Freshman Orentation

On Saturday, my soon to be high school, Chino Hills High, had its freshman orentation. The entire theme was western, so there were cactuses, cowboy boots, bandanas, and lassos. When we walked through the student entrance, there were cheerleaders, athletes, and students in a line leading toward the gym cheering and waving bandanas in the air. We walked in the gym, where we met several student leaders, and some teachers. Then we gathered in groups, and we were given tours of the school. We saw the two gyms, the Chinese and German language rooms, the art room, the theatre, and many others. After that, all the incoming freshmen gathered in the center of the school, which is called Center Ice, and we signed up for summer activities that we would like to participate in. It was great to see all the friends that I left in elementary school. And to top that, some of them are going to the volleyball camp during summer, just like me!
Hope you enjoyed this update! See ya soon!

My "Suite" Adventure Part II

Sorry for getting back SO late to you on this, but I have news on the taping that I went to on April 24. IT WAS SOOOOOOO MUCH FUN!!!!!!! Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to bring any cameras or cellphones into the building, so I only have the pictures that I took before we went into the stage.

Me right after finding out that we got the tickets!

Mikaela during our break at McDonald's.

The Hollywood sign from the off-ramp in L.A.

The taping itself was so fun. We saw an episode that was ready to premiere on Disney Channel. Then we saw the episode that was going to be taped. Im so sorry, but I'm not supposed to share anything about the episode that we saw taped. I'll just say that the S.S. Tipton visits the famous Bermuda Triangle.

Thanks for wanting to read about my suite adventure! See ya soon!

My "Suite" Adventure Part I

On Friday, I am going to take the adventure of a lifetime at Disney Studios in Burbank. If you carefully looked at the title of this post, and if you are a frequent Disney Channel viewer, you might have guessed that my adventure would have to do with the show "The Suite Life on Deck". Well, on Friday, I am going to go see the show be taped! And the best part is, the tickets might be backstage passes! Let me tell you how I got the tickets.
It all started on a Wednesday night about a month in a half ago. Me and my friend Mikaela went to a Clippers game that night with her dad, and his friend. On the way to the game, he began to talk about "The Suite Life on Deck" and how he happened to know the producer of the show. We asked if he could get tickets, and I got a call from Mikaela the next day saying that we got the tickets! I am so excited to go there.
I will update you on my adventure on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Till then, see ya soon!

An Update on My Life!

Hey everyone! Just thought that I'd let people know what I've been doing lately.
Well, I have just joined the Tech Team in my juinor high group at church. Today was my first official job. It was so much fun! Well... except for the part when I couldn't get a slideshow to show up on the projection screen. Oh well. Better luck next time on that part. =)
Another event in my life is the desicion on high school. Oh my gosh, I will be a freshman next year! YIKES!!!!!!!!!! Anyways, I(and by that I mean, my parents)have filled out a transfer application for Chino Hills High School! I am number fourteen on the waiting list. Please be praying for me to get in the freshmen class. I am really hoping to get in, so thank you for your prayers!
That's basically all the new stuff in my life! See ya soon!

Happy Birthday to Me and my Mom!!!!!

On Sunday, my mom turned forty, and I turned fourteen! My birthday was definately one of the best birthdays ever.
Saturday night, we went to a surprise birthday for my mom. All of her freinds came and we had a great time. It was nice to see my mom just smile and have fun with her friends. Thank you to all the people who came to my mom's party! It was a huge success!!!
On Sunday, me and my mom woke up super early. We both got to open a few presents and then we were in the car, driving to church. In junior high, I had to do the birthday dance called "Gray Squirrel." As soon as I walked up with my friends McKenna Wise and Mikaela Andringa, everybody in the room pulled out their cellphones, and they began to record our dance. I was so embarrased!!!
After church, me and my friends Reily Minton, Mikaela Andringa, Chelsea Beason, and Abby Zemis came over to my house and we just hung out. We had pizza, and then we had the richest chocolate cake you will probably ever have. Then we opened presents. I got money roses and a Jamba Juice card from Mikaela, a Borders gift card from Abby, a Warriors book from Chelsea, and a free lunch and a sweet-smelling candle from Reily. My best present would have to be the camera that I got from my family. It is a Nikon CoolPix. I should be getting it soon. I can't wait!!!!!!!
That night, my junior high group from church was given the opprotunity to go watch a great Christian rock band called Kutless. It was amazing!!!!! When Kutless came out to sing, screams erupted! The lights went everywhere, and all you could hear was the beating of drums, and screams coming from what seemed like only girls. The concert was abosolutley positively awesome!
Well thats my birthday celebration! See ya soon!

Happy 40th Birthday Daddy!

Yesterday, my old man (I don't really think he's that old) turned the big 4-0. The day was full of fun, laughter, cake batter, paint, and balloons. It was really great to see my dad's expression when he opened his gift, a video, made by Mom, that included pictures from all the forty years of his life. It was truly amazing.
So Dad, if you are reading this blog entry, I want you to know that you are the dad that was described in those forty things on the CD. I love you, and all of us girls agree that you are the best dad we could ever have. I love you so so so so so so much!
Love, Bruce

Junior High Christmas Project

This Christmas, the Jr. High group at my church decided to help out the community. All the groups in the group were all given a family to buy Christmas presents for. The eighth grade girls were gien the Rodriguez family. They had two girls and one boy. We all raised money to help purchase the gifts on the list. We got the oldest girl, Jasmin, a Monopoly game and a Hannah Montana blanket. We gave Briana a Barbie doll and some Hannah Montana clothes. We got the boy, Alexis, a soft, cute teddy bear. We got the parents a gift card to Wal-Mart.
Today, I went to church to help wrap gifts for the family with the Jr. High pastor, Nathan Goble, and my leader, Bailey Blazek. We wrapped the gifts and then we were off to deliver the gifts to the family. We had one of Nathan's friends named Joel, come and translate for us. We arrived at the home and when we got inside, we began handing out the gifts. The kids were very excited to get these gifts that we had bought for them. We heard a lot of "gracias" and "muchas gracias" from everyone. It was an awesome time to help a family in our community.
See ya soon! Merry Christmas!!!!