SOL 31/31!!!!! We are done!!!!!-Max and Kam's Class

Last SOL. Here we go,

One of my favorite things to do is gymnastics. I go to a really awesome studio called SASC, and it is not only gymnastics, but dance, art, swimming, and basketball and many more. Every year we have concerts at the Neiman Center. We have a lot of fun and can do any sport or something we want. This year I am in 9 dances, and I will be dancing, doing gymnastics, and more. Dancing and gymnastics are pretty much my life. I especially like to see the costumes I will dance in a few weeks before the big concert and get to dance in them. I get to express myself and show what I do and I really like that.

This is a calender for SASC. 

My picture is on the top, 

in the middle with my friend.

SOL 30/31- Max and Kam's Class

I have been waiting for this moment for a while, and I am so glad it is finally here. Spring break. It's only for one week, but at least I get to relax. I am going to Arizona in a few days, and I'm ready for the pool and hotels. My dad has a conference for his job there (he is a dentist) and so we get to stay at a really nice resort. It's spring, and there is much warmer weather, but still some snow, wind, and rain. But in Arizona, there hopefully will be no rain, probably not, absolutely no snow, and only the sun and relaxation. I'm almost up to summer break, but there are still about two months left. Time passed so quickly, it's as if it was just the beginning of the school year.

SOL 29/31- Max and Kam's Class

I wait for my hamster to get out of his hiding spot, and stick his little nose out. My dog runs into my room and sniffs my hamster's cage. I pick my hamster up and star petting him, while my dog is on his hind legs trying to smell my hamster. Surprisingly, my dog is very nice to my hamster, and one time my dog even licked him. I laid my hamster onto my bed, and he started running around and sniffing everything. When I tried to pet him, he kept climbing on my arm and walking on me with his little claws tickling me. He is a very sweet hamster, and I'm glad I have him.

SOL 28/31- Max and Kam's Class

When I was in 3rd grade, I really wanted to get another dog. I had one, but it was big and not that friendly to anyone except for me, my brother and my parents. That morning, I begged my dad to go to the pet store 'just to look' at dogs. My dad finally agreed and we hopped into the car. We arrived at the pet store, and started looking at/petting the dogs. A employee walked by holding a tiny puppy that was adorable. "Can I pet it?" I asked her. "Yes but not of the head." She sees my confused look and adds, "A different dog did his business on this little guy's head." I look over at the other dogs but I have my mind on the one who the lady carried away to wash. I argue with my dad about getting him and he finally admits he really liked that dog too. It is time to leave, so we get back into the car and I call my mom. 

She checks him out and immediately falls in love with him. Later that day we all come and buy him, and agree on the name Benny.

SOL 27/31-Max and Kam's Class

After a while of waiting, we finally got our trip packets. Our overnight is soon, horay! I am super excited to go to the beach, and exploring Boston and Maine. I really hope that the weather will be really nice because we will be hiking a lot. I'm also excited for the plane ride, I don't know why. but I just do. I am glad we hopefully will be able to go swimming somewhere, and I am really excited for that, if of course we go swimming.

SOL 26/31- Max and Kam's Class

When I was about eight years old, I went to Florida with my parents. We stayed at the Hilton hotel, which was really nice and not far from Disney World. One day my dad went for a swim early in the morning while I was asleep. When I woke up I glanced out the window and saw the sun shining, and the ocean a dark blue. My mom was in the shower, so I just turned on the TV. My stomach growled, and I couldn't wait for my dad to come back so we could all eat breakfast at a restaurant. I got dressed, so we could go right away. Suddenly, the door clicked open and my dad came in holding a sea shell, his hair all wet. The shell was big, about the size of an adult's fist. I picked it up, and it was a little heavy. I see two big blue eyes peek out of the shell, followed by a large hairy body. I shriek, and hand it back to my dad. 'It's just a little crab, see? He can't even get out of the shell.' I look over at the shell and see the crab slip back into the shell. Crawl Crawl Slip Slide. The pattern continues for a couple minutes. 

A little later after we eat breakfast my parents and I go over to a beach with the crab. We go over to a platform, followed by a port. The crab keeps trying to get out, so we go near the ocean water and let the crab go. I was a little scared of the crab, but later that night, I fell asleep thinking of good names for him.

Book Blog (SOL) 25/31- Max and Kam's Class

The Last Present by Wendy Mass

This book is a series, but it is about a girl named Amanda and her best friend named Leo. They communicate with each other by using blackboards or texting but they are very close. Lets just say, it has to do with the oldest person in Willow Falls who is very mysterious, Angelina. Amanda and Leo must figure out why their friend, Grace, has fallen into a frozen state on her birthday, and they must figure out why by time traveling to Grace's previous birthdays. This is a mysterious, adventure book, and I recommend this book to anyone, but the other books like 13 Gifts, and 11 Birthdays are the other books that are in the series you should read before this one. It is a very quick read, and only 256 pages.

SOL 24/31- Max and Kam's Class

The sun is beaming at me, and I am sitting in my friend's car with all the windows open and the music turned up all the way. I am with two of my friends, Lelete and Sebastian. We are singing along to the music, and it is super fun. In case you were wondering, I am at a 3 year old's birthday party, and I got bored so I just went outside with my friends. I turn down the music, and we start trying to figure out how to turn on the mist to wash the windshield. I stick my head out of the top window thing, and Sebastian turns on the water and I get soaked. I scream and grab Sebastian's basketball and start dribbling it down the parking lot. I pass it to Lelete, and she passes it back. Sebastian steals it, and I run back to the car with Lelete and lock the doors. I make a face at Sebastian, and he frowns. I unlock the doors and turn the music back on. We continue rocking out and I am having so much fun!

SOL 23/31- Max and Kam's Class

I walk into the huge mall, and walk straight into Nordstrum (I don't know how to spell it) with my mom. We walk over to the shoe area, and start searching for Vans. We look around but can't find any. "Maybe we should go to the Vans store or Journeys." I say. We go on over to Journeys, but the Vans there aren't the prettiest. We spot the Vans store near in, and head over to it. We see a huge wall full of Vans, and I run over to it and start searching for the perfect ones. I probably try on 20, because there are a bunch of boxes next to me that say Vans. I finally settle on two that are amazing, and have a quick argument with my mom about getting both. We head over to the cash register, and the other customers next to me are really creepy. They have a bunch of piercings, and smell like Marihuana. I wander over to the exit, and wait for my mom there cause I can't stand the creepiness. It was scary, but I at least got Vans. 

SOL 22/31- Max and Kam's Class

I wake up to the sound of birds chirping, and look at my alarm clock. 9:45 AM, it reads. I gasp and start worrying my alarm clock didn't go off. Maybe I didn't hear it? But then wouldn't my mom would wake me up? It is Thursday, and by now we would be at matrix. I hurry to get dressed, throw on a shirt and jeans, and put my contacts in. I rush downstairs, and see my mom sitting on her iPad sipping coffee. Then it hits me, it's Parent teacher conferences! I grab a bowl and cereal, along with milk and think to myself,

"Wow. I can't believe I forgot. I hope I don't forget again tomorrow!"

 

SOL 21/31- Max and Kam's Class

I get ahold of my scooter and set a foot on it. I push myself and glide on to the road. I take a second to glance up, and look at the beautiful sunshine, which practically blinds me cause it's so bright. I take my sweatshirt off, which I wore in case it got windy or anything. I hear tomorrow it's going to snow. Haha. That probably means nothing. I mean, I can't say the weather people are always wrong, but sometimes. When I get to the park, I walk around a little bit, and say hi to some people (because I know them). The grass already is becoming green, and the flowers are starting to bloom. On the way back, I start thinking about lunch and my stomach growls. The weather is really nice, and I am glad I took some time outside.

SOL 20/31- Max and Kam's Class

July 15th. My birthday. Driving back from tennis at 8:00 AM, I sit and beg my mom to get a hamster.
"Please can we get a hamster!?" I beg. 

"No." My mom replies. "Who would we give it to when we go on vacation?"
I try to think of good ideas but she keeps saying no.

"Where are we going?" I ask as we pass the turn to my house.

"Grandmas."
It was really rainy earlier but now the sun is shining, the sky is blue, and the weather is priceless. 

When I get to my Grandma's, I see my piano teacher and freeze.
"Am I doing a piano lesson?" I think.

Then I see a bag that says 'Sketchers" on it. I look around and also see a balloon attached to a little box although I have no idea what's in it. When I open the small box, I see a tiny hamster and squeal with delight. 

"Is this for me?" I ask.

"Yep." Everyone says.

I can't stop smiling. I open the sketchers bag and see a box with a picture of a cage on it. I open the box and start setting up the cage. That was the best day, getting a hamster.

SOL 19/31- Max and Kam's Class

I'm sitting in the audience of the theater, with my little neighbor and my mom, waiting for the show to start. I am here to watch Frog and Toad, a musical that we put on. The lights dim followed by darkness. I see two shadows, actors going into their places. The lights slowly come back on, and the music fades. Frog and Toad start with their first lines and I know this musical will be great. Laughter and joy fill the air and before I know it, it's intermission. I play some tag outside with the other kids and then I run back inside to watch the rest of the show. When it ends we congratulate everyone and walk outside to the car, smiles on our faces. That was one of the best musicals yet, and I can't wait to see more (unless I'm in them).

Book blog (SOL) 18/31- Max and Kam's Class

Sparrow Road by Sheila O' Connor

This book is about a 12 year old girl named Raine, who moves into a strange place called Sparrow Road. The rules in Sparrow Road and pretty much impossible to follow for Raine and her mom. For example, no talking until supper but you can on Sundays. The place is peaceful, but sometimes too peaceful. Raine must figure out the mysteries of the town with her new friend, Josie. This is a really interesting book, and a mystery. I recommend this book to people who like adventures, and mysteries.

Pages: 256

SOL 18/31- Max and Kam's Class

Yesterday was St. Patrick's Day and I have a few things I noticed. 

There are a lot of things that are green although they weren't meant for St. Patrick's Day. People unintentionally have the color green all over, on houses, schools, in rooms, anywhere. I really like the color green, so I really like St. Patrick's Day. But green is a popular color, so a lot of things are green but like I said before, not for St. Patrick's Day. And then on that day you look around and see so much green but you think, 'Was all this always there or just for today?'

There are also many myths. For example, if you do something bad the leprechaun will come and mess up your room. But is the leprechaun gonna do that or someone/thing else?

I just was thinking about this, and I decided to write about it.

SOL 17/31- Max and Kam's Class

Tic Toc. Tic Toc. I hear clock tic, ruining the silence. I am sitting at my kitchen table, doing my math homework (:/). When I finish, I run upstairs and onto my iPad. I watch some videos and then read. It is snowing outside, and the sky is grey and sad. It is already 2, (on a Sunday) and my stomach is growling. I come back downstairs and have some lunch and watch TV. This was fun, because I just relaxed (after I did math; I mean who would have fun doing math? Not me.).

SOL 16/31- Max and Kam's Class

I run into the school building after recess, and head over to my math class. I walk into the room, panting, and right away get a perplexed look on my face. There are only two tables out, and they are on either sides of the room. Greg calls out names, and points to what table we sit at. I'm with 5 other people, who are also confused. Greg gets out two pies, and puts a pie on each table. 

"You have to fill out a worksheet with your group, and then we can eat pie." Greg explains.

After filling out the worksheet, I eat a delicious slice of apple pie and smile. This was really fun, even if we had to do math.

SOL 15/31- Max and Kam's Class

"Next group!" One of my science teachers, Eric, calls.
My group raises their hands to next. We are next to the wetlands, shooting water balloons and eggs out of sling shots. I grab our slingshot and we set it up and launch the water balloon. It started flying and then it popped. It just popped. A bit of rain is trickling down as if it  is spitting at us. Then it starts to snow. A lot. When we shoot all of the eggs and water balloons, we pick up the eggshells and scraps from the water balloons. We run back inside and talk a little with our groups. Time passes so quickly, because it is already time to move on to my next class.

SOL 14/31- Max and Kam's Class

I sit at the fire, and I am watching a movie on my iPad. I am relaxing on my bean bag, watching Frozen. Again. I look over at the crackling fire, and my dog jumps into my lap and I pet him. It's warm, sitting by the fire, when your heater is broken. I'm at my house, alone, relaxing and just chillin (literally). I finish Frozen, and eat some snacks. My dog follows me, and stands on his hind legs. 

"No." I say.

Then I feel bad and give him a treat. Then I take my snack back to the fire and eat. I watch some videos and have fun. It was fun, because I got to relax.

SOL 13/31- Max and Kam's Class

Two more weeks until spring break. Two more weeks until no school. Two more weeks until I'm free of homework. Two more weeks until I get a break.

Three more weeks until I leave for Arizona (from the 2nd of April to the 6th). Three more weeks until I go to paradise. Three more weeks until I get to relax.

All this comes to my head as I lay in my bed. I will get to relax. I will get to have fun with no homework. 

'Two more weeks until spring break.' I repeat.

SOL 12/31- Max and Kam's Class

I wake up pretty late, 10:00 AM and go take a shower. I get dressed, put my contacts in and go downstairs to breakfast. I have Panera, a breakfast and lunch place that is really good; and walk outside with my dog. 

When I walk back inside, my dad is at home opening a box with a telescope. He just got it today, and he is just setting it up. At around 2 I go eat lunch and then go on a walk with my dog, mom, and dad. We have a park nearby, and its really great weather; the sun shining, birds chirping, and the sky is blue and cloudless. I ride on my scooter (cause I'm lazy to walk today) and when I get to the park I run around with my dog. It is already 4:15, and I ride back home and get ready to go to a party later tonight. I put a dress on, and ride to the party. It was a fun day, and I hope I can have the same schedule again.

Book Blog (SOL) 11/31-Max and Kam's Class

Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

This is a memoir, so non-fiction. It is REALLY sad, because I usually don't cry about books but this one is REALLY SAD!! It is about the author, Ashley, who has been separated from her mom at three, and so she lives in a lot of foster homes. She jumps in and out of many foster homes, and this book is about her growing up in many foster homes. It is very hard for her, and she never gets to decide anything herself. When Ashley bounces into a very abusive foster home, she ends up finding ways to get out of it. She finally gets out, and all she wants is to get adopted. But will she? Like I said earlier, this book in a memoir, and really makes you cry. This has some adult content, but not that bad. I really recommend this book for anyone, so you all should read it.

Pages: about 288 

SOL 10/31- Max and Kam's Class

I wake from a good night's sleep, snuggled up in my bed, not wanting to get out. The cold air from outside the covers makes me frown cause it's so warm in my bed and I have to get out. I turn on the faucet to wash my hands, and wait for the warm water. I probably stand like that for five minutes, until I realize of water and house heater thing broke last night. I sigh and wash my hands in the icy cold water. I get dressed, eat breakfast, and walk outside. 
"It's so WARM!!!!" I think.
 I have some fun outside and then I go back inside. I had a fun time, but still, our heater is broken.

SOL 9/31- Max and Kam's Class

I'm sitting on the bus with Julia and we're just talking and eating and relaxing. Finally we get here and I just don't want to get out of the bus. Last time I went snowshoeing it wasn't the best. But I finally get out of the bus and I feel the cold chill of the outside. The wind is blowing and the snow is blowing along with the wind. It is not that cold because I'm dressed in layers but the minute I put my snowshoes on and start to walk to the trail, I feel the hatred of snowshoeing rising up from me. The sun is hidden above the trees, in the dull, sad clouds. The wind blows harder and harder, swirling the snow around. I am so looking forward to a break! I waddle and talk, and listen to the crunch of the snow. Crunch crunch crunch crunch. I love that sound, and even though I hate snowshoeing, I get to see the beauty of the snow covering the trees and the snow glistening everywhere.

SOL 8/31- Max and Kam's Class

Here I am, sitting in the library, not knowing what to write about. Nothing. To. Write. About. A bunch of ideas pop into my head but I push them away.

"Too weird." I think.

Time passes so slow and still no ideas are coming. I ask Sarah, but all the ideas she gives me I wrote about. We talk a little about other stuff, and giggle. We giggle a lot. Its crazy. I'm in a happy mood, laughing and smiling. Then, Sarah decides to put her hair in pigtails cause we just read a SOL about pigtails and break dancing (Kam). We are having a fun time (in case you are wondering we were also working). That was a fun time, but still I didn't really have anything to write about.

SOL 7/31- Max and Kam's Class

The sun is hiding behind the clouds, the chill of the outside is here, and the sky is a dull gray. But that doesn't change anything for me. I'm at my neighbors house, and we are about to go out for ice cream with their nanny's daughter (she is in her 20s). We are going to a place called Sweet Action, which changes a flavor every day and they are really unique for example, PB and J, Nerds, Vanilla Bean, and many more. What's cool is that the employees make all their flavors, and so they are creative and unique. I get a bunch of Vanilla Bean, in a cone. When I lick it, I smile. It is SO GOOD!!! It may be just Vanilla Bean ice cream (hehe that rhymes) but it's still really good. Out of all of us, I finish last and we leave the parlor. We get back into the car, and since it was a pretty far walk to the car, we are shivering since we just ate ice cream and it's freezing outside (yeah, we're such rebels!).

SOL 6/31- Max and Kam's Class

I run over to the field in school, the sun shining and making me hot. That's Colorado, one day it snows and the next, its sunny and hot and 60 degrees. I'm wearing short sleeves and I'm fanning myself with my hands. I run and play ninja with my friends, and we fool around. I'm the second one out, so I run around and fool around. The grass is still yellow and dry, although its sprouting little green highlights. By the time recess ends, I'm panting and hot and happy. I walk into the school, and its refreshing. I get straight to work, and I will always remember how much fun I had that recess.

SOL 5/31- Max and Kam's Class

I step onto the ice and grab onto the sideline of the ice rink. I finally get a hold of myself and let go. I take a deep breath and push my skate off the ice. I'm at Big Bear, and I'm having the time of my life. I haven't ice skated for a while, but I didn't dare to hold onto the side and I just enjoyed the ice. I imagined it being only me and the ice. 'Me and the ice' - I repeated. I glide around the ice and almost crash into some people. Time passes so quickly, although it seems to be just ten minutes ago I came here. I take a break with my friend and we enjoy some ice tea and a snack. This was so much fun, that I wish every day was like this.

SOL 3/31- Max and Kam's Class

I wake up to the usual sound of my alarm clock, at 6:30. Its so tiring waking up early for my morning Spanish class. I trow on some clothes, half asleep. I put in my contact lenses, brush my teeth and hair, and rinse my face. The sun is shining, trying to fool everybody that its warm outside. But no, it's actually freezing and windy, so the sun doesn't fool me. I check on my hamster, lazily make my bed, and run downstairs to eat. For breakfast I have crepes that my mom made, with berries and nutella and orange juice (not on the crepe ;D). 

When I am finished eating I gather all my stuff and hurry my mom into the car. The drive is peaceful, and I try to relax. But the music is to fast and upbeat and good, that I enjoy the song and immediately wake up. We get to school and I start my morning Spanish routine.

SOL 2/31- Max and Kam's Class

Its practically spring and the weather outside, priceless. I know its 'gonna snow' tomorrow but I enjoy the moment. I'm walking in the park with my dog and grandma, and it's actually fun. The birds are chirping and the sun is shining and I can't believe my eyes that the weather is so, perfect. I have to stop by every tree, every bush, all because my dog wanting to 'mark his territory.' My grandma and I are just walking peacefully, talking about life. 

A little wind starts to blow and then a little more, but it doesn't scare me. I have a feeling it's gonna be windy tomorrow (thanks to the Denver Post) so I'm enjoying the moment as if there is no tomorrow. There are these moments that are funny, and small, but you still remember them, and this is one of them.

SOL 1/31

Hi, my name is Abby. I really like to dance, play piano, draw, do gymnastics, and hang out with my friends. I have two pets, a dog and a hamster. My favorite colors are green and purple and I also enjoy spending time with my family. This is a SOL is about me and my family spending time together and enjoying birthdays. Lets get on with the slice!

 I sit on the carpet of my living room next to my two cousins, and its the older boy's birthday (he is six and his younger brother is four). We are watching a magician, who is really cool and funny. My parents and I hosted a party because it was my cousin and grandpas birthday. Suddenly the magician says,

'And now, for the floating trick!'

At first I don't know what that means, but then the magician calls the birthday boy up (my cousin, not my grandpa) and picks him up. Then, he puts him on a table with two chairs holding it up. My cousin has a blank expression stuck to his face, and I can't tell what he is feeling. One chair is taken away but the other has to stay for safety reasons. There he is, 'floating', with a big smile on his face. My 4 year old cousin and sitting near me, screaming his head off and acting like a lunatic. I can't stop him cause he would keep going on and on and on. 

When the trick comes to an end, I have a huge headache from my screaming cousin. But still, I won't forget the moment, because a rarely see my cousins since they live in Boston. They are really sweet, but can cause a headache sometimes.