My favorite birthday memory is when I was 5 years old. When I was 5 years old we went to Brights Zoo, I loved it there! I liked all the animals but my favorite was the flamingos! The family that went with me was my mom, my dad, my grandmas, my granddads, and some of my friends! This birthday was so much fun, I hope kids in the future enjoy it too!
Shaelagh Durland, 4th, Miller Perry Elementary, Ms. Jeffers
For my ninth birthday my brother and I got up. We had some toys in the living room so we played with them for a while. Then we drove three hours to a dirt bike track and then we all had cupcakes. Then my family surprised me and my brother with custom hoodies. So that is my best birthday.
Sharlotte Penix, 4th, Miller Perry Elementary, Ms. Jeffers
My favorite birthday memory is when I went to Just Jump in Bristol last year because they added new stuff including an obstacle course. My cousins and one of my friends went with me. We played dodge ball and jumped on the trampolines. Then we ate cake and I got to open presents. It was so fun. Now you know my special birthday memory, what’s yours? It was my 8th birthday when I went there.
Trever Keith, 4th, Miller Perry Elementary, Ms. Jeffers
Happy birthday to you. Have you heard that before? I went to the Wilderness of the Smokies Water Park. My friend was scared to ride some of the rides. That is my favorite birthday memory.
Tristan Chapman, 4th, Miller Perry Elementary, Ms. Jeffers
The day of my birthday my dad got me out of school early and surprised me with a puppy. She was so cute. I named her Izzy. She is a Tea Cup Yorkie so she was very small. Then that night my mom surprised me with a spa sleepover with all my friends, it was very fun. So, those were my favorite birthday memories, what about you?
Yazmina Good, 4th, Miller Perry Elementary, Ms. Jeffers
Nickelsville Elementary
For my birthday, I got to spend time with my family. I got my first guitar on my 8th birthday.
Meadow McConnell, 2nd, Nickelsville Elementary, Mrs. Gilmer
For my birthday, I turned 8 years old. I got a Polaroid camera. I got to spend time with my family. I also got a kid’s watch.
Addison Counts, 2nd, Nickelsville Elementary, Mrs. Gilmer
For my favorite birthday memory, I got a Wellie Wisher doll. I got a Bitty Baby doll. I got a stroller but it broke the day I got it.
Isabella Dingus, 2nd, Nickelsville Elementary, Mrs. Gilmer
My birthday is coming up soon! I hope I get to go to the American Girl store. I would buy a new doll. I am hoping to get an American Girl school.
Maddie Jones, 2nd, Nickelsville Elementary, Mrs. Gilmer
For my birthday, I had a lot of friends to stay all night with me. They were Clay, Braydon, Landon, Bryce, and Brantley. We played football. We played with balloons.
Parker Robertson, 2nd, Nickelsville Elementary, Mrs. Gilmer
For my birthday, I got Ark Survival Evolved, a PS4, a gold controller, a camo controller, and a new TV. I went to Dollywood. I also got a Chromebook. Overall, it was a great birthday!
Caleb Reed, 2nd, Nickelsville Elementary, Mrs. Gilmer
For my birthday, I rode bikes. We spend family time like usual. We eat as a family. We always go play. We eat cake. Then, we open presents.
Natalie Culbertson, 2nd, Nickelsville Elementary, Mrs. Gilmer
For my birthday, I got an awesome gift. It was Pokémon cards.
Rylan Edwards, 2nd, Nickelsville Elementary, Mrs. Gilmer
For my birthday, I got a kiddie pool. My brother and I play in it in the summer. My mamaw and papaw came to my birthday party. We ate cupcakes. I had a Paw Patrol cake. My Uncle Buddy got me the cake. I had a Doc McStuffin cake too. My cousins Riley and Blake were there. I got a lot of presents. I didn’t go to school on my birthday. My birthday is May 2nd.
Danielle Brown, 2nd, Nickelsville Elementary, Mrs. Gilmer
Holston Valley Middle
My favorite birthday memory is coming home from school and my family singing Happy Birthday while I blew out the candles. Then they gave me presents like clothes and shoes. Then we ate the cake. So that is my favorite memory.
Aaryanna Cross, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor
My favorite birthday memory is when I got home from school because I had an after school thing. My aunt picked me up and dropped me off at the house and said she was going to work. I walked to the door and went in. I told my aunt I was tired and I was going to take a nap. I fell asleep and when I woke up an air horn was blowing in my face and it was my uncle telling me to get up and follow him. I was still half asleep so I didn’t know what was going on. So I got in there and everyone was there. It was surprising because I thought they forgot, but they didn’t and I’m so happy to have them as my family.
Alexus Stuart, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor
A few years ago for my birthday, I went to a Tennessee basketball game. The boys played the Celtics at home. In the end they won, 97 to 81. It was a great game and I loved being with my family.
Anna Campbell, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor
Last year for my birthday, my family, my friends and I went to McDonald’s to eat and then went to the movies. We watched Star Wars the Last Jedi. This is special because that was one of the last times I saw my friends. That’s why it is my special birthday memory.
Anthony Harley, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor
My favorite memory on my birthday was when my mom took me out to eat and got me presents on my birthday too. And my other favorite memory was when I got to see my sister for the first time and being able to spend time with her and my family. I also got a new phone. I guess that could be a memory too. I got to have my birthday at Just Jump last year. That could be a memory too. I had a lot of fun. Also on my birthday I got to see one of my friends that I hadn’t seen in a while.
April Odum, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor
My favorite memory would have to be going to Florida. When I went to Florida on my birthday I saw a lot of my family. We also stayed in a hotel right in front of the beach. My cousins and I went to the beach almost every day. I wish I could go to Florida and stay every day. I have more memories but that was my favorite one.
Audrey Perry, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor
I remember one of my birthdays, I got four boxes of doughnuts from Blackbird Bakery and then went to the movies to see Fallout, which was amazing. Let’s just say the doughnuts didn’t last for a day, sadly. The present I got was a cloud storage thing so I could get more games and still have space.
Billy Parker, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor
When I was 5 we went swimming in the creek. Along with that, we caught fish in the deep part of it. Finally we went and played basketball in the field. That was my 5th birthday party and the first at my house.
Blake Hayes, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor
A special birthday memory I’ve had was on my 10th birthday party. I had got to go with my best friend Ella. We had gotten to watch Hotel Transylvania 2. I was in Las Vegas at the time, and we had gone to 7-11 to get Slurpees. We had so much fun at the movies and getting Slurpees. I have missed her so much since I moved to Bristol, Tennessee.
Briana Combs, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor
My special birthday memory is when I went to two movies then opened my presents. After that I took my family to Golden Corral. After that I just relaxed and had fun.
Christian Ridgely, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor
One of my special birthday memories is when I was about 8 and my family went to the river. And at the river my uncle has a porta-potty. My dad was inside of it and my dad’s friend Bower put a bottle rocket in it and scared my dad. And I got it all on tape.
Clayton Carr, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor
My favorite birthday memory is spending time, going out to eat, and getting money from my family. My family is small but it is always nice to spend time with them. I like to be able to get together and eat with them. I like getting money and love getting money.
Dakota Carrier, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor
My favorite memory is going to the movies. Every year on my birthday I get to choose what movie I want to see. They usually let me get how many refills I want even though I don’t get any because it is expensive for popcorn and a drink. Usually my whole family comes too. I hope you enjoyed my favorite birthday memory.
Dalton Gorley, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor
One of my birthday memories is when my mom and my cousins all went roller-skating for my birthday. Long story short, my mom sprained her wrist. We ate a lot of food. Then we had a birthday dinner with the rest of my family. It was the best birthday ever!
Emily Childress, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor
My special birthday memory was when my mom and stepdad had gotten me, for a late birthday gift, a Palomino horse. Her name was Mandy and she was 13 when she passed but I loved her. I also got a new tack set for my birthday this year for Chasin and Dixie, my two horses.
Emma Saxton, 7th, Holston Valley Middle, Mrs. Taylor