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Valeriya and Jimmy

March 16th, 2011 (Val)- Today Jamie had a great day exploring the school and meeting new people that her mother and father introduced her to. She met other babies her age like Kayla and Alec's baby, Felicity, and Nazia's baby, Alanna, in biology. Then she went around the school to different classes and saw many people. Then after school ended Jamie spent the rest of the day with her mother. She went to play practice for Beauty and the Beast. She thought it was exciting and fun, she even tried on some outfits. Everyone was very fond of her at play practice, they asked many questions and held her. After practice we went home and she met her grandparents. We spent the rest of the night relaxing and watching T.V.

March 17th, 2011 (Jimmy)- Today Jamie spent the whole entire day with her father. Jamie hungout with Felicity, Alec and Kayla's baby, in biology and was almost kidnapped by Ms. Lud. Jamie then went to lifting and watched me lift. Jamie and I then went home and played basketball. She plays pretty good considering the ball is bigger than her. We then went home and ate and then watched the NCAA tourney all night. Jamie likes watching Jimmer Fredette dominate teams. Overall, Jamie and I had a pretty good day.

March 18th, 2011 (Val)- Today Jamie got to get out of class and spent the whole day with me. Jamie watched the first actual showing of Beauty and the Beast from the sides of the stage. She really liked Beauty and the Beast because everyone did a great job and they were nice to her. Near the end of the day Jamie had made many new friends and got to eat pizza on stage with all the other drama club members. We then watched a bittersweet slideshow that included pictures of past plays that were funny yet sad at the same time because the seniors who are in the play are leaving. Later on Jamie came home with me and spent the rest of the night with her grandparents.

March 19th, 2011 (Val)- Today Jamie spent the the morning with me but then spent the rest of the day with her grandparents. She likes her grandparents because they are nice and take care of her well when I'm gone. She spent most of the day playing with toys and watching T.V. Her grandparents told me she got to go outside because the weather was so nice. Also she met Bruce and Lee our two cats. Overall she behaved well when I was gone which made me proud.



March 20th, 2011 (Val)- Today Jamie went to the last showing of Beauty and the Beast. It was very sad at the end because the seniors are going to be leaving and many people were crying, Jamie even got a little teary eyed. After the show she went with my friend Deanna and I to a store to get a braclet. Then we went to Deanna's house to get ready to go to a cast party. This would be Jamie's first party and she thought it was fun. Everyone said hi when we arrived and different people got to hold her. Later on we played games and told stories that Jamie thought were funny. She couldn't stop laughing and was sad to go home. When we got home she went right to bed because she was so tired.

March 21st, 2011 (Jimmy)- Today Jamie had a solid day of school she spent the whole day with her dad again and went to lifting after school. After lifting, Jamie and I got locked out of my house. We were outside for an hour trying to figure how to get in. Finally someone came home with a key and we got in the house. At home, Jamie and I watched some TV and then had some dinner. After dinner she watched me do some homework and then we watched a little basketball. Jamie had a solid day with her Dad.

March 22nd, 2011 (Val)- Today Jamie and I didn't do much. We went to school and then came home and did our homework first then watched some T.V. Then my father took us to Urgent Care to get a physical so we could join track. Later on Jamie played with my younger siblings, Yuriy and Alexandra, and some of the neighborhood kids. She liked being outside and active since it was a pretty nice day. When she came back inside, she ate dinner then watched some more T.V. and read. After reading she went sleep.Overall it wasn't a very eventful day.



March 23rd, 2011 (Jimmy)- Today Jamie spent the whole day with her father. We had a good day in study and had a solid lunch. Then we went to lifting and worked real hard. We went home and played basketball for a few hours. Then we had dinner and did some homework. We then played NBA2K11 for awhile and then watched TV for a little. Then we went to sleep and went back to school. Jamie had yet another very good day.

March 24th, 2011 (Jimmy)- Jamie had a pretty bad night. BYU got beat by Florida so no more Jimmer Freddette. Jamie almost won that tournament on ESPN but oh well. Duke got dominated in there game though so it turned out to be a decent night. During the day it was pretty normal though. School, lifting, and then home to play some basketball. She's getting real good hopefully she can make a career of it.

March 25th, 2011 (Val)- Today Jimmy and I went to a filed trip in New York to visit the American Museum of Natural History and a bodies exibit. We couldn't bring Jamie since we still believed that she was too young. Jamie was very upset that she couldn't come but was happy that I came home and brought back some pictures and souviniers. Today Jamie just went to school, came home, and played with the kids again. She did her homework, ate, read, and then listened to some music until she fell asleep.

March 26th, 2011 (Val)- Today Jamie and I spent some quality time together. We took a walk around the neighborhood but didn't stay out for too long since is was a bit chilly. We came inside and played some games on the Wii such as Wii Sport and a Tony Hawk skateboard game which she was really good at. Then we listened, sang along to and even danced to some songs. Jamie then took her afternoon nap and when she woke up we played outside for a little bit. After that we came home, we ate, watched T.V., read and went to sleep.



March 27th, 2011 (Val)- Today Jamie, her grandmother and I went shopping to buy some new clothing and shoes. After a couple of hours shopping we went to my grandparents house, where Jamie met and got to know her great-grandparents. They made dinner for us and then we went home. At home Jamie went onto the computer while listening to me play the saxophone. Jamie then found paper and a box of colored pencils. She drew a beautiful picture and then gave it to me which made me so happy. Once Jamie was sick of coloring she watched some movies like Megamind and Despicable Me.

March 28th, 2011 (Jimmy)- Jamie is in shock of the NCAA tourney. VCU beating Kansas and Butler beating Florida its just nuts. She had a pretty good today in school. Especially since it was perogie day for lunch today. Lifting didn't go to well today, Jamie had no energy at all. We went home and took a protein shake and then played basketball again. Then we ate and played that NBA game again. Then we went to bed and came to school. So yet another good day with her dad.

March 29th, 2011 (Val)- Jamie had a good day at school as usual and after school went to track practice with me. Practice went well but Jamie was exhausted after it and took a nap when she came home. After she woke up, she was back to being a ball of energy. I could barely keep up with her but thankfully my siblings kept her attention for most of the time. Once she calmed down, she kept herself busy with reading or coloring.

March 30th, 2011 (Jimmy)- Today Jamie and I went to school. We had a decent day of school and a solid lift. Then we went to the track meet wacthed it for awhile. Then we went home and had some Grandes pizza. It was real good and Jamie really enjoyed it. After that we watched some movies that were on TV. Jamie can't wait for Saturday, the Final Four starts up. She also can't wait for Friday because it his her dad's birthday. Overall, she had a pretty solid day today.

March 31st, 2011 (Val)- Today Jamie is happy yet sad. She is sad because this is the last day that she'll be with Jimmy and I. She is going away to a basketball camp full of children her age. She is happy to go there and learn new things and meet new people, but she won't be able to see us for a long time. Most of the day was spent packing and saying good-bye. I am happy that she is brave enough to go on her own and am glad that she'll be learning new things.

Jamie was born on March 16th, 2011 in Mrs. Micciche's class, room 317. Jamie was an easy going girl from the start, but knew how to get the job done when needed. Starting from kindergarten she excelled in just about anything from academics to athletics. She never once got below an A in any year of school including college. In her athletic career, whatever team she was on she always started and she was usually the star. Especially basketball, where in her 7th and 8th grade year she started on the 8th grade team and averaged 20 points a game. She also managed to play soccer, tennis, and be a cheerleader while still managing perfect grades. From her freshman year in high school to her senior year in college she was awarded valedictorian for her class. In her sophomore year in high school, she won the talent show for singing, this is when she knew she was a very talented singer. She graduated high school from Riverside and was named valedictorian, athlete of the year for the Times Tribune, and a full scholarship to the University of Connecticut to play basketball. At Connecticut, she majored in Sports Medicine and was the star for the Huskies on the basketball team. Jamie then became a talented skier and was offered a spot on the U.S. olympic team. She declined and became a major star in women's college basketball. Jamie graduated from UCONN as valedictorian yet again and was named National Player of the Year. She was drafted first overall by the Pheonix Mercury in the WNBA draft. She moved into a huge home in Scottsdale, Arizona and soon became married. She had 2 kids and bought a summer home in Florida. Jamie adopted two bulldogs and a labrador. While playing for the Mercury, she won four world championships in her 7 year career and broke many WNBA records. After her WNBA career, she started racing in the Baja 500 and became a motor-cross star. She started taking yoga and became a sky diver. She also started sailing in the summers from her home. Jamie also loved gardening and became a broadcaser at ESPN for the WNBA.
 * Biography-**

Personality: Laid Back yet gets the job done, funny, likeable, and athletic. Dreams: To become a WNBA star and sail around the world. Family: Husband- Jim Two kids- Joey and Diana Three dogs- Mike, Jimmer, and Emily