It's My Birthday.....

July 1st is here again, which means I am a year older.. Yay! 15 years old... Mom doesn't know where the time went, but I am excited.

Unfortunately, I have been sick this week, but slowly getting better. Mom is still concern, but she did let me go to school today since I didn't have a fever during the night. Yay! Once I woke up and got over my coughing, I enjoyed my day at school. Mom was so relieved when she saw me having a good time at school in my photos that my teacher took of me. She wasn't sure if I should go. I am glad she sent me. :)

I was glad to get home to relax and watch my tv programs. After a nap, mom sang Happy Birthday to me while I smiled big. I am saving my gifts to open over the weekend when mom and I go to Grandmas. Tonight, mom gave me a pedicure. She painted my toes red adding white stars to one toe and blue flower to the other since its 4th of July weekend. Mom said I can go get a pedicure when I am all better.

Yesterday, I had a big, long day. I went to the doctor to see Dr. Niazi. It was so nice to see her as it had been a long time. Mom and I ran some errands before heading home. I was so tired. Last night, mom helped me bake cupcakes for my party at school today. I enjoyed it the best I could. She really didn't want me missing today. Grandma wants me to make some for her when I am feeling all better and in the mood to bake. :) I can't wait. Maybe I will do that with Grandma when mom is gone on her trip later this month. :)

I took a nap after baking cupcakes and woke up in a good mood:

Happy 4th of July weekend!

Love,

Kayla

Kayla's 8th Grade Graduation

Where has time gone??

Kayla coming down the "red carpet" with her aide and teacher while the graduation theme is playing

Kayla being greeted by other county school district employees as she goes up to receive her certification

Kayla receiving her certification from principal Susan

Kayla and nurse Susan

Kayla and her grandma

Kayla and her teacher, Emily

Kayla and vision specialist Eric

Congratulations Kayla!!

Kayla has really enjoyed preparing for her graduation day - baking, decorations, practicing.

Happy Halloween!

I apologize for being late on my Halloween wishes, but I have been so busy with school, swimming, visiting with my Grandpa and Grandma and so much more. My Grandpa and Grandma came down to stay a few days with mom and I. We were so busy over the couple of days swimming, walking, shopping and of course, trick or treating last night.

Halloween day was so much fun. I was a pirate and Cubby Bear was Peter Pan. We made a great match. I had a great time at school, once I woke up. Cubby did too. :) I was up late the night before watching Alvin and the Chipmunks. It was a good movie. I don't remember the whole name. I got some candy at school in my trick or treat bag that my step mom made me and I made a couple of Halloween things at school.

When I arrived home, I showed mom, grandpa and grandma what I made and my candy in my bag. Grandpa loves snickers, so he took those. :) I was laughing and smiling the whole time. I loved coming home to grandpa and grandma at my house. Then grandma and mom took me up to Pediatric Diagnostic Center to see my doctors, nurses, office staff (show them my costume and wish them a Happy Halloween - no doctor appts). Lots of witches there......

I came back home and took my costume off to watch cartoons, took a long nap as I had to make sure, I was ready to go out trick or treating. Grandma rocked me while I took a long nap. My favorite spot for a nap!

A beautiful evening it was as we headed out for trick or treating just after dark, and I loved it. I didn't take my tray and toy because I had to hold my bag and open it when I went to the different houses. No one was out. It was weird. Eventually, we came across a few other trick or treaters, but not many. I think they all went to the mall to trick or treat. I had so much fun and got the hang of it quite fast; going up to the door, mom or grandma knocking on the door, me holding my bag with help from my mom or grandma to open it up, and then onto the next house. :) There were quite a few houses that you could trick or treat on your own. They would leave a "witch" pot with candy in it and a note on their front porch. Never experienced that before. We were out for an hour or so

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Once we arrived back at home, I showed grandpa all my goodies that I got in my bag. He was excited that I gave him the popcorn and snickers. :) His two favorites. Grandma took the tootsie rolls and several others. I kept the plain m&m's as those are my favorites. I am giving the rest of the candy to my friends.

So, I hope you all had a wonderful Halloween!!

P.S.
During my fall break, I made a few things.

Love,
Kayla