Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

I just finished reading speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. It is a book that Austin read in 9th grade English. I really liked it but agree with some reviews I have read that the book does a quick U-turn in just the last few pages.

Goodreads summary:
 Melinda Sordino busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops. Now her old friends won't talk to her, and people she doesn't even know hate her from a distance. The safest place to be is alone, inside her own head. But even that's not safe. Because there's something she's trying not to think about, something about the night of the party that, if she let it in, would blow her carefully constructed disguise to smithereens. And then she would have to speak the truth. This extraordinary first novel has captured the imaginations of teenagers and adults across the country

Good easy summer reading.

 

Kickin It

Madison has been playing soccer for about a month now. She loves it. And she is getting better every practice. She is not as aggressive as some of the other girls. She doesn't want to take the ball away, and she doesn't kick as hard as she could but she will learn. She is doing really good. I'm really proud of her for trying her best everyday and wanting to learn.

Our small town is the best place for outdoor sports. The weather has been great. Some practices it has rained, some have been warm (never hot) and some a little cool. We pack for any possible weather.

Her next game is this Saturday. I have a feeling she will be playing a lot of defense. She is pretty good in that position.

Good Luck Madi Rae.

sending a love note

Madison is really struggling with our sweet Fuzzy passing away. I realize it has only been a day but I want so bad to make this easier for her. She has been writing in a feelings journal and was worried that Fuzzy wouldn't see the letters that she has written to her. So today I had her write a note to Fuzzy and send it off attached to a balloon. It is a windy day so we waited for the wind to slow down and she sent her note off. The balloons went the opposite way the wind was blowing. I told Madison that the balloons knew where to take her note and that they were making sure it would be delivered to the right place. I think it made her feel better knowing that she can send letters to Fuzzy this way. I will let her send as many as she needs.  

Saying Good Bye

today we had to say goodbye to the best dog in the world. we are going to miss Fuzzy so much.

some things I really want to remember...

she loved the snow

she loved the kids

she barked like crazy whenever anyone picked Madison up

she was a good friend

 

we all love her so much

 

 

I miss you Fuzzy