Hi, my name is Bella and I am a nature and animal lover. I am in the 5th grade and from the time I can remember, I have loved being outdoors. I have a big tree in my backyard where I like to play with friends and even draw, read, and write under the tree. I enjoy hiking, biking, sailing, and tennis. I have a big backyard and live near hiking trails where I enjoy taking long hikes with my family and friends. My two pets, a dog named Flora and a cat named Harry, are like members of my family. I love to take care of them and play with them; they are very special to me. I love walking my dog on the beach and swimming in the ocean during the summer. However, my favorite animal is the alpaca, and I have had many amazing opportunities to care for and love alpacas as my family lives near an alpaca farm. Some of my happiest days were spent caring for the alpacas in the warm summer sunshine.