Justin and Jason's House

Do you have a place you love to go? A place you feel wanted? I do. I love going to Justin & Jason’s house because I love playing football outside. Justin taught me how to catch and they have a GREAT football. Also, they are so good,their team always wins! Another thing I love is the video games they have there. Most I don’t have. I like GTA,MINECRAFT, Midnight club, and many other games. Last, but definitely not least, the neighborhood is my favorite. J&J have the greatest neighborhood ever. There are lots of kids to play with and it is GIANT compared to my neighborhood. We walked all the way around once-and it took us about 30 minutes! I love to go outside and I wish I had a neighborhood like that because my neighborhood is small and only has so much space. There are many reasons why I love J&J’s house so if you live in the area, I strongly suggest to come by. -Travis

My Cousin's Lakehouse

My Cousin’s Lakehouse Do you have a special place to go? My favorite place to go in the whole world is my cousin’s lakehouse. I love the lake because whenever I want I can just go swim in it.I love it when I get to tube on the flat tube because I can jump the wake. Fishing is the best thing to do at the lake.I catch so many fish by dock.Last time me and my cousin each caught like 15 fish. I also love my cousin’s house because there is always good food like ribs,chicken,brisket, and sometimes Mexican food.I love my uncle's ribs because they have lots of meat and are really juicy.My mom makes a really good brisket when she works with my uncle because it is much juicier when he helps. Another reason I like my cousin’s house is because there is this awesome jetski. I love jumping waves because water splashes all over your face.I love going really fast. One time I went 65 mph!I also love the jetski is because we do donuts and jump are own wake.I love my cousin’s house because there is always something to do.That is why my cousin’s house is so fun. -Turner

The Ranch

Do you have a special place to go? Well I do, it is our ranch.There are so many things to do! The beauty of my ranch is almost like heaven.The hills and cliffs at my ranch are beautiful because they soar above everything around them.The best part of the hills and cliffs is the sunset,every night at dawn the sunset reflects off of them. Coming into hunting mode! Hunting at our ranch is fantastic.We have all different types of exotic animals such as Black Buck,Owdad,and Axis Deer.I have killed a few hogs and 2 deer.I love hunting because of the beautiful animals that I later shoot and eat. But definitely my favorite part of the ranch is the beautiful house.The house has 2 big balconies,a pool table,and a poker table.Man, you sure can have a lot of fun with that much room.But what makes me more happy is bringing people to our ranch. As you can see,my ranch has many things to do from playing pool to killing an animal. -Bennett

Should I Tell My Mom?

My mom and dad went to a meeting in a restaurant.They had to baby sit my cousin,but they coudn’t babysit.I was left alone with my uncle and cousin.I accidenly sat on a can of Cocacola “OMG I’m in big trouble” I shouted.It spilled all over the new couch.I tried everything but the stain was IMPOSIBLE to remove.I called my unle so he could help me .He could’t get the stain out no matter what he treid.We called a man that’s great with couches but he just said “get a new couch just like that one”.So went to the Couch Store but ther was no match I felt scared,but we found an exact match of our old couch.We bought the couch we sepent all our alowence on the couch.I hoped they didn’t notice that we had switched the couch,and in case they did I had a very good excuse, “It was all because you guys left me babysitting my baby cousin”.So I had dicited not to tell them,but I regret it because they found out about it 8-30-12.
-Ariana

Do I want to ride my first roller coaster?

My family and I were on our way to Six Flags, Dallas.When we got there my dad asked”Do you want to ride your first roller coaster ever?”I clenched my jaw and mumbled “I’ll think about it. I was thinking about it for 2 hours.My tongue swelled up and now my hands got REALLY sweaty I had finally made my decision,I confronted my parents in a soft voice I whispered “ya sure” with a small frown they couldn’t see.He stammered “WE HAVE TO GO RIGHT NOW!” He grabbed my hand and darted like Usain Bolt across the parking lot.He had gotten jumpy when he charged inside.I really wanted to recommened NyQuil for him, so he could fall asleep.When we went inside of the amusement park he told me “We have to go to the Texas Giant.”A minute later we were on the cart sat down,pulled our lap bars down,and it yanked us.As we climbed up the wooden roller coaster it came to a sudden stop “AHHHHHH!” We had some twists,turns, and some drops so it was over in about a minute.This was a wild adventure and I’m glad I made this decision. -Payton

Football

One day my dad asked me if I wanted to play tackle or flag football so I thought about it when I shut my eyes.I was worried that my mom would say NO to tackle football!!The next morning I woke up and bolted down the stairs and yelled “I WANT TO PLAY TACKLE FOOTBALL”My dad had to cover his ears.My mom said “Ok you know you can get hurt”. And I said ya I did not really care.Next my dad started to sign me up.I was really thrilled  that I could play football again.The next day my said let’s go dad and I was wondering where my dad was taking me?I was so pumped up as I hustled up to camp I observed the area I thought to myself let play!When I was done I had so much fun.I thought I was really playing.The reason why I thought I was really playing is because I was hitting and taking snaps.It was fun!!!Then I got drafted my first practice I thought I picked the best destion ever!
-Jackson

The Egg 'n my

All of my family was at EGG and I. Just then my mom started to ask a question.I looked up from my menu,and my heart skipped a beat, what was she going to ask I wondered. My mom cleared her throat and finally asked, “would you like to go to Austin or Colorodo this summer?” I thought so hard my brain hurt, for a whole ten minutes my family stayed silent,which is very weird for my family. But my brothers voice broke the silence,his voice cut throgh the air like lightning,after all he’s loud enogh.My brother told us where he wanted to go (Colorodo) .When it was my turn to vote my mouth turned dry I fumbled while my mind came to a conclusion,suddenly the solution hit me hard “colorodo” I stated to my family .Soon enogh we were playing jail,watching movies, and playing with my cousins cats .As I trotted,skipped,and galloped I thought to myself this is moment I never ever want to forget.I still remember the fire flies buzz,the cackle of the fire and the warmth of my family in the air.
 -Maura

Cardinal vs Redskins

I was at the football field for my game against the Redskins. I was so happy to be on the field but I saw a really big kid on the other team and I thought to myself this is going to be a long game. On the first play of the game I handed it off to the running back and we got about three yards on the play. Later in the game, I went deep but it fell incomplete. I saw an open man and went for it but I threw it to far. I was mad at myself but I didn’t know why. I wanted to go deep again but my dad didn’t. Towards the end of the game we went deep again and it was complete. I rolled out with lots of green grass in-front of me but wasn’t enough for the first down but right then Bennett broke free and I let it fly hoping he would catch it and he did. I let out a huge sigh of relief. After that we turned it over and we had to score but we didn’t. There was ten seconds left and everybody gave up. I thought this is going to be a tough loss. I got so mad because we could have won. After the game I left right away and punched the seat in the car to get my anger out. -Turner

The Steel Eel

It was a blazing hot day and my family and I were at Seaworld. As I looked around the huge place I saw an enormous roller coaster. It looked so awesome and it looked like it would be a lot of fun. It was called the Steel Eel. I had to look all the way up to even see it. I wanted to go on that ride so bad. My brother said I would not be able to do it. I asked my mom, and she said yes. I was going to prove my brother wrong. When we got on the ride I felt so nervous. I had butterflies in my stomach. I started to sweat. As we were going up the giant ride I thought ‘ Why did I get on this ride?’ When we got to the top of the ride, it paused and I squeezed my mom’s arm. Then, we shot straight down. My heart was popping out of my chest. But for some reason I could not stop laughing. It felt like I was going to fly right out of my seat. We were shooting down and I was screaming at the top of my lungs! There were all these twists and turns! When it started to slow down, I calmed a bit. When the ride finally came to an end, I jumped off. I almost fell because my legs were weak and wobbley. I was so glad to be on the precious  floor again. My whole body was shivering and shaking. I felt very proud of myself. But, I was not going on that ride again. I was very sure. Then, my mom asked me if I wanted to go again, and of course I said “No!”
-Isabella

*Image from Seaworldparks.com

Should I Stay with my mom or dad?

     It was the day before Christmas Eve and I was at my mom’s house trying to figure out who to stay with for Christmas. So, I start to think about all the things we would do if I stayed at my mom’s house or my dad’s house. I felt so confused and unhappy. Who should I stay with? I did not want to make anyone feel bad. If I stayed with my mom, my dad would feel sad. “Should I stay with my mom or dad?” I ask myself aloud. Then, a light bulb comes over my head. I have a perfect idea. I was so glad nobody was going to be unhappy.  I felt so relieved and finally start to relax. I was going to stay with my dad for Christmas Eve and my mom for Christmas day. I raced to tell my mom my plan. When I told my mom my wonderful idea, she loved it. So, I used my mom’s phone to call my dad. My dad said I am very smart and that he liked it a lot. I felt super excited and very happy. Then, it was Christmas Eve. When my dad picked me up I thought ‘Presents!’ I had so much fun with my dad and my aunt and cousins. On Christmas day I had a blast with my mom and other relatives . My mom was so happy that I decided to stay with her on Christmas day. That night, I could not stop smiling. I got so many presents too! I think that I made a great decision. I was very happy for my decision. 

-Isabella

My Big Decision

I was opening presents on Christmas day with my family. It was my turn to open a present.Then all of the sudden the door bell rang.My dad said that might be for you.I darted to the front door.I opened the front door and I was stunned to see a dog.The dog was a Golden Retriver.She was super tiny but she was kind of chubby.She was like a little fur ball. She was so cute.I shouted  “YES”!and I think you could hear it from a mile away.Right away I said that we need to come up with a name.My family and I were trying to come up with a name.My brother came up with these horrific names like “Godzilla” and “Beyonce”.We found to good names for her but we didn’t know which one to pick.We were thinking between Merion and K.C.I wanted K.C but my dad wanted Merion.My mom said K.C and so did my brother Mark.Drew of course said Merion.We ended up picking K.C and I was so delighted.I knew that we made a great decision for our dogs name.We have already taught K.C her name.Everyone thaught that K.C was the perfect name for her.

-Turner