Once Upon A Bug

My Christmas Break

2012-01-02T15:26:00.000-08:00

On Christmas Eve me and my family went to Sherry's house. She just moved so we got to see her new place. Sister Kathy and the G- family came too. We had dinner together and played the white elephant game. For dinner we had Enchiladas and salad.
On Christmas morning we went to church and then we came home and when Dad came home from work we opened our presents. For Christmas I got a water bottle, notepad and a couple folders for school. I also got a hoody and some fuzzy socks. Mom and Dad got me Jenga. That and the water bottle were my most favorite gifts.
Saturday, the W- family came over for dinner. I had a fun and busy time entertaining Micah and Ian. I read books to them and played with them. Yesterday, I was talking to Dad about it and he said that it looked like I was having a blast. I was. And I definitely had my hands full having two little kids to entertain. LOL! But I had a lot of fun.

My 16th Birthday Party

2011-10-05T17:33:00.000-07:00

Monday was my 16th birthday. When I was at school that day I went into the locker room to get ready for PE, and a couple of girls yelled Happy Birthday. My friend Meghan gave me a batch of cookies and a big boquet of balloons. It was so sweet. I had actually forgotten that I even told her when my birthday was. Because of the big boquet of balloons being very obvious, everyone was telling me happy birthday. My PE teacher said that when he saw me coming into the gym with the big boquet of balloons, he figured it was my birthday, so he told me happy birthday. My math teacher did too. He knew by a card with my info on it.

That evening after I got home from school I had a birthday party. Everyone who came were the

G- family, the D- family, Sherry, Amber, Franklin, Emerson, Sister Joyce, Sierra, and the W- family.

For my birthday I got a tray that you can use to do your homework on from my parrents, it's also used to eat off of. I also got a card, markers and a color pad from Sierra, a card and a hand made pouch from the G- family, a card and devotional journal from Sherry, a card and a purse from the D- family, a starbucks card, pen, bookmark, and a Hershey's milk chocolate candy bar from the W- family. I think my two favorite gifts were the bookmark and the devotional journal.

For dinner we had potatoe soup and garlic bread. For dessert we had Shane's homemade oreo ice cream cake. I had a good time.

2011-09-12T20:31:00.000-07:00

Fall is coming up very soon and I'm looking forward to it. I like to decorate the house and have fires in the fireplace. One of my favorite things about fall is raking the leaves with Shane. I also like Thanksgiving, spending time with friends and family. My birthday is in that season too. I also like going to Apple Hill and browsing through all the festive shops. Some other little things I love about fall are rainy days, drinking hot cocoa, eating apple crisp and lots more. Four more days!!! Happy fall everybody!

Going To Public High School

2011-08-28T15:36:00.000-07:00

Wednesday the 17th I started public high school. I am going to Rocklin High. This is my first time going to public school. I really like it. My subjects are math, PE, Life skills, and others. (I don't remember all of them) I have like 4 classes a day. I have 8 all together.
I have already made friends. The girls are Taylor, Na, Clarissa, Breezy, Ann Alysa, Samantha, and another girl. (I don't remember her name) The boys' names are Martin, (pronounced like Spanish) and Johnny. Martin, Johnny, and Clarissa all ride the same bus as me. Martin and I all way's talk on the way to school.
So far in PE we've only done push ups and crunches, walked laps outside, and something else. Those were for warm ups. We are starting real PE this week.
We also talk to each other in school about what we did over the weekend or what we are going to do. We write about it in our notebooks also.
Usually I spend my free time reading or playing a game with friends. Ann Alysa and I talk a lot together. She knows the area really well too. I really like school a lot.

Going To Six Flags

2011-06-18T11:35:00.000-07:00

Wednesday I went to Six Flags with my Bible Story Time class. James and Joy went with us too because they were going to have another set of adults go. Everyone in from my class that went were Kolten, Katey, Craig, Mike, Alicia and a friend of her's, and Connor. And I think that was it.
Joy and Sister Becky both had walky talkies with them in the car. On the way up Brother Ross got on it and said in a deep voice,"Hey can I take your order?" And Joy gets on and go's,"HUH?" LOL! It was so funny. Brother Ross started cracking up. We also sang "I've Got The Joy Joy Joy Joy Down In My Heart" to them.
The very first ride I rode on was madusa. Brother Ross put his arms up in the air and yelled, "Everybody put your hands up" across the whole roller coaster. I put my hands up in the air. I would put them down like every three seconds 'cause I'd be afraid my hands would hit the roller coaster. James told me that I'm brave putting my arms up in the air.
Sister Becky and I rode one together. It was one of those rides that spin as you ride. Sister Becky fell against me right after it started. We laughed the whole time. It was pretty histerrical.
Brother Ross and I rode the log ride and I got so wet. When James saw me he said,"Man Priscilla you sure got wet."
We also looked at a sting-ray and watched the dolphin show too. The dolphin show was really cute.
We also rode a swing that span around in a circle.
Before we left Brother Ross that we could ride on one more ride and we all yelled, "MADUSA!" At least I did. So we rode madusa. We had a lot of fun.

Visiting Lincoln High School

2011-03-22T16:03:00.000-07:00

Today I made tuna fish sandwiches for lunch. I made one for me and my dad. We had potato chips with it. Tuna is my dad's favorite kind of sandwich.
I also went down to Lincoln High School with my mom and dad to check it out to see if it would be a good school for me next year. I liked the teacher but I wasn't sure about the school. Seeing all the kids seemed like it wasn't really something good for me because they kind of seemed like they were a higher level than what I need. What I think I need is a school that is more schooling in life skills. My mom and dad and the lady we met with, all thought the same thing. Next we will visit Rocklin High School. They have a life skills class.

2011-02-16T13:26:00.001-08:00

Making a Volcano

2011-02-16T13:26:00.000-08:00

Today for Science, Stephanie and I made a volcano. We took some clay and shaped it into a volcano. Then inside we put two teaspoons of baking soda and a couple drops of red food coloring. Last I poured in vinegar. Then the volcano erupted. Out came some pink fizz that was supposed to be like the hot lava. It was interesting and fun.

Valentines Day Celebration

2011-02-16T12:58:00.000-08:00

On Valentines Day Mom and I spent the day making cards.

The next day went to the D- family's house for a celebration. First we all exchanged Valentine cards. Then Sister Shirley did a lesson on keeping a healthy heart. She also talked about keeping your spiritual heart clean.

Then we all prepared a healthy lunch. Felecia and Chelsea made chicken nuggets.

Me, Sierra, Eva, Grace, Katey, and Alexis all helped cut up vegetables and fruit.

I peeled oranges and cut up apples.

Grace did celery.

Katey did melons.

Eva cut radishes.

Sierra watched.

Shirley showed us how we could put fruit in water for a heart healthy drink.

After lunch we played for awhile and then helped clean up the kitchen. It was a good healthy heart day.

My Goals For 2011

2011-01-01T17:02:00.000-08:00

These are my goals I wrote out for 2o11:

1. Get at least 3 souls saved this year

2. Get good grades in school

3. Draw closer to God and be more like him all year

4. Be stronger and healthier this year than last year

5. Go walking every morning that I can.

6. Get better at the piano so I can play more songs at church.

My favorite one is bold faced.

Christmas Cookie Decorating Party

2010-12-16T13:49:00.000-08:00

My mom and I planned a cookie decorating party.

We baked these cookies for me and my friends to decorate.

First we ate pizza and then we decorated cookies.
It was a lot of fun and it took a long time.

Merry Christmas Everybody!

Shooting Rockets

2010-12-13T13:18:00.000-08:00

Today Stephanie came over and we shot rockets.
We used an air compressor.

Her husband made this rocket launch pad.

We made paper rockets.

Even the dogs came out to watch.

Water bottle rocket

Oven mitt rocket

Work glove rocket

I learned that the air can be dangerous.
We held one paper rocket on and it blew a hole in the rocket.
It was really fun and interesting.

A Story I Wrote In School

2010-11-09T15:36:00.000-08:00

There were once two twin boys. Austin and Kayden.
One day the two boys decided to go for a walk in the forest. This was something special because the boys hardly ever did something like this. There was excitement all over the boys. At last Austin said,"Let's go." And the two boys zoomed out of the house. Soon they came to the woods.
While they were hiking the boys came upon a bear.
Now, Austin was very unique. He had a way of making things turn out right and he was magic.
Austin grabbed Kayden's hand while Kayden screamed in horror. While holding hands they jumped up and flew to High River to go fishing where there were no bears.
At last they got there and were safe while they were there.
Kayden said, "Austin, you're my hero."

My 15th Birthday Party

2010-10-05T14:45:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we celebrated my 15th birthday. We had over the G- family, the W- family, the D- family, Aunt Sherry, Amber, and Sierra. Anthony called and told me happy birthday.

For dinner we had taco salad. It was very yummy. For dessert we had cake and ice cream. The cake was chocolate with pink frosting and sprinkles. The kinds of ice cream we had were strawberry cheesecake and chocolate malt.

We also played games. We played telephone, statute, and a dress-up game where everyone was on two teams racing against each other to get dressed in some random clothes and get their picture taken. The team that finished first won. Brother Jason was cheering me on.

For my birthday I got a Starbucks card from Karl, a candle arrangement and a card from Aunt Sherry, a card, lollipops, and money from the W- family, a notepad, party hats, a bag that sang happy birthday to me and had golden coins in it from the G- family, pictures and markers from Sierra.

The D- family gave me pencils and and a little plaque that said God on top in blue capital letters. Then it says, "As for me and my house we will serve the Lord" Joshua 24:15. Then in red capital letters it says, "Love one another for love is of God." 1 John 4:7 Then it says "Friends" in blue capital letters and underneath that it says, "A friend loveth at all times. Proverbs 17 : 17.
I'd like to hang it in my room above my dresser.

That night I led the devotions. I brought it on loving one another.

Apple Hill and Baking Cookies

2010-09-16T12:54:00.000-07:00

I have been doing a lot of things in school lately. Monday me and my family went to Apple Hill with Joyce, Sierra, The G- family, the W- family Kolten, Katey, Amanda, and Rebekah. On the way up we stopped by Starbucks and got coffee. I got a hot chocolate instead. At Larsen's Park we ate lunch and took pictures. For lunch we ate sandwiches. We also saw the fountain. Me and the girls (Eva and Grace) had fun playing with Micah.

We also went over to a petting zoo that had Farm animals such as pigs, cows, goats, and bunnies.

The other day I made chocolate chip cookies, while mom was watching over everything.

This is me putting cookie dough on the tray.

Yum! These cookies are really good!

A Day At The Zoo

2010-08-30T14:48:00.000-07:00

Today me, Felecia, and my mom went to the zoo with the G- family (except Brother Andy) , Joyce, and Sierra. I haven't been to the zoo in years.

(Grace, Me, Sierra)

We saw lions, tigers, flamingos, parrots, swans, ducks, lots of monkeys including orangutans and chimpanzees, leopards, hyenas, lemurs, giraffes, kangaroos and ostriches.

(Hyena)

(Leopard)

(One of the lions)

In the reptile house, we saw snakes, frogs, toads, lizards, salamanders and even a crocodile. I wish my dad could have seen them.

(a frog)

(snake - Boa Constrictor)

My favorite animals were the lions and the tigers. We even saw a baby tiger. It was cute. It was really neat to see such harmful animals. LOL!

(L to R: Me, Eva, Connor, Grace, Sister Glenda, Sierra, Felecia, Chelsea)

When we were done at the zoo, we had a picnic in the park across the street from the zoo. My mom, sister, and I ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, pretzels, baby carrots, plums, and chocolate cake. My best friend Eva and I took a walk around the park. It was an awesome day!

My First Day Of School

2010-08-23T15:46:00.000-07:00

This morning I worked in the garden with mom. We dug holes and filled them with water and then put in the plants and put more dirt around them. Then we watered them again.

We put mulch around them. Mulch helps to keep the moisture in and helps keep weeds from growing.

To take care of them and help them bloom we will need to water them every day and pull out any weeds that have grown around them.

Today is the first day of school. I am in 9th grade. I am excited to be in high school. My subjects are math, English 1, Earth Science, PE, and Home Ec. I am hoping to take voice lessons too.

I am glad to be back in school. As a matter of fact, I have been ready to start school. And I finally did. YAY!

A Blanket For Baby Ian

2010-07-16T21:33:00.000-07:00

This is a baby blanket that I crocheted for Ian. Mom added a ribbon to the edge that says, "It's a boy." And we put it in a bag that said, "Sweet Baby Boy."

Making A Fruit Salad

2010-04-26T14:21:00.000-07:00

Saturday morning I made a fruit salad to go with our breakfast. It was the first time I've made a fruit salad and I made it all by myself. I washed all the fruit, then I sliced the banana, apple, and orange. I started with one fruit at a time. I also put in some grapes. Then, I took a spoon and mixed up all the fruit. I was very thrilled. It was good.

2010-03-26T17:25:00.000-07:00

The Popcorn Experiment

2010-01-18T15:35:00.000-08:00

Today was a blustery day. So, we decided to make popcorn.

Our electricity went out so we made it on the fireplace. Shane made a fire and we took a pot of popcorn and put it on the fire. The pot burned, so did a lot of the popcorn.

Shane set it on our rug in front of our fireplace and the rug melted.

It printed the Christmas tree on the bottom of the pot. That's what the picture is. It melted a circle on our rug, too. That was quite an experience.

Making Scallop Potatos

2010-01-15T21:37:00.000-08:00

Today Mom and I made scallop potatos.

I washed the potatos and Mom sliced them.

Then I greased the crockpot.

I cut up pieces of ham.

Here is potatos, ham, onions, seasoned flour and bacon.

Next we layered the ingredients into the crockpot. First came the onions, then the potatos.

Next we sprinkled the flour on then the bacon and ham.

Then we dotted it with butter.

Then we kept repeating these layers until the ingredients were all used up.

Finally we poured in some half and half.

Then we let it cook all day. We put cheese on top and had salad with it.

Dad said it was great and awesome and every bite hit the spot!

2010-01-05T15:27:00.000-08:00

December 7th we had a Christmas play at church. We did the skit on The Three Trees. I was in a choir with Eva, Grace, Alexis, Gillian, and Acacia. Chelsea lead our choir. We sang To us a Child of Hope is Born and Silent Night, Holy Night, Peaceful Night Long Ago.

Later, during the skit, Kyle and Gabrielle acted out Mary and Joseph. It was so cute. I think the best part of the whole show was the mob that crucified Jesus. Franklin was Jesus. The other ones in the mob were Brother Darren and Sister Dessare, and Brother Brett. Me and Acacia were cheering Dessare on. I absolutly loved that part.

I made this blanket for Dad. I started crocheting it for Christmas in 2008, but did not finish it till this year. I was so excited. I was really proud of myself, too. Hope you like the pictures. Please leave me a comment.

Thanksgiving

2009-11-28T12:36:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, Amanda came out from Oregan. I was really excited to see her. I didn't really know her that much. It was fun to get to know her a little bit. Me, Felecia, and my mom went to go pick up Shane from school. My mom kept forgetting. We went out to eat at Chipotle. Then, we went and picked up Shane. Then, we went shopping.

The next day, for Thanksgiving, she came over. Also, the Gallagher's, Aunt Sherry, Amber, and Anthony, Uncle and Uncle Lance, James and Joy, and Brother Richard. It was a lot of fun. We played games, visited, ate, and did different things.

That evening me, Eva, Grace, and Amanda did a skit. Amanda planned the entire skit. And dressed me up as an Indian. She dressed Grace up as a turkey. And Eva was a Pilgrim or something. She gave Eva Shane's fake gun, and asked my dad for my red bow without the arrow. Amanda was the narrator. Me and Eva pretended to shoot the turkey. Then Anthony carried a table and to chairs for us to sit on. Then, me and Eva carried the real platter of turkey onto the table and pretended to cut and eat it.

After that we went Christmas caroling. We sang Silent Night, and Little Drummer Boy and others.

The next day me, my mom, Felecia, Shane, Chelsea, Amanda, Aunt Sherry, Amber, and Anthony went to Apple Hill. We went to some of the shops and candy stores.

After that we went to Placerville and looked in some of the shops there.

Then we went home and ate. We ate turkey sandwiches and other leftovers from Thursday.

Pictures of my Skirt and Update

2009-11-16T18:44:00.000-08:00

Last Monday I had my sewing class. I made a baby blanket. We cut squares out of different colored materials. There are pink, green, blue, and purple. And one has different colored flowers in it. I separated them so they look more nice. Then we sewed them together one by one. I really like the class.

I am still reading Little House series. I just finished By the Shores of Silver Lake. I am going on to The Long Winter. I want to read it with my mom. I haven't read it yet. I thought it would be fun to read it in the winter since it's a true winter story.

Tonight Anthony called. I didn't get to talk to him. Maybe next time.

Aunt Amanda is coming out from Oregon the day before Thanksgiving. I am really looking forward to it.

P.S. Here are the pictures of the skirt I made that I said I was going to post.

How Big is God and What He Has Done for Me

2009-11-12T13:02:00.000-08:00

"In everything give thanks for this is the will of Christ Jesus concerning you."

Be Thankful!
Have you ever thought about how big God is? In my opinion I think he's bigger than what we can imagine. Nobody really knows.

What has he done for you?

1. He saved and sanctified me.
2. He gave me a good family.
3. He is always there when I need him.
4. He's always there in the toughest situation.
5. When we are weak, he is strong.
6. When we are feeling lonely, he is with us.
7. When we are sick, he will heal us.
8. When we are in danger, he will protect us.
When I fall, I will arise.
My favorite one is bold faced.

What I've Been Up To

2009-11-04T13:16:00.000-08:00

I am taking a sewing class right now. A couple weeks ago I made pajama pants. They are blue with giraffes and flowers on them. My teacher told me it was cute. We cut out how much material we need. Then we fold it over and measure one inch. Then we put a strait pin in it. Then we sew the inside of the material.We also put a band inside the waist part. It was fun when I first got to wear them. I made a skirt last week. We did about the same thing. I measured and cut out the material and sewed a band in the waist. And I surged the bottom. I will post pix of the skirt later. I am going to make cloth napkins this Monday.

My Aunt Tammy and Uncle Tim came out here from Utah with their son Alex, his sister Brooke, and her kids for a visit. We had her over on Monday with Uncle Duane, Aunt Ami, my cousin Brittiny and her kids, Aunt Sherry, Amber, Rebekah, and Franklin. I got to see Brooke's baby for the first time. It's her first girl. Her name is Alyssa. I got to hold her, too.
For dinner we had potato soup and garlic bread.
We had a good time!

My 14th Birthday

2009-10-06T14:51:00.000-07:00

Saturday was my 14TH birthday. Aunt Sherry had a party for me at her house. I spent all day with her. I helped her blow up balloons and hang them up. I also helped her organize some things in her room and I helped her with dinner. We made my mom's chicken enchiladas. I shredded cheese and I helped her cut bell peppers.

Mom made me a cheesecake with whipped cream and strawberries! :)

Later, my family came over and also the G- family and the W- family. They surprised me. I knew Sister Glenda was coming, but I didn't know the whole family was coming.

For my birthday, the G- family gave me stationary. Eva made me a really nice card. They also gave me a notepad. My friend Hallie, their neighbor made me a card and sent it with them.

The W- family gave me a card and a gel-pen kit. It had two small notepads. One had all pink pages and the other had different colored paper. It also had stickers and some other art stuff.

Aunt Sherry got me a sewing box.

Earlier, I got to talk on the phone to my Grandparents on my mom's side. I had talked to my Grandma a lot on the phone, before, but it had been years since I had talked to my Grandpa.

The next day I got a palm pilot reminder from Brother Richard. You can put things in it to save or to remind you about.

It was a nice birthday!

Things I've Been Doing In School

2009-09-22T15:34:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, September 9, 2009, me and my classmates from history class went on a field trip to the Rocklin history museum. We went into a museum and a man guided us through it. We saw a lot of old fashion things. After that, we went and saw the grinding rocks, and a spring. After that, me and dad went and got a soft-serve.

Yesterday, I had my first sewing class. My teacher was really nice. There were a couple other kids in the class, too. It was really easy and fun. It was fast, too. Next week, we're going to make pajama pants. I HAD A GOOD TIME!

I am learning mandolin right now. My dad is teaching me. We both have our own so we can play together. Dad surprised me when he brought me home the mandolin. I enjoy music very much. I can also play kazoo, piano, keyboard, and violin a little. I also enjoy singing.

Making Stuffed Cabbage

2009-09-01T14:55:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Felecia, my mom, and I made stuffed cabbage. It was my first time I've ever made it. We mixed hamburger, eggs, rice, onions, and seasonings together in a large bowl. Then we boiled the cabbage leaves to make them soft. Mom added vinegar to the boiling water. Next we rolled the hamburger mixture into the cabbage leaves. We put all the cabbage rolls in a big pot and poured the boiling water over it and cooked them. After that we took them out of the water and my mom fried them. I made corn bread muffins. Felecia helped a little bit but I mostly did it myself. I really enjoyed cooking.
Felecia said it smelled like St. Patricks Day because we eat these then. We shared our dinner with Aunt Sherry and Amber. We sent some home for Chris and the Wilborns.

What I've Been Up To

2009-08-27T15:10:00.000-07:00

Last Monday I started school. I am doing 4th grade right now. My favorite subject is Language Arts. I am also going to take some extra classes: Speech, Life Skills, History and Sewing. Right now, I am working on crocheting a present for dad. I am also reading The Little House on the Prairie series. I am in "By the Shores of Silver Lake". My sister helped me scrapbook not too long ago. We scrapbooked some pages on my birthday last year when I turned 13 and when our black lab had her puppies this last spring.

My favorite activity this summer was when we went camping at Bodega Bay. There were a lot of people from church. Some of my friends and I climbed on the jetties. My friend Alexis and I squished jellyfish with paddles and threw them in the ocean. We also did a sand castle contest. Some of the girls and I made a sea otter with a baby and we put a halo of flowers on the mom. Our sandcastle won with two others! Hope you like the pictures.

Me, Alexis, Eva & Grace singing around the campfire with everyone.

Me & Eva

Our sea otter sand castle.

Welcome!

2009-07-14T15:58:00.000-07:00

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