Merry Christmas!

Golden Snith from Elise, thanks!

Kidnapped for my first dance :)

New haircut, just a basic A-line cut.

Be a Hero, Be the Change

What's wrong, does something look off to you?

Take a look around, and see if there's something you can do.

Can you see all those people lost, alone and afraid?

Then take a deep breath cause this is your cue.

You can be a hero too.

Help out a neighbor, carry something, hold the door,

go the extra mile, give a little smile, show the world that you care.

Be a better friend, don't doubt the love you send

And you're helping some ones broken heart to mend

You are being the change.

You can stop the strife

That piles in the lives of people every where

You can save a life, you can save a soul

You just have to be aware

You can be a hero, you can be a change

People will say you're just a fool to believe you can change the world

Don't listen to them when they say

"You're just a fool to believe you can change the world"

So don't listen when they call you the fool,

Because you're being the change

The world's so big, it can break your heart

And you just want to help, not sure where to start

So you close your eyes

And send up a prayer into the night

So you can make a change

So don't be a fool, be a hero, be the change

Be the change, be the change be the change

Be the change, be the change, be the change

Don't be a fool, you can be a hero too, you can be the change.

Some of the lyrics toward the end are very similar to, and are inspired by, Carrie Underwood's Change.

How to be Miserable

So obviously the whole one post a month thing didn't really work out for me, I guess I don't really have much to say. In school, I've been working on my TPSP research and presentation, I have to turn it in the Thursday after Thanksgiving. In band I've been working hard on our new songs for our winter concert, the level has really upped from last year's songs as I upped to honors band. In Tech apps, I wrote a song about 'being the change' which is the big thing this year at Ford. I was considering posting the lyrics if anyone is interested(?) Last night I went babysitting for a new family in our ward. It went really well, and once the kids were asleep in their beds, I got to read How to be Miserable: a self-hinder book by John Bytheway. It's a great book, I really enjoyed it, it helps you to recognize habits you may or may not have (and whether you should or shouldn't have them.) I also got some great quotes from it.
We have the full week of Thanksgiving off, and I look forward to spending it wisely. I really love Thanksgiving, it's one of my favorite holidays of the year at my favorite time of the year. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Just a Few Pictures

Group shot of the tie dyeing products


Hufflepuff crest up close, sorry, I don't know how to turn it, and yes, that is the first badger I've ever drawn


Ravenclaw crest, and yes, that's a bronze raven, though you can't really tell


Slytherin crest


Gryffindor crest, lion (and snake) thanks to mom


Of all the shirts together


My Pillow pet, SirJamus

So that's a bit of what I've been up to, tie dyeing, and painting shirts, and playing with my pillow pet.

Love You All!

So, I haven't posted in a very long time. I just never feel like I've done anything worth sharing, but, I have to start somewhere.

Each day, I try to do something worth while, though it's sometimes hard in the heat of Texas. On average it's been between 100 and 11o degrees Fahrenheit, which makes me super excited for my upcoming trip to Washington. As you all know, Harry Potter 7 part 2 came out Friday, I've already seen it, twice. I also made four shirts for the occasion, one for each house. I was really exited, and I think that the movie turned out a lot more like the book that the others. I'm quite proud of my shirts as well, I'm hoping to get pictures up soon.
I completed my 7th grade year June 3rd. Nothing out of the ordinary, I went, sat in some classes, learned some things, and forgot it all. I continue to walk my dog, Alpha, twice a day. He's a sweet boy, he loves people, and always grovels at their feet. He's just over a year old now.
Next week, we're heading down to Galveston for some deep sea fishing, which I surprised my self by being excited for, but I really am! I'll be sure to get pictures from that, It'll be lot's of fun, and I might even catch something.

That's about it in the exciting event's of my life. Let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like to hear about, and I'll be sure to post, my new goal is once a month, so we'll see how that turns out.

Make-up, and Milkshakes

my friends, Sarah, Brianna, and me


Sarah


Melissa, and Alpha in the back


Madison moved back from Idaho, where she moved when we were like, four


Me and Brianna



Before school started, we had a party. You could call it Make-up and Milkshakes, or Cookies and Cosmetics, but either way, this is what happened.
some of my friends, (Kt and Sara included) came over with Sister LeGate, who works for Mary Kay. she showed us how to take care of our skin in the best possible way, and how to put on make-up correctly, then she gave us make overs, and we ate our milkshakes.

Update

So, how's everybody doing?
I'm just great, Alpha is either a crazy pants, or a super sweet little guy. He is growing tremendously fast, and is getting better at general commands. (like sit, stay, lay down) I'm swell in my new glasses, i also got a recent hair cut, nothing big, i got it layered more. And i must admit it, I'm finally bored of summer, i don't really want school to start either, but it's one or the other, or so I'm told. Everything's pretty much as normal as it gets around here.

my puppy Alpha K9

for size comparison

he enjoys tearing up this monkey. he loves it!

we got a rag toy for him, we're trying to stop him from biting everything

Today's Wipe Out

Well, today, Nicki and i were bike riding, we'd gone all the way to Ford MS and were on our way back when i hit a tiny pebble, and went off the sidewalk onto more concrete, dirty concrete. Nicki then, unable to stop careened into me, landing her, her bike, and my bike on top of me, which is where most of the minor scrapes came from. I got a pretty bad one on my elbow, totally scraping all skin off in an area about two inches long, and one inch wide. it hurts. them my knee got some, not as bad, but still very painful, and dirty, my hand was even less, but we couldn't get the dirt out no matter what we tried. it stings a bit still. my thigh got a bruise on it, ans the skin wasn't scraped too bad though. moving back to my hand, i have a bruise from a bike handle bar about the width of a quarter,and about twice as high. it's slightly blue, but it's not really turning colors that much.
well, i hope i didn't sound to self pitiful there, but it really hurts... :(

Catching up

OK. well, i haven't posted in a while, so I'm catching up. I posted about the rough riders game, so that's taken care of. Next, last Thursday, the sixth grade farewell took place in the Vaughan Cafeteria. There was a musical put on by the choir, about pirates and a stowaway, it was AMAZING! after them, the orchestra played a song, but i missed it because I'm in band, and we were in the library rehearsing our son to go on next, then, after us, the choir sang two songs in different languages. Three students read their Vaughn Memories papers. i was disappointed to not be one of them, but, once i heard them, i loved them, they were way better than mine, truly terrific. There was then the signed painting like every year presented by the service council (which i'm on). and a slide show that i helped make.
pictures to come.

Rough Riders

A few weeks ago, for a school trip, we went to the Frisco Rough Riders game. it was ton's of fun. We had free food till the sixth inning included in our ticket. and so i ate a bunch. I don't really know how to describe it, so i'll post the pics i got taken, and sent to me. I now know i love baseball... at least watching it ;)

me, and my bestie Sunna

my friends (from left) Andrea, Suzanna,Emily, Chloe, me, Sunna

zoo pics

We went to the zoo on Monday. i tried to take some pics in the bird place, but they didn't turn out that great.


some sort of macaw or parrot

a purple headed bird (Grace loved this one)

a very fat quail

some of the girls and a bird in the top corner

this iguana type thing, it was cool

these were very pretty

this is a really bad pic of me, but Afton is cute.

Snow Again

I know your all probably tired of hearing of the fun and excitement we've had from all the snow. so i will be brief: I had the best time ever! (you've probably seen all these pics from other blogs, but oh well....) charlies angels pose the first dragon me on Thursday night Draco the Dragon
hugging the fort (why not?)
Hugs all around our protective fort w/ Draco guarding in the background
the finished (and colored) work of art

I've been meaning to post about Christmas, so here it is:

Katherine's family came on my birthday, and stayed until the 2nd, it was fun to spend time with them, and go to many parks. Melissa was also here from the 19th till the 3rd. So we all enjoyed each others company while it lasted. The best present this year was most likely without a doubt the Wii we got. I personally haven't excelled at any sport, or game, but I've only been beaten twice out of all the many times I've done boxing, and about that many at swordplay, so stay off my back!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and start of the new year.

Parties

Last night, i went to a friends Birthday Party at TSW Nails (i think it's a family place, since she had only relatives there). anyway. i was able to sit in a massage chair for about an hour with a foot bath thing going on. then i got my nails done by professionals. any way, it was fun, i enjoyed being pampered for a bit.
below are some pics on my choices.
I was trying to show my neon pink nails to you in this pic.
it the feet ones, it was hard but, i think i almost got the red sparkles and white hearts in on the toes.

what to say, what to say.... i feel like i need to post, but not much is happening. some one ask me something, and i will tell you all about it. I just need to know what to say. I love you all.
i just finished this book again, i like to read things multiple times, cause it always seems new, and exciting. It's really great.

Red Ribbon Picnic

Thursday night we had a 'red ribbon picnic' sponsored by PTA, I am on the honor council, so i was there face painting, i was requested to do many strange things, like a pop tart.
Any way, I had a blast with cousins, friends, and family. I'll try and get some pics from mom, she had the camera (hint hint mom)

Sick :(

Lately, i have been sick with something, i'm not sure what i've got, i didn't check positive for the flu, but it may have been early flu i'm told. i may be going back to school tomorrow, as long as my fever stays down today, and i don't ever really get a temperature. so, i would like to remind everyone, wash your hands...And Stay Healthy!

dance party!

WE HAD A DANCE PARTY!
We all were dancing to The Beach Boys.
Vienna dancing in her lovely dressups.
Seth was there too!
the whole gang.
Jacob stopped dancing and smiling for this pic...oh well
Elise did Grace's hair.

Top of the School-haha

I am a sixth grader, as of a week ago. I think it's weird. Getting back on schedule is hard. I am getting used to it again, but i do think it awfully strange that my teachers give out more homework on Friday's than all the rest of the week...combined. I have band on Wednesday, and Friday. I have already been told by the orchestra members that any one in band is a 'band nerd' and in particular(to me, not band in general) when I told the person that I am now officially in band (i got my binder today) that i am a band geek. not geek nerd. that's all i have to say about that.
Any way, school is fun. I enjoy seeing my friends, and feeling tall-i finally grew this summer!-