Getting back to life

Wow, it's been a while! Sorry! I guess I just got caught up with family and school and things. Anyway, it has been crazy these past weeks. My family and I went to Oahu for more than a week! We had the best time! I will have to show you pictures later! We got  back on Thursday late at night. Since I missed so much school I have so much homework! I was working on some of it for awhile this morning so now I'm taking a break. Since it's memorial day weekend we had Friday - Monday off. I have just been bumming around the whole time. I don't want to go back to school. :( Well,  see you later!

always,

Bella

Gone...

 

 

Yes, she left us. She left us on April 12th at 8:17 p.m. The funeral was April 19th. She has been gone for 18 days now. Yes, it has been very, very hard. I try to remember the memories of her and I, her and the family, her and her friends. I have never experienced such heartache before. Almost every night I cry with my Mom or by myself. It is hard to remember she is gone.

I feel like one day she's gonna come to me and say "Gotcha!" as if she was just joking or something... I wish she was. The Madsen's left the 21st and I miss them dearly. Everyone else is gone to except Marion. Gannah, I would just like you to know that you were the most special person in my life, I truly love you and I will forever and always. I would like to leave you with this link of a song Alexis and Andrew and at her wonderful funeral...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvFhySNg0rI

 

 

love,

 

Bella

 



Almost gone

 

 

Sorry it has been a while since I have posted. You see, my Gannah is so close to being gone. It is very hard for all of us to see her like she is now. I come in, 5 to 6 times a day to see her, lay with her, kiss her and cry. Everyone in the family is here now. I am happy about that. This is about all I can say right now so I will see you next time. Oh, and, I probably wont post for awhile.

 

 

always and forever,

 

Bella



Happy 16th

 

Today is my sister Isabelle's birthday. I can't really say much about her because I've never met her. I know I will some day. I wish to met her now though. I have always imagined her with dark curly hair for some reason. I love you Isabelle.

 

forever and ever,

 

Bella

 

Happy 2nd

 

 

Today is my dearest cousin Rafael's 2nd birthday! On Tuesday we had an early birthday party for him and it was SO much fun! I really love Raf, he is such a fun cousin and I am so sad that he lives in Utah where I can't see him all the time. Anyway, I love you buddy!

always,

Bella
 

 

 



My Bucket list

 

 

Here is what I want to do when the right time comes...

 

1) marry in the temple

2) go sky diving with Mom

3) learn to do a cartwheel

4) be a Mom

5) try ALL sea food

6) be an author

7) learn to like salad

8) be able to make cinnamon rolls

as well as Gannah

9) go visit the Madsen's

in London

10) be a creative person, even

better than pinterest

 

That's all... for now anyway.

 

forever and always,

 

Bella

 

Rest in peace

 

 

Some of you, well most of you, know that we got bunnies for our Gannah. She loved them and we loved them too! But, one day we found one of the bunnies passed away. He had a bad heart since birth but he only stayed alive because he was loved by us. We had a little funeral today for him and it was very heartfelt but sad.

About 2 days later after the first one passed away we found the next one was about to pass away too. He needed his mothers milk since he was a baby. So, we returned him back to the farm where we bought them at. Apparently it is illegal to sell a bunny at a young age, they have to be at least 8 weeks. There names were Francois (french) and Butterscotch. We all miss them.

 

 

 

Brown one: Butterscotch

White one: Francois

 

 

love,

 

Bella

 



Mormon messages

 

 

Tonight (like every other night) we had scripture and prayer, but this time we added a little twist. We watched "Mormon Messages" on the Wii. We do it all the time for family home evening but this time we wanted to do it for scripture and prayer. All of these video's are so uplifting and great to watch, and plus, we all love 'um! After we finished like our 5th one my Mom said, "Okay, time for bed." And we said, "No Mom! Just one more!" That's how much we love them! Enjoy the latest video and more here:

http://www.lds.org/pages/mormon-messages-gallery?lang=eng

 

 

always,

 

Bella

 



Long time no see...

 

...actually not that long. Anyway, hi! Sorry it's been a while, I have just been spending my free time with my cousins. Tonight I had nothing to do so I did my nails...

 

If you can't already see, I painted my nails orangish redish with blueish greenish dots

 

sincerely,

 

Bella

 

4th grade program

 

 

Tonight we went to Chamber's for Lilli's 4th grade program! She was a cute little girl the whole time and it was very enjoyable. I still remember when I did the same songs as Lilli in all the grades. All the songs were so corny and weird, so that's mainly why we loved it so much. Good job Lilli! I love you!

 

 

On the couch and at the zoo!

 

sincerely,

 

Bella

 



Something I love day #26 and day #27 and day #28

 

 

Wow, it's been a while. Maybe it's because THE MADSENS ARE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They came and surprised me at school and it was awesome! I have spent the last days with them and having fun. Yesterday I skipped school to hang out with Sonja, we went to the mall. Anyway, they will be staying here for about 5 MORE WEEKS!!! I am so happy! Here is what I love to finish the month:

 

day #26: surprises

day #27: cousins

day #28: laughter

 

 

 

I picked day #27

 

always,

 

Bella

 

Something I love day #25

 

 

I love my parents. They are the best parents any girl could wish for. They are loving, caring, funny, talented, helpful, intelligent, comforting and more. I want you to know, Mom and Dad, that I truly love you.

 

 

This was in about 2009

 

always,

 

Bella



Something I love day #24

 

 

I love hair, and hairstyles. I may not be the best at it but I love trying new things. There is the cutest channel where a Mom does her kids hair and it turns out AMAZING! Here is the link to their channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/CuteGirlsHairstyles?feature=watch

 

This is probably my favorite style. It is called the flower bun. So awesome!!

 

 

sincerly,

 

Bella

 



Something I love day #23

 

 

I love my sisters. They are a big part in my life. I know I may fight with them a lot but, I still love them with all my heart.

 

 

 

This picture was taken right before we got our hair done by our cousin Ashley and we were just about to head up to Gannah's house for Andrew and Alexis's reception!

 

 

hugs,

 

Bella

 



Something I love day #21 and day #22

 

 

For yesterday I would like to say I love reading, for today I would like to say I love music. Piano and cello are really big things in my life that I love. At times, yes, there hard but, I still love both. The music I can play on them is just

beautiful.

 

 

No, I didn't take this picture, I found it on Goggle.

 

love,

 

Bella

 

 

Something I love day #20

 

 

I love the 2006 show called H2O. I became obsessed with it ever since I heard my London cousins were. I try to watch it everyday and it's so intense and almost every time I see one episode I must watch the next. It's about 3 friends who turn into mermaids and who must keep it a secret. They have crazy adventures and very close calls every episode. Best 2006 show anyone could offer!

 

 

 

left to right; Emma, Cleo, Ricky

very cheesy, but very awesome

 

sincerely,

 

Bella

 



Being 12 might be the best thing ever

 

I think it's finally time to tell you all about my birthday. My party was awesome! We first met at my house and had pizza and cake. After we finished we went rollerskating! We had a lot of fun there. Then we went to our lake house on American Lake to sleep over. My Dad said he would pay anyone 25$ to jump into the lake at night and 3 of my friends DID! They all got 25$ and are satisfied. The first one to do it last night also did it in the morning! Crazy girl! Anyway, after that we went back to our house and the girls got picked up. Later that day I went to the mall with Jenny, Anna, Marion, Emma, Gannah, and my Mom. I got many good things at Forever 21! We also had lunch together at "Cafe Bistro" YUM! When we got home we chilled and then went to dinner at "Olive Garden." I love that place! I got so many amazing gifts from my friends and family! I got spoiled! Thank you to everyone!

 

love,

 

Bella

 

Something I love day #18 and day #19

 

 

Sorry, again for missing yesterday. I have been a busy girl since it's been my birthday. Anyway, for yesterday I would like to say I love writing. I love to write my own stories and things. For today I would like to say I love sports. My favorite sport is softball and it is truly the best! I love being on the field!

 

I choose day #19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I stole these from my Auntie Lexi who took them of Lilli and I playing last year. And yes, I am the pitcher. Thanks Lexi!

 

 

always,

 

Bella

 



Something I love day #15 and day #16 and day #17

 

Sorry it's been a little but I've been so busy with my BIRTHDAY and all (post all about that later.) Any way here's what I love for these three days:

 

day #15: computers

day #16: restaurants

day #17: My grandma Jones

(her birthday is today)

 

I wanted to choose day #17 but I can't find a picture of her, it's loosed in the computer somewhere.

 

Happy birthday Grandma Jones! She is turning 26 today!

 

sincerely,

 

Bella

 

 

Something I love day #14

 

 

Today I'm gonna tell you I love, love. Family love, friend love, all love. Have a great Valentines day!

 

 

 

love,

 

Bella

 



Something I love day #13

 

 

Today I would like to say I'm thankful for memories. Mainly because I want to remember all of them, to cherish them. Memories like...

 

 

 

...Banks

 

sincerely,

 

Bella

 



Something I love day #12

 

 

Alright, today I would like to say I love my friends. They make everything awesome at school! Nothing is better then having a second you at school. Make sure you always seek for GOOD friends though.

 

 

Daddy daughter dance with my friends, I'm on the very left

I wanted to find the one of my friend Ema (yes Ema not Emma) and I but I couldn't, so I used this one instead.

 

always,

 

Bella

 

 



I just had a great idea!

 

 

So, I was thinking, since it's Februaury I should do something for my blog. Then I thought, what if I (everyday) do a post about something I love and then post a picture of it. Let me catch up:

 

day 1) my family

day 2) my Sonja

day 3) the water

day 4) my Millie

day 5) my own room

day 6) school

day 7) holidays

day 8) church/gospel

day 9) food

day 10) a car
day 11) pictures

 

 

I chose day 2

 

 

Who knows, maybe I will do this type of thing every month!

 

sincerely,

 

Bella

 



1 out of 10

 

 

If you ask me how much I love Sonja on a scale of 1 through 10 I will say 10000000000000. This is partly why:

 

 

 

and now, all in one

  

she sends me these almost everyday from her tablet and all of them either make me laugh or make me scared. Tell me your favorite below!

 

 

love,

 

Bella



In a world of cheerios, be a froot loop!

 

 

I know you may be wondering about the title right now but this will explain it, just keep reading...

Today I went to a thing called "Stake 11 year old girl activity day." We had classes and sung songs and made blankets for children in the children's hospital and more. I liked it a lot. The theme was, "In a world of cheerios, be a froot loop!" It means, it's great to be unique. It's encouraged to be unique. I enjoyed it a lot. And the best part is they caught me just in time because I turn 12 in....... 1 WEEK!!! Oh, and, delivery for Bella Dyer:

 

 

from my grandparents in Idaho!

 

love,

 

Bella

 



Orchestra and band 6th grade concert

 

Yesterday I had the concert for 6th grade! And yes I did the solo, and yes, I did pretty good! I thought the orchestra AND band did very well! We played 3 songs and went fast on all of them because we were nervous. It still sounded nice though. After I finished I got beautiful flowers from my parents and took a bunch of pictures with family and friends.

 

 

lovely, right?

 

 

always,

 

Bella
 



My favorite people on YouTube

 

 

Have you ever heard of kid history? It is the FUNNIEST (and I do mean funniest) show ever! It is about 7-10 minuet long story where the kids talk and tell the story, while the adults act and mouth the words. They also do little things they call kid snippets where it is a little 2-3 minuet clip of some funny story. Let me share with you some of my favorites:

 

 favorite snippet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2UszPwHvXE

 

favorite episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGbKsBq5wgE

 

hugs and loves,

 

Bella



 

 

Red window flowers

 

 

In my room I have two windows. One that reveals our front yard by the garages the other shows the end of our backyard by the fence. Right next to that window is a big green bush. On that bush are red, growing flowers. They are beautiful. Not sure what they are called so I will call them MY red window flowers. When I first opened my blinds I thought "OH! What a lovely surprise!" There may not be much but, there growing. It makes me think of my testimony. When I was young I didn't really know, I just believed. But, now it's growing and becoming into something amazing and beautiful. It is a blessing to have flowers outside of my window, especially red window flowers.

 

 

forever and ever,

 

Bella

 

Happy groundhogs day

Well, I think I might copy my Booboo and tell you all that is going on here in my family. Hope you don't mind Booboo! Here it goes:

Let's start with Dad. My Dad is a hardworking man. He is the  best at his job! He hasn't been getting much sleep because of work. He can still find time for us which I think is the best! (He secretly might be a super hero.)

Next is Mom. She is driving herself nuts taking us from place to place. It's like she's in the car 80% of the time! A side from that craziness she has been rearranging and nailing and fixing everything in our house and putting up to date.

After is Emma. She is our basketball star AND honor student. She made her school basketball team last week and has practice everyday! Before that she has swimming!! She is busy everyday so she is usually napping after all that.

Now to me. I have my hands full blogging, practicing instruments, and doing homework. I am enjoying my 6th grade year very much and hope it stays that way! I am preparing for my 12th birthday soon and can't WAIT to get out of primary! I am also preparing for my trip to London in April to see my cousins!! I will be leaving in the beginning of April with my Mom.

And now here's Lilli. She is on a basketball team as well and is the best on the team (of course!) About 3 weeks ago she fractured her arm snowboarding. She still plays hard at basketball though!

Last is Sophie. She is ALSO on a basketball team 

(I am the only one who doesn't like b-ball) and is loving it! Last game she made about 7 shots! GO SOPHIE! She has been making love notes to everyone and they all say the same thing. There still cute though!!

Enjoy your Groundhogs day this year!

always,

Bella

Guess who got her...

 

 

PASSPORT AND TICKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT!! We bought the tickets and we HAVE the passports!! I am MORE than excited to go in April. I just do not want to wait. I AM SO HAPPY!!

 

 

love,

 

Bella

 

 



I'm missing her, and this is all I have

 

 

Today my email wasn't working. I tried, many times. Unlocking it, locking it, opening a new page... nothing. Mornings I wake up, not even wanting to get up. The only thing that gets me up is knowing I am going to Skype. When I am on the computer and she's not, I dread the rest of the morning. Oh the joy I have when Skype does work.

All of these things are all I have to stay connected to her. For her to stay connected to me. Tears streaming down my face, she is what causes it, not being with her is awful. I try to write songs about her, to right poems about her but,

it makes me to sad. Come home Sonja.

 

 

 

 

forever and always,

 

Bella

 

Getting one step closer

 

 

January is almost over, which means it's getting closer and closer to my birthday!!! I am more than excited!! Being 12 will be awesome! Getting out of primary too! I would like to know your favorite year of age and why. Have a great rest of the day!

 

love,

 

Bella

 

 

Strawberries are the best

 

 

Emma, being herself, wanted me to do a post on her about how I love her and how she is eating a strawberry right now. I love you Emma! You make me (and all the strawberries) smile!



 

 

 

hugs,

 

Bella

 

 

"Flowing"

 

Today I wore a flowy see through shirt with pink pants. Enjoy:

 

 

 

shirt: I think Pac Sun

pants: Old navy

 

always,

 

Bella

 

 

So, ice skating...not my best

 

 

On Saturday I went to a birthday party for my friend. We had dinner, presents, sundae's, and then we went to the ice skating rink. We were ice skating for about 2 hours. IT WAS SO HARD! At first I was hanging on the edge for dear life, later I loosened up and kind of skating farther a way from the side (still hanging on though.) My friends would hold onto me and skate, which was fun, but it was so scary. At the very end I skated about 10 feet to the exit by myself. Turns out ice skating is fun, just super, super hard.

 

 

sincerely,

 

Bella

 



El Toro solo

 

Yesterday was the try outs for a solo in a song called El Toro, for a performance.I tried out and I ended up not getting it, I was the alternate cello. I was upset for a little. Then today, in music class, my teacher told me I was doing the solo. The girl who was supposed to do it is moving before the performance. I am both nervous, and excited. I can't believe I get to preform in front of everyone, a solo. But, luckily, I will have another cello doing it with me.

 

love,

 

Bella

 

 

 

"Parlor hawk to the rescue"

 

 

Today I woke up at 8:25. I wasn't pleased. So, as fast as I could I through on a hoodie and shoes. Then I brushed both my hair and teeth. I got to school right as the bell sounded so I wasn't considered late. Anyway, this is what I wore:

 

 

 

Good thing I chose to ware a Parlor Hawk shirt to bed!

 

love,

 

Bella

 

 



4 jobs in 2 days

 

 

Yesterday I babysat the Parkers. When they were all asleep, I fell asleep too. Anna tried to wake me up but, I didn't. I am a very heavy sleeper. I slept over that night and babysat the kids in the morning too, as Anna went to work out. I ended up with $50!! Thanks Anna! Of course that goes into the London fund. So that's 2 jobs in 2 days. Then later today I helped watch the little kids in the nursery while the Johnson's had there funeral for there baby Schuyler (pronounced Skyler.) That's 3 jobs. And after dinner I will be baby sitting the Wille's! That's 4! I'm a busy girl!

 

 

sincerely,

 

Bella