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Memoir by Kelsey Mack Ê The car door slams, and I hear Grandma's voice echo through the hall: "My favorite grandkids are here!"ÊBoth Cody and I drop our overnight bag and race to give her the first hug.ÊWe follow the smell of semi-burnt pecans and sugar to discover the freshly-baked cookies.ÊMom picks up the left behind luggage, and greets us inside where she finds the two of us happily munching on freshly-baked freezer cookies.ÊThe taste of vanilla, pecans, and sugar rolls over my tongue. Mom gives Code and me one final kiss, and then leaves for a much-needed night on the town.ÊImmediately we are off exploring Grandma's house, and our favorite hide-out. Scratchy wool carpet rips my knees as I crawl through a tunnel of darkness.Ê My eyes dart around, trying to focus on anything, but there is nothing to be found.ÊOnly deep steady breathing echoes through the tunnels, and with each breath, cold damp air penetrates my lungs.ÊThe musty smell of mold and cookies lingers in the air.ÊI continue crawling.ÊMy brother flicks on the light and suddenly I am blinded, patting the ground to find my way.ÊWe creep to the secret room.Ê Relaxed at last in our secret dress-up area, we disguise ourselves. My brother Cody dresses himself to be a clown-fisherman-werewolf, and I dress myself to be a princess-bride-business woman.ÊWe crawl out, but not without taking one last whiff of the moldy room. It is quite damp in Seattle, so it is only right for a little water to get into our dress up room, the attic, penetrating the carpet and wood.ÊMaybe that is why it smells like mold, or maybe it is from the leftover half-eaten sandwich from our last expedition.ÊEither way: not a pleasant idea.Ê We once again present ourselves to the eagerly-awaiting grandparents.ÊLaughter fills the peaceful room at the sight of our chosen outfits.ÊWe quickly run back inside giggling, and change into another outrageous outfit.ÊCody decides that might be fun to wear a girl outfit, so I willingly give him the princess-bride-business clothes and grab a pair of heels for myself.ÊWe leave with our outfits, and once again present ourselves.ÊNo matter what, I always look forward to the annual visit to Grandma's house.ÊA whiff of fresh cookies, or a moldy-moss smell brings my memory whirling back to my beloved Grandparents home. For your new words each week click: Honors World Literature VOCABULARY During your MDHS reading class this year, choose some books from the 9th-10th Grade Reading List . To see pieces written by this class, Click here To see pieces written by this class in 2004-2005, Click here To see pieces written by this class in 2003-2004, Click here To see pieces written by this class in 2002-2003, Click here To see pieces written by this class in 2000-2001, Click here Click on the icon at right to access Editors' Links and directions for email editing:

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