I have long hair- it falls to my waist. That’s about 22 inches from the center of my head down to the tips. My hair is also very dark. It is about the color of a coffee bean.

 

 

My hair:

 

 

It is also thick and slightly frizzy, especially when it is damp, so I am constantly brushing it. I like having it down most of the time, because hairstyles bother me for some reason. I like brushing it three times a day to keep it decent looking. Here’s a tip: Braid your hair during night and after showers to keep it contained. Plus, if you braid it after a shower, it will turn out curly if you leave it in! Here are some cool styles to try:

-Donut bun: all you have to do to make this hairstyle is put your hair into a ponytail and twist the ponytail, then wrap it around your head.

-Braided ponytail

-Ponytail with headband—looks sporty!

• Half up, Half-down

#1: Sunrise Stables is a book series about a homeschooling christian family that learns to laugh, learn, and love together. They do many cool things with their horses and learn to love God in hard times.

#2: Kingfisher Illustrated Horse & Pony Encyclopedia

This is a great book with great pictures. It is also very informative.

#3: Misty of Chincoteage

This book is based off of a true story and is very interesting. Definitely recommended!

Here are some tequniques I’ve developed for cleaning my room:

#1: Five minute shifts

Have a sibling who shares a room with you? Start a timer for five minutes and have your sibling clean for five minutes while you read or draw quietly. After the five minutes, get up and clean for five minutes while your sibling rests. Rotate until satisfied.

#2: categories

Put everything on your floor into a big pile in the center of the room, then separate your things into categories like trash, clothes, books, etc. Put each category where it belongs.

 

#3: Red Light Green Light

This is fun if you have a sibling or two to help you. Have one person stand and yell “Green light!” On green light you and your siblings clean as fast as you can. When the person yells “Red light!” You freeze until they yell Green light again.

 

#4: Music

Listen to uplifting christian music while you work. My favorites are:

• You Say by Lauren Daigle
• Oceans by Hillsong
• Grace Got You by Mercyme
• Even If by Micah Tyler

This is a story I wrote for fun:

 

Zoe was quietly riding her horse, Jet, down a trail in the woods. The 13-year-old girl had wanted to go alone on a trail ride for a long time and now her parents reluctantly let her, as long as she was back by seven p.m. She was very imprepared, with only a sandwich in her large saddle bags, despite her parent’s advice. Suddenly Jet, who pinned his ears and tossed his large head because he was frightened, whinnied. Zoe tightened her grip on the reins and nudged him in the sides to tell him to stop. But Zoe was worried. Anytime Jet acted strange something was wrong. The spunky bay gelding was very obedient and well behaved, even though his breed, an Appendix, which was a cross between a quarter horse and thoroughbred, promised a fiery side.

Zoe nudged him forward with her legs and leaned forward in the waxed english saddle. After about two yards of walking, Jet reared, then bolted. Zoe was shocked but acted quickly, pulling him into a tight circle so that he stopped running. Even when he stopped, Zoe could hear Jet’s hooves clipping together because of his uneasy movement. Zoe, who squinted in the darkness because she did not have a flashlight, was regretting only bringing sandwiches. Then she saw them: wolves. For one split second the wolf pack stared right at her. Then both the wolves and Jet bolted. Zoe stood up in the stirrups and leaned forward, bravely encouraging Jet to go faster. The tall bay gelding got the clue and thundered speedily across the forest floor, thick planks of wood cracking under the weight and force of the horse’s hooves.

“Come on, Jet!” She screamed loudly. Zoe had to jump Jet over some logs to make their way out of the forest, and  she could feel the wind whistling in her ears and blowing through her hair. She could also hear the wolves heavy breathing behind her. Suddenly she saw a dim light; the end of the forest. She pressed Jet forward with her loose long legs and kept in contact with his mouth through the reins. Eventually Jet shot out of the forest and the wolves skidded to a halt, not wanting to leave the safety of the forest. Zoe looked back and noticed the wolves had turned around, then she pulled the reins to slow Jet down. Then the two rode slowly home in the darkness.

When Zoe, who was very surprised at it all, got back, her parents were mad because she didn’t get home on time, and poor Jet sadly returned to his roomy box stall shaking and sweaty. He would not be well for several days. Zoe learned to always be prepared, especially in the woods alone while riding a horse.

 

I have 4 siblings- Miriam, Naomi, Peter, and Samuel.

Miriam is 2 years younger than me at 9. She has blonde hair and brown eyes, and she loves making things and playing outside.

Naomi is 6 years old and loves dresses, gum, and clothes. She is also a daredevil and self-taught gymnast. She can do the splits, a back walkover, a hand stand, a cartwheel, and more.

Peter is a tomboy all around. At age 3, he loves dinosaurs, guns, “fighting bad guys” and roughhousing.

Sam is pure cuteness. He has blonde hair and huge expressive blue eyes, and his one year old curiousness is constantly getting him into trouble. But we love him anyway.

My parents are the best parents ever. My Mom works around the clock to take care of us. My Dad is a fantastic Dad who loves to take us out on ‘Daddy-Kid Dates.’

I am 12 years old as of October 1, 2018 and love to read, write, and design: all good reasons to make a blog. I also love crocheting, cooking, playing outside, and most of all, horses.

I also have two tabby cats, Olive and Lucy. Olive is a brown tabby cat who is mischievous and gentle. Lucy is a grey tabby who is loving but extremely shy. Below are my cats snuggling:

Hello! My name is Elena Tanner and I love writing. I have always wanted a blog, and I really hope you like this. I love sharing my experiences and passions with others and I hope you learn a lot here. I will try to post a few things a week.

We proclaim how great you are
and tell of the wonderful things you have done. (Psalm 75:1)

 

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton