2015 Holiday Party

See Brendan's blog for the post

Holiday Party!

Meet and Greet with Jake Wiens

Mom surprised us by taking us to the mall on a weekend in December.  She would never do that...because she hates shopping with crowds.  But it wasn't for shopping.  It was so we could meet Jake Wiens...the Kendama Pro!

From Brendan's Blog  Jake Wiens

First School Dance

I went to my first school dance.  It was a Halloween themed party, but I didn't dress up.  Halloween is for babies.  I didn't really want to go, but Dad thought it would be good to at least try it.  So I went. And it wasn't nearly as bad as I was expecting.  Some of my friends were there, so it was okay.  Plus, they had food....chips, cookies...yum.  I was eating all the snacks.  They also had a scary haunted house thing...but I'd say it was kinda lame.  Oh well.  It was pretty fun.  This picture is with my friends Christina and Emily.

First Day of Middle School

It was the first day of school....middle school...or you could call it junior high.  

This year, I go to school from 8-2:20pm.  I have dance classes 3 times a week, and also chinese classes and guitar.  It's a pretty full schedule, but I think I can handle it.  Maybe not so much the chinese.....

It's not walkable like my elementary school, so I have to be driven.  We're still working out drop off and pick ups....it's complicated and there are way more students at this school.  We were kind of spoiled being able to walk to school.  

Seattle 2015

 We went to Seattle again this summer.  Only 3 weeks.  I was so sad it was so short.  I could stay there forever....and play endless video games and watch endless TV.

Went kayaking.  

Did some swimming at the local watering hole.

Tried to look cool on the ferry.

Learned a chinese song for Paw Paw.  And one that Uncle Chris taught us.

Made wontons. They were good.

Played a lot of cards.  Even in the car.

Practicing...

Loving the brother.

Paw Paw took us on a hike 

We need to take more breaks.

Japan

We went to Japan for 2 and a half weeks....it was awesome.  Mom took us to 3 different Pokemon Centers...where Brendan and I spent our "fortunes".  I had $250 converted into yen...and I spent every last cent.  What did I buy?  Oh Pokemon cards, nice pens, origami paper, Chespin, and more Pokemon cards.  How can I resist?

Here is a video of our adventures.  We'll update more pics later.

Japan Video

Last day of Elementary School

Well, it's the last day of school....I'm gonna be a  6th grader....yikes.

Underage driver

We had to level the backyard, so I helped Dad.  Yes, that's me driving.  It was hard to figure out at first, but after a while, I was a pro. 

Science Camp 2015

I went to Science camp this week.  It was a little crazy.  All the 5th graders went.. so that's a lot of kids.  The teachers and several chaperones came too.  We slept on bunk beds...and I only showered 1 time.  Mom told me to shower every day, but the showers were super crowded and super yucky, so I couldn't do it.  I came home smelly.  I also don't have any pictures because I didn't get into any.  Teachers took pictures...but eh, I wasn't interested.  I had fun, but you know, the food wasn't good and we were tired...cuz we walked a lot.  Overall, it was a good experience, but it would be nicer if there were more showers.