hApPy BiRtHdAy, MaRiAh!

     On January 12, Mariah turned 11 years old!  Mariah has 5 brothers and 5 sisters!  She is the 10th child in the family.  Her favorite colors are red, blue, and green.  Favorite foods are meat and ice cream.  Mariah loves to read!  She reads, and reads, and reads!  She is working towards the school "Newbery Award."  Mariah loves to go to Las Vegas (to see her brother, sister-in-law, and niece), Disneyland, and Hawaii. 
     Mariah loves her family, and loves spending time with them!  Mariah just became an aunt for the first time last month!  She also had a sister get married this past summer to a young man who lived near Miss Mitchell for years!  Mariah is the 5th child in her family to be in Miss Mitchell's class!  She has had 2 brothers and 2 sisters who have had Miss Mitchell as a teacher! This makes Miss Mitchell an honorary family member!
     Mariah is very kind, and a friend to all!  We are glad to have her in our class!