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My name is Gabi Petersen. I am 14 years old. My birthday is December 26, 2004. I moved to Utah 2 years ago from Idaho. I go to Centennial Jr High and I’m a 9th grader. I like to play soccer and basketball. My hobbies are hanging out with friends and family, going boating, traveling, shopping, and taking pictures. My best friend is Mylee Merrill you guys should go check out her blog at 23mmerrrill2.

This summer I have done a lot. I went to Guatemala, Idaho, Bear Lake, Girls Camp, Quest, Boating and EFY. I also went to Ariana Grande concert. My parents surprised me the day I got back from EFY. I love her songs and I love her. My sister also got married this summer. It was really fun and I was happy that I was one of her bridesmaids. I loved seeing friends that I haven’t seen for awhile.

This summer I have done a lot. I went to Guatemala, Idaho, Bear Lake, Girls Camp, Quest, Boating and EFY. I also went to Ariana Grande concert. My parents surprised me the day I got back from EFY. I love her songs and I love her. My sister also got married this summer. It was really fun and I was happy that I was one of her bridesmaids. I loved seeing friends that I haven’t seen for awhile.

I have 4 siblings including me and 2 in-laws. My parents names are Jon and Amy. My siblings are name Adam, Elli, and Joshua. My in-laws are name Sydney and Trayson. My brothers and brother in law play’s lacrosse. My sister play’s volleyball and my sister-law sings. She is really good at singing. They go to college at Southern Virginia University. It’s so fun when they come in town because we just spend time with each and do fun things. I love them so much and grateful that they are in my life.

I love going to the Utah Jazz game. My favorite basketball player is Donovan Mitchell. I love to watch him play basketball. I love how he loves to give little kids his autograph and I love how he likes to spend time with his sister and his mom. Basketball is one of my favorite sports to watch. I used to play when I was a little kids and I loved it so much.

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