Nathan's birthday post

I want:a new Trackmaster train
I have: more Trackmaster trains
I wish: nobody would come into my room without permission
I hate: onions and pickles and tomatoes
I miss: Maisey
I hear: music
I wonder: if Maisey will ever come back someday
I regret: going in puddles with my new shoes
I am not: a robber
I dance: sometimes
I sing: Hero of the Rails
I cry: when I get hurt
I am not always: happy
I make with my hands: stuff melt (as in, I make stuff melt)
I write: stories
I confuse: names
I need: new pajamas
I should: be nice
I start: my life
How old will you be this year? 7
Nicknames: natejoecoop
Are you taller than your mother? no
Do you cry often during movies? no
What is your biggest pet peeve? when people annoy me and bother me
Favorite color: black and red
Favorite foods: peanut butter and jelly sandwich, pizza, and salad
Favorite beverage: juice
Favorite cold cereal: nothing
Favorite Smells: grilled cheese
Favorite time of day: mornings
What is your favorite game? Hero of the Rails DS game
How many pillows do you sleep with? One
Do you play an instrument? Yes, recorder (as of today)
What was the last movie you saw? The Mysterious Island (a Land Before Time movie)
What is your favorite article of clothing? cotton
What is your dream vacation? Hawaii
What do you love most about Dad? He plays with me
What do you love most about Mom? You joke
If you were an animal what would you be? dog
What is your favorite "me- time" activity? playing trains
What is one of your weaknesses? climbing trees
What would you choose for dinner every night? pizza and grilled cheese
What is the emotion you feel the most? happiness
Do you consider yourself outgoing? no
What are some of your talents? drawing and making cookies
What is a word or phrase you overuse? "Guess what?"
What was the hardest thing that happened to you this past year? Getting in trouble for saying toot, fart, and things like that
What is the best thing that happened to you this year? I turned 7
The best thing you learned this past year? To never say poop, butt, etc.
What was your favorite thing about being six years old? I got to joke around with my cousins
What are you most excited about being seven years old? I am seven
Is there anything else you want to say about turning seven: No

Busy weekend

This weekend was so busy. On Saturday morning, I headed off to Women's Conference, and Dan took Nathan to his awards ceremony and ice cream social for earning over $50 for the RIF read-a-thon. He came home with a whole bunch of stuff. This is what they gave him:

• a t-shirt


• a book called Nighttime Scary Stories


• a pencil and pad of paper from Northeast Bank


• an eraser and ruler from TD Banknorth


• a coloring book from Key Bank


• a keychain shaped like a gas grill from AmeriGas


• a 10% off coupon from Books N Things


• a coupon for a free 6" sandwich from Subway


• a coupon for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut


• a coupon for five free Munchkins from Dunkin Donuts

Holy Cow!

Women's Conference was really good. I enjoyed all three of the classes I went too, and came back feeling inspired.

Yesterday, we went to the Auburn Ward to be there for Paige's blessing. It was so nice. Her dad gave her a really nice blessing. Dan was asked to be in the circle, along with all the other family, plus a couple of Scott's brothers. It was a big circle! She is one loved little girl!

After sacrament meeting, we went to Megan's States Gymnastics meet in Dover, New Hampshire. She did a great job, coming in fifth overall for her age group. For individual events, she placed in everything except beam. We were so proud of her. It was a really long day. We didn't end up getting home unitl 10:00. I'm really glad we went, though.

Mother's Day

I had a great Mother's Day weekend. On Friday morning, Nathan and I went to Muffins for Mom at school, which was fun. We both had a chocolate and peanut butter muffin. That night, Dan brought home dinner from the Lost Gull. I love that place! He got me my favorite, which is shrimp and scallops. Yum! He also brought me two flowers for the porch. He does this every year, but I love it. On Sunday afternoon, Dad and Dan made us barbecued chicken and potato salad so Mom and I didn't have to do any cooking. It was awesome. I brought down some strawberries and whipped cream, and Gram and I made some strawberry shortcake for dessert. It was so delicious. Nathan had brought me home a marigold that he had planted at school, and a little flower that he made. He also made me a card. Amber called me to say hi, too. It was a great day!