Tuesday, December 15, 2020

11 Years, 10 Months...more of the same with two surprises!

This month was a lot of the same thing-virtual learning, volleyball, a few family walks, an orthodontist appointment.  Mom took Emily and me to Cedar Ridge to work on the outdoor playground.  I only agreed to go because Ainsley was going to be there.  I was so thrilled to see her!  I've played a lot of games on my phone, and ended up getting it taken away a couple of times.  

We had Thanksgiving at home this year.  I understood why but it sure was hard to not see our family.  Regardless, I was really excited to eat Thanksgiving food.  I even helped cook a little.

Two really cool surprises happened this past week.  I was surprised at home by my favorite teacher, Mrs. Duncan.  She came by to tell me that she selected me to win the Science award for the quarter.  I was so surprised and so happy to meet her in person.  I was really surprised that I was so much taller than she was!  I can't wait to have her again for Science in 3rd quarter.

The other big surprise came in my stocking.  We did our usual St. Nicholas day treats and the next Sunday Mom and Dad told me that there was another surprise they didn't give us.  They are getting us a Golden Retriever puppy!  We get to pick her up next Sunday and I absolutely can't believe it!  I am so excited!

Crazy family fun!

Finding out about our new puppy
Divvying up the puppy chores
Surprise visit from Mrs. Duncan (Microscope Award)
Excited about St. Nicholas day stocking

I finally got to see the chicken coop that I designed last year!
Pretending to be trapped inside


Sisterly love on a walk

The new friend I made at the orthodontist
Molly is very interested in whatever I am eating

Special time with Molly

Untraditional Thanksgiving
Playing with Molly and Emily in the backyard

Alone time outside with my phone
Wrestling with Dad
I am Emily's jungle gym

And I'm thrilled about it

But Mom is our jungle gym
A typical Wednesday lunch (McDonald's dropped off by Nana Arden)
Teaching Dad about my homework
Pillow fight
Playing my bass for Mom
Growing up
Annual Christmas tree shots
Goofballs!


Decorating the tree (or acting a little creepy)
Working with my sister
Ornaments sorted and ready to be put on the tree
Pillow fight with Dad
Chasing Molly in the backyard
Book from Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas (over Zoom)