Summary of Summer-(y) (ha ha ha)

Going to my grandmother's house in Ithaca, New York was great! We played outside a lot: swam in blow up pool, played on her playground equipment, and much more. We played card games and board games, and ate some good food!

Now I am back to school! For the first week, it was hard to get back into routine. Also, I just started middle school, which means I have 6 or 7 classes a day, and it's very different. I didn't like the change at first, but I'm starting to like it more and more. I'm already in student council (running for secretary), Me-to-We (program to get kids helping in their community and making a difference in the world around them), and I'm learning lots! Ecosystems in Science, Multiplication in Math, Global Citizens in Langauge, and lots of Canadian history. Craziness!

Have a great week!
Sam

Summer Update #3

I know I haven't posted in a while (thanks for reminding me, Natasha). Basically in the last couple of weeks, I went to camp and just hung out at home. I went to Ontario Pioneer Camp for a week and my brothers went to. It was so much fun to meet new people, learn new things, and just have a great time in the boiling hot sun. Okay, the boiling hot sun part wasn't that great, but whatever. Actually, on the first day, it even rained as we were bringing our things to our chalets (word for 'cabin'). After that, though, it was hot and sweaty. My three activities everyday were basketball, archery, and art. So much fun! We did batik in art, and in archery, I hit the board once! Ha ha ha. We also did meals, worship and bible study, wide games, and more. AMAZING!

After camp, I did pretty much a whole lot o' nothing. I sat around the house, eating, sleeping, and watching TV. On Monday of this week, I babysat in the morning, and then my family went swimming with some friends. Then on Tuesday, I helped a friend set up her classroom for school (she's a teacher), and then yesterday (Wednesday) I went out to Toronto to Dave and Busters with my nana and poppy and family, and then to McDonald's for ice cream. It was amazing! Now I'm going to my Grammy's house in Ithaca, New York until Monday!

Can't wait for school!

I'll do my last update when I get from my grandmother's house.

Sam