During January we went to go see Monster Jam and we also went to the Tower of Americas with Carol.  It was loud.  It was fun.  But we left before we got to see the green Grave Digger.  Before Monster Jam we played around the Tower of Americas and we had a lot of fun.

And then recently we had Solo and Ensemble and I got a 1+.  And only four people got a 1+.  Two cellos, two violins, and I was one of the cellos.  In both History and Science Fair, if I had been one place higher I would have gone onto Regionals.  But since I got 3rd place in History Fair and 2nd place in Science Fair, I wasn't able to go onto Regionals.  

We also went to Gilbert, Arizona to see the new temple open house.  We got to go into the Celestial room, the Sealing room,  and the baptismal room.  And they made us wear little white things over our shoes and I got to keep mine.  And we also got to see the Mesa Temple.  We also hiked to the hole in the rock.  

Two nights ago I also went on a camp-out and I forgot to bring my sleeping bag.  And it was 26 degrees outside so you can imagine how I was.  But, otherwise the camp-out was fun.  We had a huge bonfire and we talked.  But, the only really downside to it was the cold and all of the cow pies.  

Also, last night I got a night vision scope and I'm going to use it at an upcoming mutual activity which is capture the flag.  So, I think it's going to be a lot of fun.

Recently I've had region, my end of the year orchestra concerts, and I have also seen the Hobbit, I've also had my Christmas Party.  I also had Christmas!  And recently we have started to watch Studio C.  And almost all of Winter Break I've slept in almost every single day.  Aw, it's good to sleep in.

In Studio C, my favorite episode is the 5-day day weather forecast.  For Christmas, I got a laser game, a trinomial game, stocking stuffers, a remote control car, a spinning fan, I got a launcher, and I got a prank calculator, I get a Lord of the Rings cello book, I got some spy gadgets, and I got Chemistry set, and I also got a hundred dollars.

Tuesday, I got a bitten by a bug and we don't know what.  I got taken to the doctor later that day and they said it would be alright.  Wednesday, I played at a basketball game with my orchestra.  Thursday, I went on a GT field trip and I had a lot of fun.  My favorite part was the zip lining.

Tuesday, I saw "Catching Fire" and Wednesday we left to go visit Grandma and Grandpa and their new house.  Thursday was Thanksgiving and we got caught in the middle of Black Friday just trying to buy chips.  Friday, we saw "Frozen."  And Saturday, we went back home.  Sunday, we did the new fast offering routes and it was kind of interesting now that I know everyone on the routes.  

Do you like sports? If so, which ones and why?

I do like sports and my sports that I've recorded on my favorite list for playing is: #1 tennis, then soccer, then gaga ball, then swimming, then football, then basketball, then volleyball.  I just really enjoy them.  My favorite sports that I like watching is: #1 football (Go BYU, Go Packers!), #2 basketball (Go Spurs!), #3 Baseball (Go Cardinals!), 4 tennis, 5 soccer (futbol) (Go USA!).

Monday, I played in this little Veteran's Day breakfast on my cello.  Tuesday, I went to the temple and got hot chocolate.  Wednesday, we practiced the song with the pianist at the church building.  Thursday, I went to Writing Wildcats and I won an exit prize that only three students got.  And Friday, of course, I went to Region and I got 3rd chair.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  Saturday, we cleaned.  Sunday, I did a performance in church.

Hey every body I have exiting news... I got third chair in region!!!!!!!!!
It all started when I came out of region thinking I did bad and when I got home i found out that I got third chair and that I beat best cellists at my school (which was my goal) and now I am not going to be able to sleep tonight because of all of the excitement.

Most of my week was boring.  Thursday was Halloween and I went to Grandma's and I went around once and I got 14 pieces of candy.  And I thought that we were going to go trick or treating around our block.  We hung out a little later.  We talked with David and Heidi.  I made sure that baby Carter didn't run off.  And Emma got lost.  After we found Emma, Mom was so fed up that when we got home she wouldn't let anyone go trick or treating around the block.  Which stank for me because the one year that I don't go trick or treating around my block almost all of my friends go trick or treating around my block.  And on top of that, I only got 14 pieces of candy total, Halloween Night.

Saturday, Mom and Dad got hit by a car.  And, Sunday I almost gave the lesson in Priesthood but then someone else was teaching it.  Tuesday I had orchestra concert.  And Saturday I went to the Gladys Knight thingamajiger.  And Friday night, Mom and Dad went to go see Ender's Game.  

Q: Describe a time recently when you felt the Spirit in church?

A: I would have to say a time would be General Conference; of all of the speakers.  And I have to say that some of the speakers were pretty powerful, including the prophet.

Thursday, my orchestra played at the Spaghetti Dinner at one of the high schools in our area and we all had a good time seeing people from some of the other schools and just playing in general.  And Saturday, we had some busy games and we also had family pictures.  Family pictures were cool because I like my missionary pictures.  Because I had one when I was a baby, I had one now, and I'm going to have one when I'm about to go onto my mission.  Also, after pictures we went to the Updike's and we had a fun time.  We tossed the football back in forth, played Scattergories, had snacks, and just had a good time in general.