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09.12.26 🥰😃🙂
On Saturday afternoon I had a flower arrangement class in FCSN.
I had one class before last year.
I really liked it so I’m taking it again.
I arranged the flowers with a pink theme.
The flowers looked beautiful.
I had an FCSN Community Social Gathering, where we had a few activities building lego robots, singing, and art class.
We had dinner after the activities.
I chatted with my High School and Postsecondary friend Emily during dinner.
(Summary: I enjoyed all the activities)
09.11.26 😀🥹😇
On Friday evening we had a cocktail party at Dad’s coworker Greg’s property in Gilroy.
It was so big, in the middle of the hills, and had lots of trees.
We brought caprese salad.
We had to take my dog Bailey with us because she did not want to stay home alone.
People were chatting and wearing nice dresses.
Dad had beer, Mom had Italian cocktails, and I had sparkling water.
After swimming, I was very hungry.
I ate chicken wings, salad, fruits, and dessert.
Greg made the pound cake with ten eggs laid by his hens.
I decorated the berries on the pound cake.
After the food I walked around his property and took pictures of the swimming pool, spa, and giant chess set on the lawn.
The last time we had a party at Greg’s place was on Independence Day.
I usually have a meeting with Eryn at 8pm but we couldn’t get home in time.
So Mom texted Eryn to move the session to 9pm.
(Summary: I enjoyed having a party at Greg’s house.)
09.18.26 🥳🤓🤩
On Friday afternoon my behavioral consultant Maisie continued to train me and Chloe to run business.
Maise had a workshop in summer.
We were going to prepare for selling lemonade and cookies next Sunday.
Nate took me to Chloe’s house after my day class at FCSN.
I had a good conversation with everyone.
We shopped at Nob Hill Foods.
We brought almond flour, lemons, and sugar.
After shopping I made almond cookie dough that we practiced last Tuesday.
I smashed the banana and mixed it with almond flour.
Then, I put almond slices and cranberries on top of the cookie dough.
I put the cookie dough in the freezer and I will bake the cookies next Sunday.
(Summary: I enjoyed making almond cookie dough at Chloe’s house.)
09.19.26 😎😌🏹
On Saturday morning I had an archery class in Santa Cruz County Archery Range.
This was my first time using the real bow for archery.
I used the bow and arrows to shoot at the target like a slingshot.
After that I took out all the arrows at the top and bottom.
There are strict safety rules that we have to follow.
While I was in the class, Mom and Dad took my dog Bailey to Pleasure Point Park for a walk.
Mom showed me the pictures of many surfers in the ocean.
Mom took videos and pictures of me doing archery.
(Summary: I had fun having an archery session for the first time)
