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Snowed In

"I'm SO bored!" Sabrina cried, thrusting herself onto a LoveSac.
"If that's such a big problem, then why don't we go torment the boys in the lobby?" I replied.
"Don't be ridiculous Alli!" she exclaimed, now pacing back and forth. "The boys might have their paintball guns with them!"
"Dude, Mom took their guns before we came into the lodge, remember?"
"Still, I don't think we should torment them," Sabrina said in a matter of fact tone.
There was a long pause.  I looked out the window,  and all I could see was white.  "I hate being snowed in,"  I murmured.  My best friend Sabrina, my dad's boy scouts, and I left home to go skiing, but right when we were ready to get on the lift, a huge snow storm blew in and the ski instructors made us go into the lodge.  Now, I am bored out of my mind, and Sabrina just wants to lay down and sip on hot cocoa.  I would join her, but I actually have sensitivities to milk!
"Hey, Sabrina, what do you wanna do?"
"I don't know.  What do you wanna do?"
"I wanna go home," I said.
Dad picked that exact moment to burst into the room.  "Hey, everybody! The storm has stopped.  We can go skiing now!"

Big Red Barn Pumpkin Patch

Today, we went to the Big Red Barn Pumpkin Patch, aka Rowley's Southridge Farms in Santaquin, UT.  It was bitter cold!  I was well layered and still cold.  Good thing Gram brought blankets!  But it was fun.  We took a hay ride to get out to the pumpkin patch, where there were plenty of things to do.  Like the little kid maze.  I liked it because I could see over the walls and was able to easily navigate out of there.  There were also two picture spots, where Aiden, Audrey and I all stuck our heads through the holes.


Anyway, then we each got to pick our own pumpkin from the patch.  I picked out the biggest one I could find.  Audrey picked out the smallest pumpkin she could find.  Actually, it was a gourd.  Aiden picked out a funky looking creation that some may consider a pumpkin.  Then we rode back to the barn where we each picked out a treat.  Audrey and Aiden picked out suckers, but I picked out the yummiest blackberry shake ever made.  I still dream about it every night.  Yum, yum, yum!

Vernal Trip

Oct. 19, 2011:  Today, Dad, Mom, Audrey and Aiden and I drove to Vernal, UT.  The first place we visited when we got there was The Utah Field House of Natural History Museum.  Hmmmm... can they make that name any longer?  Anyway, inside the building was a huge brontosaurus that was about to eat me.  Just kidding.  First, we watched a really long and boring video of what we were about to see.  Okay, it was really about how all the 
dinosaur bones got to Vernal.
  Next, we walked through the rest of the museum.  One room had a wall filled with leaf fossils.  I have to admit, that was pretty cool!  Another room had dinosaur footprints.  Outside, we alked around a bunch of dinosaur statues and saw a Diplodocus, a T-Rex, and my cousin, "Alli"saurus... just kidding... Allosaurus.

Next, Mom and I went to 

McConkie Ranch and saw a lot of amazing petroglyphs.  The scenery was awesome! The drawings on the rocks were well preserved.  Might I suggest not taking kids age 4 and younger on the Three Kings Trail, unless you feel confident about not seeing rattlesnakes and having no kids whine and complain for 30 minutes because the trail is not stroller-friendly.  The reason the trail is called Three Kings is because it is famous for some of the best preserved petroglyphs that look like kings.  The main king wore a chest piece and a suit of armor covered in intricate patterns.

 The second king wore a less intricate chest piece and a more ragged loincloth.  The third king wore a little bit of intricate jewelry and a loincloth.  If you want to see the Three Kings, then you will need binoculars because they are almost impossible to spot without them.  We never saw them until we finally tried the binoculars.  The Three Kings Trail was totally worth every rattlesnake (which was only one) and minute we spent hiking to it.

If you look REALLY closely at the middle of the upper rock, you may be able to see the petroglyph.         

October 20, 2011:  Today, we left for Dinosaur National Monument.  There was a wall in the quarry filled with real dinosaur bones that we could actually touch! After almost an hour of admiring the dinosaur bones and figuring out what kind of bones they were, we left for an old cabin built by Josie Bassett Morris in 1935.  When we got there, we ate lunch and took a tour of her cabin.  I don't think I could  stand living in that thing.  The house seemed like it was going to tip over at any second.  

After our little 5 second tour, we went on a hike in the mountains.  The hike reminded me of a fairy tale because of its gorgeous scenery.  The trees were beautifully colored, the mountains were a pretty grayish blue color, and the sky... OH MY GOSH! It was so pretty!  It was like the perfect sky blue with little wisps of cloud floating by.  Bringing a camera is a huge MUST. 

We also drove out to Fantasy Canyon, which is seriously in the middle of nowhere.  But, what I saw there was totally worth my sweat and the hour drive.  The formations were fantastic.  The view was fantastic.  The weather?  Not so fantastic...  But I guess that could be easily fixed by bringing a water bottle and a water gun next time.  The rock formations looked like fantasy characters from fairy tails, but they were just rocks that have eroded over time.  What you will need all depends on the weather, but you will want to bring a camera and good hiking shoes.  By the way, watch out for rattle snakes!

When Audrey and Aiden got tired, it was time to go home.  That is how I spent Fall Break with my family.  
       

Places In Uintah County I Would Like to Visit

         If I were to take a road trip to Uintah County, there are several places I would like to visit.  Uintah County has a variety of unique places, from dinosaur museums to national parks.  The three places that I would really like to see the most are Dinosaur National Monument, the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, and Fantasy Canyon.

         The first place I would like to visit is Dinosaur National Monument.  It has one of the largest dinosaur bone collections in the world from the Jurassic Period.  Visitors can literally see dinosaur bones sticking out of the mountain quarry.  Visitors can also see petroglyphs made by ancient Indians.

         The second place I would like to visit is the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park in Vernal, UT.  One area of the museum uses different colored floor tiles to represent the different ages of rock.  Visitors can see the changes in the land, beginning from 149 million years ago to the present as they walk around the museum.

         The third place I would like to visit is Fantasy Canyon.  The rocks there have been eroded away and now look like creatures from a fantasy story.  Because of the ominous rock figures, it has also been called “The Devil’s Playground” and “Hades Pit.”

         Uintah County has a variety of interesting places to explore that appeal to visitors both young and old.  I would really like to go and see the dinosaur exhibits and parks and experience the beauty of nature there.

Jedidiah Smith

           Jedidiah Smith is a very interesting trapper and hunter for several reasons. He was only in his twenties when he came to Utah.  During his time as a trapper, he was considered a leader in his company, he had his ear ripped off during a grizzly bear attack, and thought to be dead by others at a rendezvous.

            First, Jedidiah Smith was considered a leader in his company.  He knew the Utah territory quite well because he had traveled across its length and width.  He also always kept his Bible with him and either read it to himself or out loud to the other trappers with him around the campfire.  Second, he got his ear ripped off during a grizzly bear attack.  The bear ripped off his entire ear, and part of his scalp was almost ripped all the way off.  Afterwards, he asked his friend to sew his ear back on, and his friend tried to stitch it on as neatly as he could.  Finally, Jedidiah surprised the trappers at a rendezvous because they thought he was dead.  He had left Utah to travel through Nevada and California to look for beaver.  He and his company almost died from starvation and thirst, but finally made their way back to the Bear Lake rendezvous point.

            Jedidiah was a brave and adventurous man.  His contributions as a trapper, hunter, and explorer have left their mark in Utah history. 

Why the Theory of Evolution is Wrong

I believe that Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution is wrong.  It denies the existence of God and His role in creating the earth and all life on it.  There are many reasons why evolution can be proved wrong when you believe in God.

            First of all, I believe that God created the earth and all life on it.  There are too many life forms on this earth to have just formed by chance.  There is no way that a single cell could have produced so many life forms.

            Next, I believe that God created each and every thing to fulfill a specific purpose.  From the birds in the sky to the grass under our feet, all creations work together in perfect harmony to make life sustainable.  This is too organized to happen by chance.

            Last of all, God’s creations come out pretty perfect every time reproduction occurs.  Offspring always resemble their parents.  Flowers cannot produce humans, and cats cannot produce trees, even over millions of years.  That would upset the delicate balance of nature.

            In conclusion, I believe that God created all things, and humans did not just evolve from a fish or other living organism.  All of God’s creations have a special purpose to fulfill, and each one was carefully designed by His loving hands.

Utah Places with Indian Names

I'm currently learning about Utah's five main Indian tribes: Ute, Paiute, Goshute, Navajo, and Shoshone.
So I looked up a few places in Utah with Indian words to see what they mean.

Mt. Timpanogos is located in Utah County and is part of the Wasatch Mountains. Timpanogos means rock, canyon/ water mouth.

Wah Wha Mountains are located in Beaver and Millard Counties.  Wha Wha means good clear water (I think that's why babies call water wha wha) :)

Hovenweep is near the Utah Colorado border and comes from a Paiute/Ute name that means desert valley.

Moab means mosquito (this is just a rough translation of the word, there is no exact meaning that is known) and comes from the Paiute word moapa.

Paragonah... well, no one knows exactly what it means, but it's a Paiute word that refers to the water supply.

When Mom saw the Paragonah meaning, she said, "That's an odd meaning... no one knows exactly what it means, but it refers to the water supply... That's the weirdest meaning I've ever seen!"

Me: "Mom! Paragonah doesn't mean all of that! I was just making the word clear."

Mom: "I know, I just felt like saying that."

Note to self:
Don't take mom seriously!

Camp Floyd

A few days ago I went to Camp Floyd with my Grandma and my cousin Keri.  But, It was raining cats and dogs.  So we didn't get to see much.  But, in the late 60s Camp Floyd changed from being a military base to being a pit-stop for the pony express.  the reason why the camp was so close to Fort Bridger was because the government was convinced that the mormons were rebelling against them.  Of course, later on they found out that that rumor was fake and the mormons were nothing but peaceful (well, most of the time).  So any ways that is the research i got from that trip.  It was really interesting, it just stank writing in a rainstorm.

Please don't copy this for a report of any kind :)
Thank You

My child hood to present :)

A few days ago I was looking though pics and I realized... 

I haven't really changed!

Me and Jon Carr :P

He looks so much like Chance!

Fear me! And my evil chicken!!!!!!!!!!!

Now I've become this!

:

SHHHHHHH! I'm dead!

Mwahahahahahahahaha! Revenge is mine!!!!!!!!

Now she gets back at me!!!!!!!!!!!!

So yeah, as you can see I haven't changed much...

Just Kidding

 I have only changed on the outside!

My Favorite Holidays

Holidays provide many of the highlights in my life each year.  I enjoy waiting for each one on my Hoops and Yoyo calendar, which can sometimes have some pretty bizarre ones.  Even though there are many holidays to celebrate, my three favorites are Halloween, April Fool’s Day and my birthday.

My first favorite holiday is Halloween.  I like to dress up in wacky costumes and go around the neighborhood asking for candy.  My next favorite holiday is April Fool’s Day.  I love to watch people play pranks on others (and I like to play pranks too).  My third favorite holiday is my birthday.  I always have a swimming party with my friends, which is extra special because my birthday is in December.  I also like to help my mom make my cake, and I enjoy watching my friends eat it.

Holidays are some of my favorite times throughout the year.  Even though there are hundreds of holidays to celebrate, Halloween, April Fool’s Day and my birthday are the ones I enjoy the most. 

Why I Should Have a Cell Phone

       I think that I should have a cell phone.  In an emergency, a cell phone is the quickest way to call for help.  There are many reasons why I could use a cell phone.

       The first reason why I should have a cell phone is to be able to contact an adult in an emergency when I am babysitting.  Many people do not have a landline these days, and, therefore, do not have a phone in the house.  As a result, I would have no way to contact anyone in an emergency.

       The second reason why I should have a cell phone is to be able to check in with my parents when I am out with friends.  I may not always have access to a phone when we are hanging out.  If I had a phone, I could tell my parents if plans changed or if something has come up. 

The third reason why I want a cell phone is for when I am on a school trip and need to contact my parents.  If the bus got in an accident or if there was a delay, I could notify them immediately and let them know I am okay.

       In conclusion, I really should have a cell phone since I am becoming a teenager and have more responsibilities.  Having a cell phone would bring great peace of mind to both my parents and me because we could always contact each other in any given situation.

Why Free Time is Important

I think that free time is very important.  Without it, we would all be tight and tense with exhaustion and stress.  There are several reasons why I think everybody needs free time.

First of all, free time helps you think better.  When you are working nonstop and you feel light headed, you need a break. Free time helps get rid of stress by allowing you to relax and do something that you like to do.

Second, free time helps you spend time with your family while doing something fun.  Families are often so busy that they never take time to hang out with one another.  Spending time together is one of the best ways to get to know each other and create positive memories.  

Finally, free time allows you the privilege of being able to do the things that you would like to do.  Most of the time, we are so busy doing the things we do not want to do that we cannot do the things we would like to do.  It's nice to take a break every once in a while and do something fun.

In conclusion, free time is very important for our physical, social, and emotional well-being.  Without it, we would not be living a very happy life.    

My Run Up a Steep Hill

Thanks to my mom, I have now realized that attempting to run up a really steep hill 10 times is really hard.  The reason my mom made me do such torture was because I was being a moody brat (like Bella from Twilight).  So Mom got mad at me and said, "Alli, if you backtalk me once more, you're going to run up the hill 10 times."  Boy am I sore now!

Note to self: Don't tick off mom. 

Zoorastic Park

My Day at the Zoo

     This week my family and I went to the Hogle Zoo.  It was even more fun than usual because it was Zoorastic Park week (or something like that), which means that there were some robotic dinosaurs put on display.  Actually, I think saw more dinosaur exhibits than animal exhibits.

      Well, even though I wanted to stay in the shade most of the time since it was so hot outside, I still learned some really neat information about the animals and the dinosaurs. I read about the Allosaurous, and I found out that Allosaurous means different lizard!  That doesn’t help me at all since my mom calls me “Alli”saurous.  Now, guess what she calls me?

Yep, “different lizard.”

      Some other interesting facts are that orangutan means old man jungle.  Plus, the tiger is the only cat in the world that LOVES water.  My favorite fact is how camels can go without water for 6 months.

      Anyways, it was more fun getting sprayed by a dinosaur and a fake sneezing elephant than reading the signs about the animals.  The dinosaur had a sensor, and when a person walked by, the dinosaur would growl then spray the person with water. I think it sprayed me about 15 times.  The sneezing elephant also had a sensor, and whenever someone stood in front of it the elephant would sneeze on them.

      I enjoyed my day at the Hogle Zoo.  I learned some great, new facts about a few dinosaurs and animals, but my favorite part was getting sprayed by dinosaurs and sneezing elephants.