So its a new year (Yes I know I'm a little late). 2011 has gone and 2012 has arrived. I am greatly looking forward to this new year, but its also good to look back. I am going to write a summary of 2011, probably just put in major events through out the year. So here I go
JANUARY
Got our family dog Stella. Had been waiting on a house visit and finally on the second someone came, and we got to get her on the third. Didn't know we would end up with her, actually thought we would be getting a floppy ear German Shepherd named Dolly, but Stella was their that day and so glad she was.
The real first month of winter. Sure the school had already had one snow day in December but it was nothing compared to what we would receive at the end of the month, The Blizzard of 2011 (look it up if you don't believe me). So coming from Cali snow is a huge thing. I love it just wish it didn't have to be cold for it to come. School was cancelled for a WHOLE week, which made school in the end last longer. It was so wonderful that my family had moved out here before the rare snowfall.
FEBRUARY
As a freshman it was my first year of high school swimming. For girls who swim high school in MO February is the big month. Conference and state are both in this super short month so you must be ready. I got second in the 100 Back and 100 Free at conference. At state I got 5th in the 50 Free and 8th in the 100 free. This is around the time when we discover that I could be a sprinter.
Another thing that happened in February is that my Grandma passed away. It was my mother's mom so she flew out when I was at state. My little siblings also went out as they were still homeschooled at that time. Glory and I had to stay in Mo as we couldn't miss our classes, but did fly out for a weekend for her funeral.
This is Glory's Birthday Month.
MARCH
Once again able to go to Mexico with E.V Free of Chico, Ca. We spent a week in Mexico building a house for 6. It was a wonderful trip that ended with a day in Disneyland. Wonderful trip and was so happy we got to go with the some of our Stockton, Ca friends again.
APRIL
I began swimming on the USA swimming team Jasper County Killer Whales. This really has changed my life, for the better of course. I took all of March off from swimming, so was kind of hard to get back into the swing of things. Also the team practices in Webb City and hour away so I could only make it to practices once or twice a week, but love it anyways. JCKW has really become like a another family to me, all my swim teams do.
MAY
Finally school got out, way late because of the snow day. Summer break is here.
JUNE
Helped with summer school. I worked in 1st Grade review. I would help kids write stories and create things. There was a little boy there who fell in love with me. He was a very weird kid and all the other students knew that, so he and I were line buddies. The one day I missed everyone said he cried for me, which is sweet but he was an annoying kid. Everyday asking me to spell the word Turtle, because in everything he wrote their had to somehow be a turtle.
JULY
Got to go out to California. We took a train out which was a lot of fun. Enjoyed Pancake nigh. Spent a week in Mission Springs at Family Camp. Got to see almost all my Ca friends and was a great summer vacation.
Flew back and the next weekend was spent at Summer Sectionals. Did surprisingly well for just taking off 3 weeks. Enjoyed really getting to know Madi, Genny, and Michelle.
AUGUST
Chosen and my birthday month and also the month school began.
SEPTEMBER
Melody had a birthday slumber party which was the first real party we have had in this house. This is her birthday month and we had a picture scavenger hunt sleepover. A very fun and productive party.
OCTOBER
My mom's birthday month and also Breast Cancer awareness month
NOVEMBER
My Dad's birthday month. I really miss him so it was hard. Sent him balloons again.
The High School did their 3 performances of 'Little Shop of Horrors' which I was in. Mainly did it because I love to sing, but had so much fun I want to do the play next year.
High school swimming started up.
DECEMBER
Jesus's birthday month. He is the reason for the season. I love Christmas for many reasons so I really love this month.
Also went to Pro-Am a elite swim meet in OK. Had such a great time, especially getting to know Mercy better.
So that is basically my last year, probably missed a lot but that's okay. Was a good year, might not have been the greatest but really enjoyed it anyways.
