Diary week 59 through 66August 1st through September 30th
Jake and Sam are Boris yeltstines Kai Kya Min Jun and JiYeon are lost 42s Zack is celrocks changing it up again writing 2 months at a time as each month will have days she doesn't write
August 1st dear diary we spent the day each working on our hobbies Zack and I worked on a short story for kids choice magazine while the others worked on there projects we were all hanging in the office. After a couple hours I went to 321 to help Elsie and Luke out by waiting tables for a bit. When I got back home we went straight back to work this time on our secret project. When we finished for the day we met the adults and little kids for a beach picnic it was a lot of fun. When we got back to the house I helped Ellen settle the younger 2 girls as they are exhausted from long busy days Clara works from 7 to 3 6 days a week. Emily is in training for 2 sports 6 hours per sport alternating sports each day 6 days a week. Elsie was winding down as she now works 8 hours a day 6 days a week. I am signing off I am exhausted as well Zack and I work at least 10 hours a day 6 days a week.
August 2nd dear diary the gang and I all worked at a volunteer day at a local animal shelter. We took the day off to help this important cause. We gave animals a bath and a good grooming before they went out to be shown to perspective owners and all most half were adopted this afternoon. Including a Persian cat named duchess whom Angelica adopted as she looked a lot like her first cat fluffy who went to the rainbow bridge 3 years ago. When we arrived home we each took a couple of hours to get a bit of work done. We are not going to camp this summer as we all went in July to camps for what we are into.
We went to a dinner party at Zack's as there was a special surprise for his auntie her boyfriend of 2 years had decided today which is her birthday would be the day he asked for her hand in marriage. She said yes they decided to marry in August of next year at the beach were they first met. When we finally arrived arrived home I put the younger 2 in bed for Ellen so she could put the twins down for mom. After this the adults Elsie and I had tea on the porch before going in for the night. I am signing off and going to read my new mystery for a bit.
August 3rd dear diary Zack and I can now announce our secret project we are writing a children's book for a contest through kinds digest magazine. its a fun and difficult project but we are working hard. We worked nearly all day before I needed to go help mom and work on the script for the fall show. When all the work for today was over we packed for a week long vacation to see dads grandparents aunt and uncle I will write the 10th.
August 10th dear diary we had a fun vacation while we were there dads grandparents let us know they are moving to a farm on the outskirts of Yucipa. We got home last night and spent most of the day working our buts off. We helped Elsie and Luke with there first there first big catering event the mayor was super impressed. They scored there 2nd event a party for a little girl who beat bone cancer. When we got home we started shopping for school supplies and a few odds and ends. We are all concentrating on interest areas this year and only meet 2 days a week for traditional schooling. We will work from our offices practice rooms and such the other 2 days. I am signing off to help mom pack a couple bags as she Ellen Clara Ryan and the twins are leaving to be on location for the next 2 weeks.
August 11th dear diary we started the day at Emily's new school helping get the list of the items she needs and looking around. When we finished dad took her and Oliver shopping while Zack and I went grocery shopping. When we arrived home we went straight to the office for several hours. When we finished I went with dad and Elsie to the open house at her new school and to get her supplies. We stopped and picked up burgers for dinner before we grabbed Emily from Ali's . when we finished eating I gave Emily her shower and helped her get ready for bed while dad re bandaged Elsie's hand it looks better but is still healing. He then helped me adjust my splint while Elsie made tea for the 3 of us when we finished dad helped both of us wash our hair in the sink before we went upstairs for quiet time. I am reading for a while I will tty tomorrow.
August 13th dear diary sorry for not writing yesterday I was busy helping Elsie and Emily get ready to start school today. Zack and I worked really really really hard getting parts of our book finished as deadline is 1 week from yesterday. We worked till Emily got home from her track practice she was sore so I ran a hot bath for her while Elsie made a hot dish as her homework. I went straight back to work after supper while dad took the younger 2 with him to visit great uncle Joe. When they got home we relaxed and read I am signing off so I can put Emily to bed.
August 20th dear diary sorry for not writing for 6 days Zack and I needed to focus and get our book sent out. We worked hard every day and are proud of our work as we think we wrote a winner. Our book is about animals with disabilities and its super cute and detailed we hope we do well in the contest. We went to Emily's first track meet and she won 3rd in all 4 of her events which is great as she and Oliver are the youngest at the school. When it was over we picked mom Ellen and the kids up from the airport. We have been so busy its not funny and the next several weeks will be just as busy.
August 21st dear diary we had a party at 321 for the premear of the show Elsie and Luke were in they won the 1st challenge. we will see next week how they did in the 2nd challenge as they can't say if they won or not. We are rooting for them and its fun to watch them compete as they had fun. We also got to see a sneak peak of the show Clara and Ryan are staring in its adorable and super funny. We then went to Emily and Oliver's first swim meet they each won 2 2nd places and a 3rd place they are doing amazing at this school. We are going to the beach till the first so I will write then.
September 1st dear diary SORRY FOR SCREAMING BUT ZACK AND I WON THE CONTEST AND OUR BOOKS BEING PUBLISHED. We celebrated this amazing news by going to a huge dinner with the gang as they all had reasons to celebrate. When we got home mom had Ellen and I watch the younger 4 while dad Elsie and her went on some kind of secret mission. When they got home we watched a movie and mom Ellen Elsie and I went to Susie's for a birthday planning meeting. We are planning a dinner dance for our 13th birthdays as this is a tradition when girls in both families turn 13 and are introduced to the world as young woman. We are having Kate and Phil handle food while Luke and Elsie are making all the desserts. We are going fall formal shopping tomorrow and doing stuff to get ready every afternoon this next week. Signing off Susie and I are looking at venues with her dad and my great uncle Joe.
September 2nd Susie the other girls and I went gown shopping this afternoon I picked out a very beautiful dress its longer then any I have ever had I am allowed to wear dresses to the floor now. It is a lavender marbled velvet skirt with silky black top and a matching lavender short jacket. The others got dresses while the guys were shopping for suits and my sisters got dresses. When this Was dome Susie and I went to 321 for a menu tasting with the 4 who are handling the food and desserts. We chose seafood soup a garden salad lots of pasta dishes and other treats for food Elsie designed our cake and we chose several desserts for the buffet. From there we ran other errands and got our invites from Zack he designed them. From there we had a dinner at Elsie and Luke's new school. When we got home mom and I went to work designing the table covers and stuff for the party while Ellen put the little 4 into bed. We are going to have tea and hot chocolate will tty tomorrow.
September 3rd dear diary we had appointments and meetings all day we started with ortho rechecks and I will need to be in my Boston brace for another year but my hands completely healed. When this was done Zack and I met our publisher for the 1st time. From there we had a meeting with the people who own the barn we chose for our dance. When that was done I had a dentist appointment and a kidney specialist visit. When we were all done with the appointments and meetings we decided to eat at the new Italian place that just opened for a late lunch. When this was done we headed to the theater where I held auditions for the show I wrote. We are all exhausted so signing off.
September 9th dear diary we have had a crazy few days the twins rolled over the 4th which is pretty amazing. They are 6 months old and getting really big and more adorable by the day Georgia and Gwen are babbling up a storm and trying to crawl but they haven't quite figured it out. We worked on the final plans for tomorrow nights dance party and we are excited for it. I am signing off I need to finish a few things for tomorrow.
September 10th dear diary at 11:25 this morning I became a teenager and mom Ellen and I went to a fancy lunch with the other older girls and there moms. We then went and finished setting up for the party. We got dressed and were ready by 5 when our guest arrived Chucky and Zack escorted the 2 of us in and we had a huge dinner. Then my great uncle Joe and Susie's grandfather presented us as young women. We danced with them and the our dates before taking a break and opening gifts I received several tools for my writing but my big gift is a custom made wooden desk for our office. When the party was over we went and had family time before the younger 4 went to bed. I am signing off my legs and back are hurting and I am exhausted.
September 11th dear diary its hard to believe that its been 2 years since the attacks in New York Pennsylvania and Washington DC. We all spent the day packing for a week long Visit to New York. We are going to be busy during the week I will write when we are back home.
September 19th dear diary we got back yesterday afternoon and we had a great time. When we got home dad had a special surprise to show us diary for shouting diary SPICE HAD PUPPIES WHILE WE WERE GONE. They are tiny wiggly and adorable. We were very very surprised as we had no clue she was expecting. When we saw them we named them after the 7 dwarfs. We ate at a local deli for dinner before we went fall clothes and shoe shopping. We all needed church clothes as well so we ran and finished that before coming home. After the kids were in bed we had drinks and talked through the rest of the month as it will be busy. I am signing off till the 24th as we have events every day till then.
September 24th dear diary we have been so busy the last few days its not even funny we had our book release party it was amazing Emily and Oliver earned spots on there schools soccer and basketball teams Oliver is on the baseball team while Emily is on the equestrian team. Elsie won the 2nd challenge on her cooking contest and they won a cake competition here in town. Clara finished her first 2 film projects and has the lead in the fall play and another movie. Zack and I started a 2nd book and we have just been busy. The twins rolled from back to belly and belly to back 2 times apiece yesterday its so cute when they do this. They may be behind other babies there age but who really cares. We are taking the rest of the night off to rest so talk to you tomorrow.
September 25th dear diary we all spent the day at the hospital great uncle Joe had a severe stroke late last night as of right now he is unable to speak or use his right side. We are so worried about him that I will not write until th threat is over right now they are saying its a 50 50 outcome.
September 29th we lost great uncle Joe the 26th and had his funeral this morning and are in Montana till the 1st I will write then sorry diary.
