Catching Up

Well, It's been awhile since I've blogged, hasn't it. I guess I'll start with last Friday. Last Friday, we had a party. It was a Colette's leaving, school is starting back up, summer is ending, youth, shebang. We ended up having like over 20 people in all, counting my family. Hayley, Tyler, Colette, *Jane*, Nathaniel, Jason, Andy, Hayley and Tyler's three new neighbors, Andy's friend, and Bo. It was a fun time. We had pizza for dinner, and then after that, we waited till it was dark to have a treasure hunt, which mom had done for us. That was really fun, and the prize was candy, so we were happy. Hayley and Tyler, along with their friends had to leave early though, so they couldn't do the treasure hunt. I was sad about that. After the treasure hunt, we had fun playing outside. Then Danny, Colette, and Bo jammed on their instrements,(Colette on Violin, Danny on harmonica, and Bo on electric guitar), before everyone went home. It was a fun time.

The Sunday night after the party, we played Canon in D for the church. We were going to do it in the morning, but Danny had to work.
Monday, Colette,*Jane*, and Nathaniel came over at night. Jane and Nathaniel came to the pool with us for a while and Colette met us there. They stayed the night at our house, and at 2:30 a.m, I believe, Danny woke us up and we went to a place twenty miles away from our house that had a good view of the sky, to watch the meteor shower. It was awesome. Not to mention FUN! (despite the tiredness). After the sunrise we came back home, stopping to drop Nathaniel off at hi home. Jane was coming home with us, and Colette stayed for a while and then she had to leave; for college. It was very hard to see my Colettie leave. I was fighting tears as she drove off. After she left, Jane helped us pack for the camping trip that me and my family were leaving for the next day, which helped to take our mind off of the fact that Colette was gone. That night after we were done packing, Jane straightened my hair, with her hair-straightener, that she had brought. Thank's Jane!
Jane's family picked her up after Nathaniel's Karate class. Then came the hard part. I had nothing to do to occupy my mind and keep me from thinking of Colette. And I had no Jane to comfort me. I went to bed and cried! I missed my Coco, and I wanted her to come back. (I still do.)

Moving on, before I start crying again. Wednesday we drove to Donner State Park(or is it Donner Lake State Park? I don't know). It was a wonderfully fun camping trip. We spent alot of time in the lake, which was awesome, since it was HOT there. And we spent the evening's gathered around the campfire, roasting marshmellows. And the party animals that we are, on Friday night, we stayed up till. . .NINE O'CLOCK p.m!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHOOOOHOOOOO!
Twas rather boring at night though. I mean, there were no guys' overdosing on drugs, no women screaming for help in the middle of the night, nothing. =) We got back Saturday, and I was rather tired, but it was worth it. Twas very fun!

Sunday, we had church, as usual. But, there was no violinist, no violin, no Colette. And that made me sad. I stayed after church, because I had told someone at my church that I would wash the dishes, with Jane's help, after everyone was done eating.(we're baptists. we eat after the morning service). After we finished eating and cleaning, Mr. Bland, or 'Daddy Bland' as I call him sometimes, offered to take me home. Then Jane suggested maybe they could take me to her house, and then when they took Mr. Bland to the airport in Sacramento(he had to go somewhere for his work) they could take me with them. Mrs. Bland, or 'Mommy Bland' and Mr. Bland consented and I got permission from mom, threw on a change of clothes and hurried back to the Bland's car. We hung out at her house for a bit, while she pack, since her, her mom and Nathaniel were going to Tracy the next day. Then it was time to take Mr. Bland to the airport. On the way there, we stopped by Jamba Juice, where they were kind enough to buy me half of one(Jane and I split one). THANK YOU, second family!!!!!!!!!! After we dropped off 'Daddy B.' at the airport, Mommy B. had some shopping to do, so we did that. After that, we eat In-And-Out for dinner. It was around nine thirty when I got home, and I was tired. But I am so thankful and grateful that they took me. They are one of the nicest families I know, and are very kind to me. THANK YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yesterday we started school. *sigh* It wasn't that bad though and I actually didn't mind too much. Well, I am running out of things to say, and since Blogger is being a pill, and won't let me post pictures, I will end with a poem I wrote for my dear friend, Colette.

For My Awesome Friend, Colette.

You were always there to listen to me,
my rants, my joy, my problems.
You were always willing to advise me,
and patiently listen to my whims.

You lit up my life, you were a true friend,
my problems and issues you'd mend.
On you I could depend,
and you I will always defend.

You could always make me smile
And you could make any one like you.
Oh, you always went the extra mile,
and you were fond of things from Belgique.

You were impossible to rile,
at least most the time,
You were always full of style,
Oh, yes, you were sublime.

I will miss your smiles, Colettie
I'll miss your good natured teasing.
I will miss you Colettie,
You were everything pleasing.

I want to be selfish,
I want you to stay,
It fills me with anguish,
knowing you will soon be away.

But I must say goodbye,
I must let you go.
Though I want to cry,
You'll succeed in everything, I know.

I love you Colette,
don't you forget.
I'll never forget you, Colette,
You're a friend I'll never regret.

God Bless You and Your Life.