August 10, 2013
Dear Grace,
Happy belated 11th Birthday!
I’m late again with your annual letter. I’m starting this letter while sitting by the pool. You’re here with Ella and Jade but the lightning alarm sounded so you’re having a basket of fries instead of swimming. You’re discussing ingredients in Jello (e.g. horse bones, yuck!) You celebrated your birthday with Ellise, Jade, Olivia, Sky and Alyssa by jumping at Airborne. Fifth grade seemed filled with mostly ups, but also a few downs. You seem happiest when amongst friends, especially Ella, Oliva, and Jade. Intermittent drama with other friends proved a real bummer. Good friends are important to you so always be cautious when choosing friends. Choose friends who treat you fairly, who are honest and kind, and who lift you up when you’re down. Be wary of girls who talk about other girls behind their backs. Chances are, girls like that also talk about you behind your back. I love watching you with your friends because I sometimes learn something I didn’t know like…