Writing Contest

So in my '2009' post I said that I entered a Writing Contest. This contest is where you write the a story(no less than 1200 words ) about the cover of this catalog:

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I submitted my story titled, "Codar's Courage' A few days ago to Vision Forum, the company doing the contest. Click here to read my story.

In February of 2010, the winner of the contest will be dicided. I will make it known when I know the results.

2009

This year is almost over and I cannot believe it! Here are some highlights of my year:

~I participated in a spaghetti Dinner and Cake Auction as a fund raiser for Girls Camp. :)
~I went to Girls Camp for the first time.
~I participated in a Stake Humanitarian Project, making Hygiene kits.
~I bought a Ipod Nano!
~My friends threw a surprise party for me!
~ I had a combined birthday party with my Sister.
~I began piano lessons with a new teacher.
~ I turned twelve and entered Young Woman's. I love it!
~ I have been to the Temple for Baptisms twice(I am going again on the 30th)
~I have read an uncountable number of books.
~ I won a bookmark contest , my library did, in the seventh grade.
~ And entered a Writing Contest(winners are announced in Feb.)
~I have learned a few new skills, such as doing loom hats.
~I saw two Movies in the Theatre(The Tale of Despereaux, and Harry Potter 6)
~ I took a trip to Seattle with my dad for a Constitution seminar.
~I became reunited with my friend Sarah Vandam who I have not seen since Stanford!
~I gave a talk in church.
~I sang at Stake conference, and a stake Choir Fireside( we sang Handel's Glory to God)
~Enjoyed visits from cousins and Grandparents

Here are some of my new favorites:

Color
Lime Green
(Yep, it's a bit bizarre)

Foods
~Macaroni and Cheese Deluxe
~Lasagna
~Chicken Pot Pie
~Bean Burro Casserole
~Banana Splits
~Eggs in a Hole
~Egg Sandwich


Singers/Groups
-Jericho Road!
-Hilary Weeks
-Jenny Philips
-Katherine Nelson
-The 5 Browns

Movies
-Lord of the Rings
-Emma Smith: my Story
-The Best Two Years
-Pride and Prejudice
-The Chronicles of Narnia
-Facing the Giants
-John Adams

Books
-Fablehaven Series by Brandon Mull
-Kingdom Series by Chuck Black
-Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.Tolkien
-The Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C. Wrede
-Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
-Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
-The Runaway Princess by Kate Coombs
-The Books of Bayern and Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon Hale
-The Knights of Arrethrae (series) by Chuck Black
-The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
-Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan
-The inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini
-Moody Family Series by Sarah Maxwell
-The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
-Rowan Hood by Nancy Springer
-Tennis Shoes Among the Nephites and Passage to Zarahemla by Chris Heimerdinger
-Do Hard things by Alex and Brett Harris
-All-of-A-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor
-Betty Zane by Zane Grey
-Little Women and Little Men by Louisa May Alcott

Okay I'll stop! I could go on for ever!

So That's just a simple summary of my year. Next December I will post my new lists and a link to this post and then you can see how much I've Changed!

I hope you all have had a wonderful 2009, and Have a very Happy 2010!

Some Books

Here are the newest recommendations.

TWO FROM GALILEE
BY MARJORIE HOLMES

This is such a great book. It is the story of Mary and Joseph that we aren't used to. I am still reading this book, but I'm enjoying it immensly. This is a book that can be for anytime of the year, not just Christmas!




THE MOODY FAMILY SERIES
BY SARAH MAXWELL

This is one of the best series I have come across. It is written by a Christian woman who was homeschooled. The books are about a Christian family, the Moodys. The children, Max, Mollie, Mitch and Maddie are homeschooled and these books are about their adventures. These books are delightful and exciting. These books are not available at libraries and booksellers, but can be bought at www.Titus2.com
So far there are 5 books:

1-Summer with the Moodys
2-Autumn with the Moodys
3-Winter with the Moodys
4-Spring with the Moodys
5-Summer Days with the Moodys



More info about the books can be found at: http://www.titus2.com/moody-series/index.php and http://www.titus2.com/ecommerce/products/prod_listing.php/1176


Well, those are some of the good books that I have been reading. Have a great week and New Year!

Merry Christmas!

I hope you all had a very merry Christmas. This year the tree wasn't so packed as we did not receive any gifts from Mom and Dad and used the money to give to others. One of my favorite gifts was the one from my Grandma Taylor. We each received a T-Shirt with the words 'Courage of a Warrior' on the front. We also received a ' Charity book, Where we record Battles with Satan that we won (such as helping others) and our Joys and Blessings. I spent most of the day REading new books, and playing new games. I had a wonderful Christmas and I hope you did to!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

P.S. Pictures to come Later! My camera ran out of Batteries, and we have no available AA's.

Little Roller

Katelyn is starting to roll. She is doing more of body curve for a starter. One time I was sitting at the computer and she twisted around to see me! So sweet!

Costruction With Concrete

So the sidewalk outside our house was jagged and uneven. We had some complaints so we had new sidewalk put in. Yesterdaythey took out the cement and cut out the roots that had been moving the sidewalk. Today they put in the Cement. The kids were fascinated. It's not like you see cement being poured every day in front of your house! It was so cool.

Perler Beads

This past couple of weeks we have been doing a lot of perler beads as gifts this year for Christmas. My sister Mackenzie and I did some videos to show what projects we did for our friends. Here are some.

5 Great Books for Christmas

These are some of my favorite's

1-Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright
2-The Christmas List by Richard Paul Evans
3-A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
4-The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck
5-The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson

These books are so fun! I really recommend them for Christmas!

Yarn Day

Today I went to my friend Hannah Sanford's house. She makes hats on looms, and I was really interested in learning. Since she has trouble crocheting, we got together to teach each other. She helped me make a really neat hat with one of her looms and I helped her crochet a purse! I had a really great time learning a fun new skill. I am going to save up my money and buy some looms now!

Peter and the Starcatchers

This is a great series that I have come across! It is about how Peter Pan became the flying Peter Pan. It is written by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. They make the books delightful and entertaining. Currently there are four books

1-Peter and the Starcatchers
2-Peter and the Shadow Thieves
3-Peter and the Secret of Rundoon
4-Peter and the Sword of Mercy

I highly recommend these books!

Blog!

I am now a blogger! This blog is where I will put posts on the good books I am reading, crafts I make, photos I take, and just the daily happenings in the life of a bookworm!

Love,
Hannah!