to much of my art off so my roommates have actually never seen anything that I've drawn tell tonight it was kinda funny to hear what they had to say when some of their friends had come over. They probably will never see anything thats in my sketch books but this stuff is what I really like drawing and don't mind showing to others I love drawing pictures for little kids.

Jump Rope Club

That's right it only took me 13 years. I loved jump roping when I was in elementary school and so badly wanted to be on a a jump rope team or at least have enough friends that loved to jump rope as much as I did. I finally Have! The club meets every Monday and Wednesday. It's so much fun and it's nice to know that I can still do the tricks plus I'm learning more. We have our first performance during the Slam Dunk Contest on March 5 it should be fun plus that means I get in free for the competition which is nice since I have a friend in it.

Street Surfing

My goal at the beginning of the summer was to learn how to street surf and I accomplished that goal! I finally purchased a wave board for myself a couple of weeks ago and love it! Mine is silver like this one but I hope to find green deck plates on Saturday! It took a while to learn how to ride it but I've gotten the hang of it and can even go up small hills. Its been fun but I need a buddy to do it with so if your up for it I'd love you to join me.

Babysitting

This summer I've been working and Babysitting and it's been a blast! Last week I took care of a three year old for a couple of days while his parents were out of town and we had a great time. I had never met a kid who could play Candy Land and Shoots and Ladders for two straight hours! until I took care of Jaden. We had fun he came to work with me (That's were I met his family) on Monday and that after noon we went to Discovery Gateway which he loved and anytime we went anywhere all he wanted to do was go to the Gateway.

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Through the Gym I've met quit a few families that I now take care of there kids so it's rare that I get a Friday or Saterday night's off which is fine by me.

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Here are a few pictures of Calon and Lukus when we went to the Discovery Gateway.

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(I got really good at figuring out ways to take Calon's picture with out him knowing)

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Lukus Loved it!

Work

This summer has been great! I have been working at the Gym and loving it. The kids I take care of are great. They make me laugh almost everyday.

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I let the kids take pictures with my camera.

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This little guy has been coming since I first started.

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She's a sweetie

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He has the chubbiest checks I've ever seen and he's always smiling.

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These to make me laugh all the time and Sawyer wouldn't take off that dress for a good two weeks.

High School Musical

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Last Friday I went to High School Musical 3 Senior Year! Jenny's little sister Madison came for the big event. It was way fun going to a movie where the majority of the people were 10 year old girls screaming and dancing through out the whole movie.

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Afterwards we went back to Jenny's house and played some Karaoke (my first time ever)! It was super fun and the next day we played it some more but mixed in some Dance Dance.

Summer Crafts

Over the summer I had time to do two projects the first one was a scrapbook for my niece Elizabeth Jo, and the second craft I made was an apron for Ellie Brain for her eighth Birthday.

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(Pre-made pages all Amber and Brent have to do is add the pictures)
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(My favorite page)
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(I liked these stickers)

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This Apron was made the day before I gave it to her and took me the whole day minus the two shifts I worked at the GYM. It took awhile but I think it turned out pretty good.

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End of Summer

Summer is ending which means school is starting and I promised my mom I would start a Blog before I head up to Utah State. This summer has been packed full of kids. I have been taking care of two kids, Kaden and Dylan Palmer during the day and at night I head to the Gym to take care of more children while their parents work out. It’s been a blast! The boys are supper easy but at the same time they’re exhausting. It’s none stop running and because of that I can almost tell you every park there is in the Layton and Kaysville area. We also went to the Dinosaur Park, the Gateway Museum, swimming, went for walks, played cars and trains, and more cars and trains. Here are a few pictures of the fun we've had......

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(Kaden and Dylan Feeding Ducks at Layton Park)

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(Buzz Lightyear and Woody at Sand Ridge Park)

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(The Gateway Museum)

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(Dylan giving as many chickens as he could

a ride at the Gateway Museum)
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It has truly been one of the most fun summers I've had and I'm sad to see it go, but I'm excited to head up to Utah State! Go Aggie's!