Finishing Up......

So I have some things that I started talking about... like my I Search paper on Gymnastics.

I turned in my paper on Monday and it was 14 pages long. I had all kinds of information, about Shawn Johnson and several other gymnasts, along with basic facts and principels. I also have been stressing in this calss to get my A.R. points. I currently have exactly 24 points and the goal is 25. So today after school I took about 20 minutes to sit down and read a 55 page book that is meant for second graders. It was pretty cute and worth 1 point. So I hopefull will be able to test on that tomorrow and get my goal. The deadline is Friday and I have been scrambling to get points. I've read so many books, like Princess in Pink, Skeleton Creek, Yellow Star, A Long Way from Chicago, Because of Winn Dixie, and today I finished it up with Horrible Harry In Room 2B. So hopefully I will get that test done tomorrow sometime and get all my points OVER with for the year.

Here is some pictures of the CRAZY rain that we got on Friday. This was a Kay's house. Amazing isn't it???!!!

Some other school related things that I've mentioned but not finished...

My tests. I finished my E.O.C. test last week. We still don't know what we got... but they should be done soon. Now we are learning how to F.O.I.L. backwards.

Then today in science we took our multiple choice test and I got an eighty seven percent. Which is better than what I usually get. We will have another test on Monday.

In English we had a test over reading stratagies.

In American history we have a big Civil War memorization and summary project due. So that will be a big project to tackle over the weekend.

In P.E. we finished up our frisbee packets, and form weight lifting.

In Mom's room I'm very excited that I finally finished their book inventory. I wrote down every title of every book that they have. I also checked to make sure that every one of them was there.

In art we turned in our 2nd to last sketchbok today, and we finished up our self portraits today too. On Monday we will start our soap carvings and have to have those done in a couple days because... WE ONLY HAVE 4 days of school LEFT!!!!

After today we have 6 but the next two days we are going on trips. We have a reward trip to S.B.U. tomorrow... and on Friday we are going to the high school for M.A.P. carnival. There are games and stuff for us to play and do during the day. Then we will have 3 days of school next week... then the 2nd to last day we'll go to the park and play all day long... then the last day of school is a short day, all we'll do is have an awards assembly and clean out our lockers. So lots going on but its not anything real exciting. It's going to weird this summer not having school or anything to talk about. I will just have pictures and stories from swimming, playing ball, riding four wheelers, and playing with the cats and Bud.

Another exciting thing coming up is MY BIRTHDAY!! Coco's birthday is coming up too.. it is on the 25th. So I'm VERY excited.

I don't think I have anything else to finish up... except that tonight I'm going to Pizza Hut to weight tables. We are doing this as a fundraiser to earn money for our basketball camp this summer. I'm not quite sure how this is going to go... but I'm excited because Bree and Gina will be there with me.

Have a nice evening!!! Love -Rach

Run Like the Wind

So track season if officially over!

Last night was our last meet, and conference too. I was in three events, Long jump, 800,and 4x4. Since our conference isn't very big the meet went pretty fast. Just that it was a long ways away is why we got home so late.

1. Long jump- very bad. 10'10'' was my best, and that is far from my very best.
2. 800- I GOT FIRST!!! This race was way closer though than any other time I've gotten first. The first lap I stayed right behind these two girls from Pleasant Hope, who beat me last time. Except this time they both were staying right by each other. So on the 3rd corner I started to pass one of the girls and she said to the other one " Go on with out me". So she sped up, but on the last 100 I got out in front of the girl and cut in to the first lane in front of her. At some point she grabbed my arm and was pulling and pushing me. I thought that I was going to fall down ( because I almost did) but I just stuck my elbow back and tried to keep her behind me. As I crossed the finish line ( IN FRONT OF HER) She was hanging off my arm, and both of them burst into tears. I guess I ruined their plan. They were going to cross the finish line together, holding hands. It was this one girls last meet before she moved, but I kept that from happening. So I have now won 3 first places! My time was 2:42 which is very close to my best time ever of 2:38. But did I mention that it was raining the whole time that we ran. I was soaked by the end of the night, along with all of my stuff. But before I end the story we still have 4x4.
3. 4X4- We were ahead in the 4x4 until the end of the third lap. It always seems like they pass us at the same place, but I couldn't catch up with that girl. She took off, and we wound up getting second place. So I came out with 2 medals.
4. In the end we wound up losing by 4 points. SO CLOSE! But I was really happy with the outcome of all my events, and the season in general.
5. After the meet we stopped at Burger King and got some food. I was so hungry and tired. I ate a Jr. Whopper and chocolate shake. So when I got home, took a shower, and went to bed at 11:00 I slept really good. This morning though It was really hard to get up.
6. Today at school we did quit a bit. We did a lab,review,we read,painted,had counselor, did book work, and that was about it. I did have a sketchbook to do, but I finished that. I also need to read, and do a little more with my I Search paper. I have one interview though, and can get the other one tomorrow. So this was the biggest night of the week. I'm very nervous for tomorrow though, because we have a big E.O.C exam that will take us two hours to work on. So please pray for me tomorrow. The exam will count as 10% of my semester grade, which will effect whether or not I'll pass. This class counts as a high school credit, that's why it's so important. The good thing is that it doesn't hurt my GPA. So have a nice day!

By the way, Bud has been staying much drier since we put up the tarp, and he has some chat to lay in instead of mud. And Mom has been getting better sleep.

THE LONGEST WEEK OF MY LIFE!!!!!!

Hey!Today has been very...

LONG!!!!!!!!!!!

Last night wore me OUT!! We had a track meet, and the weather was well... FREEZING, AND RAINING!!! But we ran anyway. So crazy, my cough is now worse along with my runny nose. As far as my events went, I was only in the 800 and 4x4. I placed 4th in the 800, with a time of 3 minutes and 7 seconds. Our 4x4 team got 3rd!! Bethany, our first leg put us in 6th. Bree took us into 4th, and I brought us into 3rd. Then Josie was passed by a Bolivar girl that was really fast, she only trailed her a little the whole way around.Then right before the finish line she beat her. So we got 3rd!! The weather was horrible and we were happy that we did so well in a BIG meet like that. Lots of schools had huge buses and were from places like Marshfield,Branson,Catholic,Republic, and Buffalo.

Besides track... We have have two softball games tomorrow in Seymour. I am kind of nervous because it has been SO long since I have actually played softball. So we might be a little rusty the first game.

Besides softball... We have had a long week of school. First of all we are preparing ourselves for the M.A.P. test. So all week we have been doing review and games to get caught up on things that will be on the test. In science currently we are learning about planets, their orbit, moons, and the sun. So we've been doing lots of labs, and space activities. In Algebra we have been going over measurements,decimals,fractions,square roots,tangents, and all sorts of stuff. Besides the M.A.P. test, we also have to take an E.O.C. exam, because we are in the Algebra 1. So this is a really big test that is coming up!! In American history we're learning about government, and how our state and federal government work. We have a big test preparation packet due next Thursday due to our testing for three days. I will be working on that and getting it out of the way if possible. Art right now is pretty fun I'd say, we are doing two point perspective drawings of our initials. Our sketchbook from last week was cool, called Echoes. (I might post a picture of it sometime) This weeks is of a movie or DVD cover. So I need to pick a cover and start drawing it this weekend. I got a 96/100 on the last drawing I showed you, and then got a 25/25 on my Echoes sketchbook page. In P.E. we just finished up a basketball tournament, in which we got last place. Today we went to the weight room, and I don't know if we are starting a new unit or not. So nothing much there except for that I have been getting my step goals the last few days because of all the running activities we've been doing. In English we have been doing more M.A.P. review. Everyday we do a packet or play a review game and I'm very glad that we are through with it. The only bad thing is that we will have to start working on our I Search Papers and I don't want to write an eight page paper. In Mom's room 7th hour I have been putting away books and taking an inventory of all the shelved books. This is a large task! I have not been in there the last few days because we left for the meet in the middle 7th hour yesterday, and today I went to watch the preview of the middle school play. It was about Mark Twain, and some of the microphones weren't working so it was hard to hear. My friend Leona is in the play and she did really good today, she had a lot of lines to remember. Marlana also was in the play.

If you're wondering about what M.A.P. testing is I will explain. M.A.P. stands for Missouri Assessment Program(I think?). So we spend three days in testing these booklets. The test scores are used to see how well our teachers are teaching us.

Good Things about M.A.P. TEST-

1. NO HOMEWORK!
2. You have several breaks to go outside, or talk.
3. You get lots of yummy treats and drinks to snack on while testing.

Bad Things about M.A.P. TEST-

1. You have to be quiet for long amounts of time.
2. You are stuck in the same class room for FOREVER!
3. I'M IN MR.OCHNER'S ROOM!!!!!!
4. It's a test that will be effecting whether or not you get to go on fun trips at the end of next year.
5. It's A TEST! Nobody likes tests!!!

I am very busy this weekend too. Today after school, I had track practice then went straight to softball and have just got home. Tomorrow I have two softball games in Seymour and then I will get to come home and work on homework. Then Sunday we have church then will be attending a funeral. So I have lots of things to do over the next few days, but hopefully we will have fun, and keep everything STRESS FREE.......

Hustle and Bustle

The BABY we've all been waiting to SEE!! Aliya!! Last night after youth we went over to the Edington's along with several other people to see her. She is so adorable, and has lots of hair.

Rachel, and Riley holding her.


Aw..

Me holding her!

Here is a short preview of yesterday's madness!

This is Me after I fell in and Alex wanted to take my picture.

Here is the proof, that Spring is near! I saw lots of these pretty little flowers everywhere.

Me! Before I fell in of course.

This was what the boys found the most interesting, and I found the nastiest. A dead frog, that had no arms or legs. Just a limbless slimy frog body.

Here were the two explorers in action.

So, today was very relaxing. I had no actual homework, but I do have to study for two big tests tomorrow. I have done a little, but not enough! So I'm going to do that, but here is how my day went! First hour in science me,Aubree,and Annie were in a group to take the performance event test. I think we did okay. Second hour in Algebra 1 we graded some papers from when he was gone. Third hour in American history we finished grading, read a chapter, and then I finished the review questions in class. Fourth hour in FACS we did some more sewing activities, and I now have to study for out test tomorrow. Fifth hour in P.E. we played basketball. Sixth hour in English we watched Hamlet, which was really good! Seventh hour in Mom's room I put away a book, and then relaxed with Mom. After school, we went to track practice!!! Yea, the first practice of the year! So we did our stretches, then went on a short run. Then we were rushing around picking up and dropping off people here and there. Then I came home, and got the dog out to play with. We went all over, and I studied a little outside. Mom came home a little bit ago and we had "dinner". Now I'm blogging, and getting ready to clean my room, study, and help mom out. Oh, and I need to shower, I smell like sweat, and Bud.

Just a Typical Day

Hey! I have had a great day! I had quite a bit of homework, and that's why it has taken me so long to blog. So here is how my day went...

First hour in science we finished up our graphs and assembled them, and then were assigned some questions from the book. I didn't get them finished so I will have to go in tomorrow morning and work on them. Second hour in Algebra 1 we had Papa Larry again for a substitute, and another worksheet. In this class I just happened to tape Bethany's feet together. Third hour in American history we finished reading a chapter in our text books, and then had the questions for homework, which I did have to wind up taking home. Fourth hour in FACS we cleaned out our drawers in out kitchens and started studying for our end of the quarter test on Friday. It isn't too hard, we will have to be able to identify several cooking items. Fifth hour in P.E. we played basketball, and I hit the ball out of some one's hands and had to sit out. So today instead of getting a 10 for the day I got a 9. Sixth hour in English we are still watching Hamlet. It keeps getting better, and I'm liking this No homework. Seventh hour in Mom's room I put away books and then started to do this inventory thing.

After school we came home and I made some fish sticks, to have before working on all of my homework. But actually before that I got Bud out and we went for a long walk, the creek is so much fun to play in. I always wear my rubber boots so I can wade in the water, and Bud loves to play in the water too.

I'm also very excited because we are starting track on Thursday!! We had our first meeting today, we just handed out schedules and went over everything. There were a lot of people, I just don't know how many of them are actually going to stick with it. First actual practice is on Thursday, and it is supposed to be really nice, so that will be wonderful. Also today one of my friends Brittney went with her mom to find out if her baby was going to be a girl or a boy. Not too long ago I found out that they are going to be having a boy. We have lots of tests coming up soon and I really and not looking forward to them. We have a FACS test, a performance event test, and a multiple choice test in science. I am just relaxing right now, blogging, while Mom is Reading a Jane Austin book, Dad is on the computer, and Alex is upstairs with Jake playing a video game. Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday! Good thing it is only a half a day for us kids tomorrow!!

Tons of Tests

Hey! Today was FREEZING!!

I knew I hated the cold weather we've been having lately, but this!

Holy cow! It is way too cold,(we should cancel school). If you didn't already know we had school today! I think that we shouldn't of gone, mainly because the roads were horrible and so were the sidewalks. But in the end it was okay that we went because now we don't have to make it up later. So lets back track to this morning, leaving our house. If you don't know where we live well here's a picture of where our house is. On a hill right.

Well... we have a LONG gravel driveway, and to get to the highway you have to go up a hill that is at a very steep angle.

So I guess you know the rest of the story. We started to go up the hill and we couldn't. So we backed up and tried to go up the hill on the grass, through David's yard. But we couldn't go up that way either because of the ice. By the way Coco and Skit are so cold, the run in the house when we open the door. I always hate it when you have to kick them right back out. So sometimes I hold them for a second and let them get a little warm. So anyway, luckily David was just leaving to take Drew and Tate to school, and saw us. So Mom tried a different way that he suggested, and we almost hit a tree so we stopped. David took us in his truck to school. We were driving there and even today when we were coming home the roads are still covered in ice. Not even the school roads were cleaned off. I guess this morning Tate fell on the ice. There were lots of kids during school not making wise choices, and were sliding on the ice. I tried to tell them they were going to break their bones, but they didn't listen to me. I of course did not slide on the ice. That's another thing my kids aren't allowed to do. PS. I have been making a list of things my children aren't allowed to do. Sliding on ice is right up there with dribbling a ball in the house. Oh and burping.

And again.. getting back on track, We got to school, a little later than usual, but safely. So that was good. I guess everyone at prayer group prayed for me because I wasn't there and they thought I was sick. First hour in science we had a sub since Mr. Ochner couldn't get to school from Willard. Steve was there and we graded our lab sheets then just talked. So we really didn't do too much that hour. Second hour in Algebra 1 though we had a lot of homework. We went over homework from Friday and then talked about slope some more. I think I am getting the hang of it. I hope so at least, we have a test over this stuff on Wednesday.This week I have five tests music,algebra,performance event in science,multiple choice in science, and daily oral language. I am not looking forward to these. Third hour in American history we graded a paper from Friday and then started reading the next section in our text book. Fourth hour in Music we did a review game for our test tomorrow. I hope I do good on it, the only concerned about on it is music history, which is really hard. Fifth hour in P.E. we went to the weight room. Sixth hour in English we went over D.O.L. and then started listening to our tapes of our radio broadcasts. We listened to ours and it sounded pretty good. Seventh hour I went to Mom's room and worked on my algebra homework, which I finished. I also wrote a really good poem about Ice. Here it is.

ICE

Bye: Rachel Wheeler

Ice, Ice, Everywhere,

Not even snow,

Make sure you watch were you go,

Ice, Ice, Everywhere,

All over town,

Whenever it melts surely we'll drown.

Pretty clever huh. After school we dropped Alex off at the store because he has practice, and Mom went outside to shovel snow. I decided to stick to playing on the computer. I will eventually have to study for that test, but it shouldn't take too long.

I am so close to finishing all of my gifts. I only have 2 left and one of those is pretty much complete. I should do that instead of this. I am going to be going now. BYE.

PS. Alex's Christmas concert was canceled until Thursday. Bye.