Saturday in Sonoma

Mimi and Papi took me to our favorite places in Sonoma last Saturday. We tasted olive oils at Jacuzzi, visited the birds at Cline, picked up sandwiches at Angelo's and had a picnic by the lake at Gundlach Bundschu!

School Picture

My school picture came out this week. I got to choose the background image. This one has a hall with lockers, but it's nothing like our real school hallways, because it's not really crowded and nobody is pushing to get through to their locker.

Holmans Unite!

Mimi and Papi just got into town, and Stephanie and Christian are about to leave town. We all got together at the Buckeye Roadhouse for dinner tonight.

Costume Shopping

We took Ale to Spirit Halloween Store and Costco for some suburban-style shopping. Needless to say; as a city kid, she was impressed. Also, we tried on pimp costume jewelry and totally rocked it. What?

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!!