Update

Hello everyone! I have much updating to do........

Like I said in the earlier post, I went to the American Girl Place grand opening in Seattle over the summer. There are the pictures above ^

I have many more, but I can't post them because I'm in them, and you know, privacy and all that...But, it was so much fun! We got up at around 2 or 3 A.M, but I wasn't really tired until later. I was one of the first 100 people in line, so that was GREAT! We made friends with the people standing in line around us, and the girls were all around my age! I was able to get a new doll, a MAG, (which I named Caroline) and many different outfits for my dolls. Afterward, I got a pretzel and this yummy slushie-type drink.

We also went to a LEGO store for my brother, and that was so awesome too!

I had forgotten every month since May to do that Treat-a-month calender thing, so I'll do the rest of them now!

June:

Rainbow Delight

Soften French Vanilla ice cream (or another favorite flavor) for five minutes before scooping a little ice cream between two colored vanilla wafers. Roll edges in candy sprinkles. Freeze until hard (about 30 minutes).

Also, in June, I had a violin recital in a park close to our home. It was really easy to enjoy after I got done with my song...I had lots of fun listening to others play the piano, violin, guitar and sing. I also had a dance recital in June, and I have to say, my class worked really well together to make it look cool!

July:

Berry Sparkler

Ask an adult to cut an angel food cake into cubes. Layer strawberry slices, cake cubes, and whipped topping into dishes. Top each parfait with a dollop of whipped topping and a few strawberry slices.

During July, I participated in different sports camps, volleyball and tennis. I learned a lot at the camps, but I didn't do volleyball at my school this year. I'm still debating over tennis in the spring.

August:

Flurry Float

Scoop vanilla ice cream into a 3-ounce plastic cup, filling cup about 1/3 full. Press ice cream firmly into bottom. Insert a food-safe stick into ice-cream. Slowly pour grape juice into cup until it is almost full. Cover top of cup with foil, poking end of stick through foil. Freeze overnight, and then remove cup and foil. Enjoy your treat!

In August, I was preparing for school, we had been so busy during June and July, that I spent most of this month relaxing.

September:

S'more Mix

Unwrap 3-chocolate bars and break into small pieces. In a large bowl, mix with 4 cups graham-cracker cereal and 2 cups mini marshmallows.

I started school again during this month, and I just want to say, 7th grade is HARD! My teachers are way more strict this tear, and I get more homework, too. But, I still like it. :)

October

Witch Hats

Using a tube of orange icing, spread it on the bottom of a chocolate kiss candy. Press the candy firmly onto the chocolate covered side of a chocolate-striped cookie. Add a line of icing on the cookie around the edge of the candy. Finish it off with a bow.

I hadn't really thought of a Halloween costume this year, so mine was really last minute. My mom came up with a great idea, to be a cat!

My brother went as Harry Potter, and with mine, I had all black on with some ears and a tail, and my mother drew on a nose and whiskers with some type of makeup thingy (I don't wear any, so I don't remember what it's called).

November:

Cinnamon Sipper

In a large saucepan, combine 8 cups cranberry-apple juice, 4 whole cloves, and 4 cinnamon sticks. Ask an adult to simmer the mixture on low heat for at least 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly. Remove spices. Pour into cups, and add a red cinnamon candy stick to each drink.

During November, we had Thanksgiving, I really liked getting together with my family. It was (and I know this word is not very descriptive,) fun!

And now we come to December, and it's hard to believe that 2011 is almost over! I think one of my New Year's resolutions will be to post on my blog more!

Well friends, thanks for reading, and sorry for not posting for a long time. I am going to try to post at least once a month. But, I need to warn you, I have school, homework, violin and I need to have down time, so I might not be able to, and also, I might not have interesting things to post about! Also, the recipes do not belong to me, I did not make them up, they were from the American Girl Treat-a-month calendar for 2011.
See you later!