Reading Harry Potter

I am crushing these books right now. Last week I read 124 pages every day, except for one day when I read 126 pages. Six books down, one to go!

Birthday Weekend

I had a great time at Stephanie and Christian's house this weekend. We had a small party with family, and I got so many presents, including this awesome corgi pet! I named him Banger. He follows me everwhere.

First Day of School

Yesterday was my first day at A. P. Giannini Middle School. So far, it seems pretty fun, and it's nice to see my friends! Like all the 6th graders, I'm taking English Language Arts, Social Studies, PE, Math and Science. My electives are Mandarin and Art.

Yellowstone National Park

I am really enjoying our trip to Yellowstone. The geysers and springs look so awesome, and Emma and I are also making a movie about bears!

Zoo Camp Overnight

Two weeks of Conservation Camp at the SF Zoo finished with a night time tour, extra time in "stick land," a slumber party and early breakfast. Astrid, Anica and I were in Shadow Clan, along with Sachiko.

Giant Burritos

The best way to enjoy a ballgame is with burritos. Go Giants!

Chickens!

Mom and I are official chicken keepers at my new school, APG. Even in the summer, I get to hang out in the garden at school!

Skylark Ranch Camp

I just spent a week at Skylark Ranch, a Girl Scout camp in Pescadero. My group of 24 girls did a survival camp called Gilligan's Island. I'm on the far left in this picture, with Ale. Recognize my Nickel Beer hat?

Kids of Carcassone

Ale slept over at my house. We played Kids of Carcassone a lot. It's a really fun game, with adorable animals. The sheep are so cute.

Cheese!

I celebrated the Fourth of July in San Diego with the Nickels. Emma and I shared a cheese plate with fruit and bread. We brought picnic blankets and watched the fireworks from Shelter Island.

Camp Galileo

Ale and I are going to Chefology camp this week. The entrance to camp is called the FUN MACHINE!!

Up Late

On the last day of the festival, I stayed up until the very end, for the first time ever! Jason Mraz closed the show with "Love is Still the Answer". Plus, I picked up so many glowsticks!

A Little Bluegrass Vending

Today Max and I kicked off the Telluride Bluegrass festival by earning a little spending money. We made Peanut Butter Bites and sold them to the hungry Festivarians waiting in line for the gates to open.

Surprise Party!

We helped Uncle Christian throw a party for Stephanie's 50th birthday. Surprise! The balloons had lights inside.

Summer in San Francisco

Mom and I climbed Coit Tower and saw our favorite view – fog! And maybe a hint of the Ferry Building a couple blocks away. All the tourists seemed disappointed that they couldn't see more of the city, but we didn't mind.