The Music Program,
On Thursday the Fourth we had our music program.
I was nervous at first because we had to do them three times. It was embarrassing because we had to sing in front of the fourth graders. I was embarrassed because my best friend Jackie is in fourth grade. It was so so embarrassing and fun at the same time.
The last one was singing in front of our parents. We had to wear black pants and white shirts. I had wavy hair because all day I had a braid in.
The End
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The Game
Last night I had my first basketball game. I was really excited at first but when my coach called my name, not any more. I was really frightened and excited at the same time. I had butterflies in my tummy. It didn’t feel good at all. It was really exciting, really really exciting. I never got in but my mom said I did really good. I wanted to go out again, it was so terrific. When the game ended I said, “Oh Man!” It was over so I looked for my friend. She had left so we left.
The End
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Grandpa’s Birthday
Yesterday was my grandpa’s birthday. We celebrated at his house. We played for a little bit and then we watched the Scorpion King. After that we had a delicious dinner. Next came the peanut butter cake. Yum! I enjoyed myself!
(4)
Goodbye Mom
One cloudy day on November 24, 2008 I woke up at 7AM. My dad came into the room, he saw that I was asleep in my comfie bed. I was very warm. Suddenly I heard the door that leads to the garage close. I woke up. I opened my door, ch chiiiinnnnggg. I dashed out and I ran down the stairs, thud, thud. I said in my head, “Don’t leave.” I opened the door, it was Mom leaving. I burst into tears. I was waving my hands left and right, left and right. I finally could get her attention so she stopped her car engine. Her lights on the car turned off. She came out of the car. I said, “Don’t leave mommy.”
“Oh honey, I have to,” said Mommy.
“No you can stay for a little bit,” I said.
So she gave me hugs and kisses. I wiped my tears so I went to get dressed.
My dad said, “Barb, let’s go to school.” I got in the car, zoom zoom, we hit to road to Oxbow Creek.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
More Writing
Halloween
By Barb
I can’t wait until Halloween. This is going to be the best Halloween ever. Tonight will be the best night of my life. We put out our pumpkins, we put on our costumes. It was night. Ghosts came out. Princesses are coming out tonight. Army dudes are coming out. We went outside to go trick or treat. We stayed out for a really long time. We had a sleep over, it was fun. Everyone came. We went out in the dark night. We were going out to go trick or treat. Ghosts came out. Mummies came out. Ghouls were making clanging noises. WHen we got home there was 5 lazy boys sitting on the carpet. One of the guys candy bags got taken. He was sad. Everyone shared their candy with him. Even me and my sister.
The End
(3)
Fifth Birthday
One day I woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed! It was February 14th. It was my birthday. I was turning five. I got dressed, so did the rest of my family. We all clomped down the stairs. We went into the family room. My parents sat down on the sofa. Me and my brother sat on the fire place. My dad filmed me opening my present, I got Legos.
After that my mother made breakfast. She made me a Poptart. She put a candle in it. Them my father said, “Bye, see you tonight!” My mother finally said, Time to go. So I got out my coat, put it on and zipped up my zipper to my chin. ZZZIP. I plopped on my boots, pulled on my hat, plopped on my mittens and jumped out the door.
We hopped into the automobile and we were off. Voom, voom. We got to school. Then we went in and got to work. At the end of school all the class started to sing me happy birthday. When Mrs. Smith, my teacher, saw my car she yelled, Bob, time to go, happy birthday. I ran off to my car. I said, Hi mom, hi Ralph. We hit the road and finally we got home.
When we got home the alarm went off. My mother punched in the code and the alarm went off. We had lunch right after that. I gulped down my food. After lunch my brother took his afternoon snooze. Me and my Mother took out the Legos box. We started to to build houses. My mother made a red house. I made a white house. Then my mother said I have to wake Ralph up. Oh, I said. That is my story and I am sticking with it and that is the way the cookie crumbles.
(13)
Happy Halloween
I wish a Happy Halloween for Maryland Avenue. It all started at Oxbow Creek in 2EE. There are 27 people in our class. When Mr. E. talks, he calls it a blab, well sometimes. Today is October 31st, which is Halloween. Every morning when I walk into the room Mr E says hello. I brought my costume because today is the Halloween party. When I walked in the room everyone was talking about Halloween costumes, what they were going to be for Halloween and stuff. So I did DOL. Mr. E. created the DOL. He did his blab. We did the costume parade so everyone could see our costumes. If you don't believe me look at our pictures. So we started our party. There were seven different choices. We got to have so much candy. First I went to number 1 choice. It was cool. I was having a good time. "OK second graders let's switch groups." Two minutes later, "OK everyone let's switch groups," said Mr. E. It was getting towards the end of the party, finally it was done. I was sad. So some of the people were leaving. We watched some bookflix books. We lined up for art. We are going green.
(12)
Pumpkins
Two days ago we got pumpkins at Sam's club. At first we didn't see the pumpkins. We were just in a hurry I guess. SO we got all the other stuff first and when we got to the place that you check out we asked if they still had some and the lady asked someone else. She told us that they were in a big box. We just past them she told us we could run. We said, OK. I told my mom to slowdown but we were just in a hurry I guess. Then we finally found the pumpkins. We were kind of bummed out because they didn't have a stem. I was out of breath from running. I picked a tall one. My brother picked a short and chubby one. When we got home we ate supper. We couldn't carve the pumpkins yet because we had to wait for my dad to get home. We had to wait for a long time.
Finally my dad got home. He said it's time for dinner. I said we all ready had dinner. I said I want to carve our pumpkins. Now my mom said, go get some newspaper, so me and my brother got some newspapers. I got a stack and my brother got a stack. We put them on the floor. Me and my brother spread them on the kitchen floor. Now we can carve our pumpkins. My mom finally said yes!
Steps for carving pumpkins:
1. Cut off the top of the pumpkin
2. Draw on a piece of paper what you want your pumpkin to look like.
3. Put how you want the face to look like.
4. Cut out the face and you have a jack o' lantern!
(14)
Heelies
One day my Grandma told me I could get heelies. I was excited but my mom had to take me there. When my mom got home then we went to Famous Footwear. Then we went to the Heelies section I felt my feet getting sweaty. First we went to buy me heelies. My mom said take off my shoes. I took my socks and shoes. I was excited my mom put a black one on the right foot. Then she put the blue one on the left foot. My mom asked me which one felt better. I said the black one. We had to go look for some shoes for my sister. We found some shoes for my sister. It had Dora on it. We went to look for my mom's shoes. When we found my mom's shoes we had to wait for her. When my mom was done looking at shoes, we went to the check out counter. My mom put the shoes on the checkout counter. The lady behind the counter said, It costs $10 and 55 cents. Then we went home. I showed my grandma my shoes. Then I learned how to take out the wheels. I thanked my mom over and over again.
The End
(1)
By Barb
I can’t wait until Halloween. This is going to be the best Halloween ever. Tonight will be the best night of my life. We put out our pumpkins, we put on our costumes. It was night. Ghosts came out. Princesses are coming out tonight. Army dudes are coming out. We went outside to go trick or treat. We stayed out for a really long time. We had a sleep over, it was fun. Everyone came. We went out in the dark night. We were going out to go trick or treat. Ghosts came out. Mummies came out. Ghouls were making clanging noises. WHen we got home there was 5 lazy boys sitting on the carpet. One of the guys candy bags got taken. He was sad. Everyone shared their candy with him. Even me and my sister.
The End
(3)
Fifth Birthday
One day I woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed! It was February 14th. It was my birthday. I was turning five. I got dressed, so did the rest of my family. We all clomped down the stairs. We went into the family room. My parents sat down on the sofa. Me and my brother sat on the fire place. My dad filmed me opening my present, I got Legos.
After that my mother made breakfast. She made me a Poptart. She put a candle in it. Them my father said, “Bye, see you tonight!” My mother finally said, Time to go. So I got out my coat, put it on and zipped up my zipper to my chin. ZZZIP. I plopped on my boots, pulled on my hat, plopped on my mittens and jumped out the door.
We hopped into the automobile and we were off. Voom, voom. We got to school. Then we went in and got to work. At the end of school all the class started to sing me happy birthday. When Mrs. Smith, my teacher, saw my car she yelled, Bob, time to go, happy birthday. I ran off to my car. I said, Hi mom, hi Ralph. We hit the road and finally we got home.
When we got home the alarm went off. My mother punched in the code and the alarm went off. We had lunch right after that. I gulped down my food. After lunch my brother took his afternoon snooze. Me and my Mother took out the Legos box. We started to to build houses. My mother made a red house. I made a white house. Then my mother said I have to wake Ralph up. Oh, I said. That is my story and I am sticking with it and that is the way the cookie crumbles.
(13)
Happy Halloween
I wish a Happy Halloween for Maryland Avenue. It all started at Oxbow Creek in 2EE. There are 27 people in our class. When Mr. E. talks, he calls it a blab, well sometimes. Today is October 31st, which is Halloween. Every morning when I walk into the room Mr E says hello. I brought my costume because today is the Halloween party. When I walked in the room everyone was talking about Halloween costumes, what they were going to be for Halloween and stuff. So I did DOL. Mr. E. created the DOL. He did his blab. We did the costume parade so everyone could see our costumes. If you don't believe me look at our pictures. So we started our party. There were seven different choices. We got to have so much candy. First I went to number 1 choice. It was cool. I was having a good time. "OK second graders let's switch groups." Two minutes later, "OK everyone let's switch groups," said Mr. E. It was getting towards the end of the party, finally it was done. I was sad. So some of the people were leaving. We watched some bookflix books. We lined up for art. We are going green.
(12)
Pumpkins
Two days ago we got pumpkins at Sam's club. At first we didn't see the pumpkins. We were just in a hurry I guess. SO we got all the other stuff first and when we got to the place that you check out we asked if they still had some and the lady asked someone else. She told us that they were in a big box. We just past them she told us we could run. We said, OK. I told my mom to slowdown but we were just in a hurry I guess. Then we finally found the pumpkins. We were kind of bummed out because they didn't have a stem. I was out of breath from running. I picked a tall one. My brother picked a short and chubby one. When we got home we ate supper. We couldn't carve the pumpkins yet because we had to wait for my dad to get home. We had to wait for a long time.
Finally my dad got home. He said it's time for dinner. I said we all ready had dinner. I said I want to carve our pumpkins. Now my mom said, go get some newspaper, so me and my brother got some newspapers. I got a stack and my brother got a stack. We put them on the floor. Me and my brother spread them on the kitchen floor. Now we can carve our pumpkins. My mom finally said yes!
Steps for carving pumpkins:
1. Cut off the top of the pumpkin
2. Draw on a piece of paper what you want your pumpkin to look like.
3. Put how you want the face to look like.
4. Cut out the face and you have a jack o' lantern!
(14)
Heelies
One day my Grandma told me I could get heelies. I was excited but my mom had to take me there. When my mom got home then we went to Famous Footwear. Then we went to the Heelies section I felt my feet getting sweaty. First we went to buy me heelies. My mom said take off my shoes. I took my socks and shoes. I was excited my mom put a black one on the right foot. Then she put the blue one on the left foot. My mom asked me which one felt better. I said the black one. We had to go look for some shoes for my sister. We found some shoes for my sister. It had Dora on it. We went to look for my mom's shoes. When we found my mom's shoes we had to wait for her. When my mom was done looking at shoes, we went to the check out counter. My mom put the shoes on the checkout counter. The lady behind the counter said, It costs $10 and 55 cents. Then we went home. I showed my grandma my shoes. Then I learned how to take out the wheels. I thanked my mom over and over again.
The End
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Saturday, November 29, 2008
Dad
My dad passed away on Thanksgiving. Thank you for all of your kind thoughts. The funeral is on Tuesday and I will be in class on Monday.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Supply List
We have been talking about the trip. We have also been talking about ways to raise money for the journey. Here are some of the things we will need to bring: Clothes, sun glasses, flash lights, lights, Advil, tools first aide kit, i pod, pillow, tent, sleeping bag, sunscreen, toothbrush, toothpaste, deck of cards, cell phone, camera, GPS, a lighter and a stove. What else should we bring!?
Monday, November 10, 2008
More Writing
Horses
Boy oh boy do I love horseback riding! If you love horses you better tune in partner because we are going for a ride. I went to my cousin’s house. We got the tack out. We got Dakota out of the pen and tied her up to the post. I got her tack and we put it on her. I helped put the tack on Dakota.
We went for a long ride. When we got back they said I could stay over night if it was Ok with my mom and dad.
“Hooray!”
Kelly said that mom and dad would think about it and call when they decided. A few minutes later the phone rang. It was mom and dad.
“Yippee.”
They said I could stay. I was so excited that night I slept on Kelly’s bed with Anna, me and Kelly. I slept in the middle.
The next morning, Auntie Karen made waffles for breakfast. After that I got dressed. Kelly took us home on the four wheeler. When I think of that day I can’t wait to do it again.
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Sunday School
In Sunday School I made a quilt. We had to draw things that we were thankful for. I did birds, rainbows, sun, clouds, and flowers of course. My teachers really liked it. When I was working. I smelled popcorn. We got to have some because we were going to watch a movie. When I looked at it, it smelled so good and delicious. When I felt it, it was very buttery. When I think of that day of Sunday School it makes me wonder if there is popcorn in heaven.
(16)
Happy Halloween
When we went trick or treating, first we ate dinner, second we took pictures with our costumes on. One of the pictures my brother was pretending to eat my sisters head. I was a jaguar, my brother was a werewolf, my sister was a frog. We took a few pictures of just me.
Then when we went to go trick or treating first our whole neighborhood met at best friend Abby’s house. When we all got to Abby’s house we took some pictures of all of us. After we took the pictures Abby’s mom gave out cookies. After that we went to the first house with there outside lights on. After that we continued all around the block. It was exciting.
The End
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The Trip to Margoritaville
I went to Margoritaville. It was cool. There was a haunted house. I was scared. There was a fake dead guy that had a razor blade in his head. Then we went on. We saw some dead heads on the ceiling. I had my dinner.
The End
(7)
Going to the Dentist
On Wednesday my brother and I had to go to the dentist. To get our teeth cleaned.
I was not excited about it. My mom was with me and Hadley was too.
When the person that cleans your teeth came in, I felt better because she looked nice. After she was...
done, she gave me a sticker that said what time I could eat. It said 4:40. I got a piece of gum too. It was bubble gum flavor. I was hungry when I got home. I had a great time because Hadley was with me the whole time.
(14)
I went Camping
I went camping on summer vacation. I saw pretty flowers, it was excellent. I had lots of fun. I slept in a tent. We slept there the whole night. I slept in a tent. I had 90 days off of school.
(4)
Horse Back Riding
One day my mom told me I was going horse back riding. I was nervous and excited.
Then my mom said, “Are you ready?”
I said, “Yes.”
Then we got in the car. We got there. We got out of the car. I got the picnic. I gave it to my mom. Then we went to the check in place. I got my horse. Then my mom helped me on the horse. I was excited.
We went around two times. We were done. We ate our picnic. We went home.
Hi, my name is Barb. My favorite food is pizza. My favorite color is red. I have one sister. I’m in second grade. I am in 2EE. Good Bye.
(1)
The Day I could not Think of Anything to Write
One day I was sitting in my chair. I could not think of anything to write. I felt my desk. I smelled the perfume of the classroom. I saw all the people. I heard Mr. E. yapping. I saw flickering things in my mind. I think it was weird. I thought it was comforting. That happens to me at night. I have those flickering things. I like doing that. Mr. E. kept talking. I think that is annoying, just joking around. That is why I wrote this book.
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The Water Park
One day I went to Grand Rios. I had to wait for my friends. It felt like a long time. We played in the game room. I got a lot of tickets. Then we went up stairs to have pizza and cake. Then we had presents. I got a Barbie. After I finished opening my presents I went to the pool. Then Dylan’ dad asked me if I wanted to go down the tube slide. I wanted to go down but I said no thank you. We played there for three hours. Then my friends had to go home. I took Ella home. When we got to Ella’s house my mom talked to Ella’s mom. Ella and I played. Then my mom said time to go home. I said good bye Ella.
(1)
Me and Mom and Barb were at home when the phone rang. It was uncle Dave. Dad and Brent were in the hospital. We packed up as fast as we could. When we were on the road I realized I forgot blanky. Mom said, Grandma had lots. When we got there we asked which room Leroy Hookinan and Brent Hookinan were in. They told us where to go. We ran down the hall to the room. We ran in the door. We saw Dad. We asked where Brent was, they said he was outside. Dad was very stupid.
(2)
Boy oh boy do I love horseback riding! If you love horses you better tune in partner because we are going for a ride. I went to my cousin’s house. We got the tack out. We got Dakota out of the pen and tied her up to the post. I got her tack and we put it on her. I helped put the tack on Dakota.
We went for a long ride. When we got back they said I could stay over night if it was Ok with my mom and dad.
“Hooray!”
Kelly said that mom and dad would think about it and call when they decided. A few minutes later the phone rang. It was mom and dad.
“Yippee.”
They said I could stay. I was so excited that night I slept on Kelly’s bed with Anna, me and Kelly. I slept in the middle.
The next morning, Auntie Karen made waffles for breakfast. After that I got dressed. Kelly took us home on the four wheeler. When I think of that day I can’t wait to do it again.
(2)
Sunday School
In Sunday School I made a quilt. We had to draw things that we were thankful for. I did birds, rainbows, sun, clouds, and flowers of course. My teachers really liked it. When I was working. I smelled popcorn. We got to have some because we were going to watch a movie. When I looked at it, it smelled so good and delicious. When I felt it, it was very buttery. When I think of that day of Sunday School it makes me wonder if there is popcorn in heaven.
(16)
Happy Halloween
When we went trick or treating, first we ate dinner, second we took pictures with our costumes on. One of the pictures my brother was pretending to eat my sisters head. I was a jaguar, my brother was a werewolf, my sister was a frog. We took a few pictures of just me.
Then when we went to go trick or treating first our whole neighborhood met at best friend Abby’s house. When we all got to Abby’s house we took some pictures of all of us. After we took the pictures Abby’s mom gave out cookies. After that we went to the first house with there outside lights on. After that we continued all around the block. It was exciting.
The End
(8)
The Trip to Margoritaville
I went to Margoritaville. It was cool. There was a haunted house. I was scared. There was a fake dead guy that had a razor blade in his head. Then we went on. We saw some dead heads on the ceiling. I had my dinner.
The End
(7)
Going to the Dentist
On Wednesday my brother and I had to go to the dentist. To get our teeth cleaned.
I was not excited about it. My mom was with me and Hadley was too.
When the person that cleans your teeth came in, I felt better because she looked nice. After she was...
done, she gave me a sticker that said what time I could eat. It said 4:40. I got a piece of gum too. It was bubble gum flavor. I was hungry when I got home. I had a great time because Hadley was with me the whole time.
(14)
I went Camping
I went camping on summer vacation. I saw pretty flowers, it was excellent. I had lots of fun. I slept in a tent. We slept there the whole night. I slept in a tent. I had 90 days off of school.
(4)
Horse Back Riding
One day my mom told me I was going horse back riding. I was nervous and excited.
Then my mom said, “Are you ready?”
I said, “Yes.”
Then we got in the car. We got there. We got out of the car. I got the picnic. I gave it to my mom. Then we went to the check in place. I got my horse. Then my mom helped me on the horse. I was excited.
We went around two times. We were done. We ate our picnic. We went home.
Hi, my name is Barb. My favorite food is pizza. My favorite color is red. I have one sister. I’m in second grade. I am in 2EE. Good Bye.
(1)
The Day I could not Think of Anything to Write
One day I was sitting in my chair. I could not think of anything to write. I felt my desk. I smelled the perfume of the classroom. I saw all the people. I heard Mr. E. yapping. I saw flickering things in my mind. I think it was weird. I thought it was comforting. That happens to me at night. I have those flickering things. I like doing that. Mr. E. kept talking. I think that is annoying, just joking around. That is why I wrote this book.
(13)
The Water Park
One day I went to Grand Rios. I had to wait for my friends. It felt like a long time. We played in the game room. I got a lot of tickets. Then we went up stairs to have pizza and cake. Then we had presents. I got a Barbie. After I finished opening my presents I went to the pool. Then Dylan’ dad asked me if I wanted to go down the tube slide. I wanted to go down but I said no thank you. We played there for three hours. Then my friends had to go home. I took Ella home. When we got to Ella’s house my mom talked to Ella’s mom. Ella and I played. Then my mom said time to go home. I said good bye Ella.
(1)
Me and Mom and Barb were at home when the phone rang. It was uncle Dave. Dad and Brent were in the hospital. We packed up as fast as we could. When we were on the road I realized I forgot blanky. Mom said, Grandma had lots. When we got there we asked which room Leroy Hookinan and Brent Hookinan were in. They told us where to go. We ran down the hall to the room. We ran in the door. We saw Dad. We asked where Brent was, they said he was outside. Dad was very stupid.
(2)
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
More Writing
Kelley Farm
Going on the bus
When I got to school we talked a little bit. Then we went outside to the bus. I liked it very much. The went “beep beep!” It was very loud. THen we got on the bus. I sat with my friends.
Then Ella and Emma were listening to Mr. E’s stories. I listened too. Emma moved because she wanted to listen better. After that I told Ella a story. She liked it very much. Then we were at Kelley farm. I said, “We are at Kelley Farm.”
At Kelley Farm
I was very excited! First we plowed. That was fun. Then we went to a garden and doug for potatoes. Next we went to tat barn and saw some animals. Then we went in the house and made crackers and pickles and last we had lunch.
All about Barb
Barb is 7 years old. She is in second grade.
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To Hutchinson We Go
One day me, my mom, Isaac, my grandma and my grandpa piled in the truck and hit the road for Hutchinson. It took 2 hours to get there but that did not bother me because I was talking to my grandpa although I was excited. Then we past the Hutchinson sign and I am like we’re there! So we drove for a little bit then we were at my great grandpa’s farm. Did I mention we were going to his farm? First we unlocked every door, then we opened one door and took out the simplicity machine and road it.
We drove it through the fields of flowers and prairie grass. Then we came back on got some wood for a bon fire. I was content whittling. My mom came over to film me. I love whittling. Then my grandma and mom said, do you want to see Lydia who is 100 and Alma who is 90? I said no I said no thanks, so me and grandpa and Isaac played cops and robbers in the calf pen.
Then my mom and grandma came driving up the dirt road. Then we went to the cabin. Then we went on the simplicity machine. My grandma and I were talking because we were the only ones on the simplicity machine. She showed me the grassy paths. There were waist seat belts but we did not wear them. They were not that important.
Then my grandma made a target for me so I could see how good I was with a BB gun. I GOT FIVE BULLS EYES!!! I needed adult super vision. My brother did it. He definitely needed super vision but grandpa had to help him.
Then we ate dinner. Then we all went to the washroom and piled up in the car but first Grandpa locked everything up. Then we hit the road.
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One day I woke up and it was a Saturday. I wasn’t happy but then I played with my friend Jack. It was fun. Then he came to my house. Then it was fun. It was football, we played football too. It was at my house. Then we went in the garage. We got something to eat. Then we asked our sisters if they wanted to play freeze tag. It was fun. Then it was 10:00. We went to bed.
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Getting Ready for Horse Back Riding
June 6, 2008 In Colorado: Chapter One
Once in Colorado in a small little cabin there was me, my mom, my dad, and my sister Barb. Barb is in seventh grade. My mom is 41 and my dad is 46. My family was getting ready for horseback riding. My mom said to me and my sister, “Please put sun screen on.”
“Why?”
“Because you do not want your hands to be sunburned.”
“Yea, I suppose.”
“Me too,” said Barb.
“I want to go now,” I whined.
“Only at 1:00.”
“OK, fine.”
“OK guys, time to go.”
“Where?”
“Horse back riding.”
“Yippie Skippy!”
Chapter 2: HIt the Road
Then we got to the car. My dad put the car in reverse. (That means backing up the car.) Then we hit the road.
“Weeeeee!!!!” I whispered.
“We are there,” said Mom.
We got on the horses. I was very scared. Then my dad got the biggest horse there. Then the lady that works there told up the rules. “OK, let’s go.”
I thought it was fun until we first got on. It was one hour. I felt tired. Then we finally turned back around. We got back to the farm. It was time to go. “OK, let’s go,” said Mom.
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Happy Halloween
Chapter One Costume On
I walked to my bedroom to get my aviator jacket on. Then I walked out to the garage to get my pumpkin. My pumpkin is my candy bag.
Chapter Two: “Trick or Treat”
First I went to my neighbors house. It is his birthday. Then we went to the other people on our block. When we were done we went to a few other blocks. When we got back to our block my mom went home and me and my dad went to a few more houses. Then we went home.
Chapter Three: How Much
I went in to count my candy. I saw 2 one foot 3 Musketeer bars! Woo! Hoo!!
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Going on the bus
When I got to school we talked a little bit. Then we went outside to the bus. I liked it very much. The went “beep beep!” It was very loud. THen we got on the bus. I sat with my friends.
Then Ella and Emma were listening to Mr. E’s stories. I listened too. Emma moved because she wanted to listen better. After that I told Ella a story. She liked it very much. Then we were at Kelley farm. I said, “We are at Kelley Farm.”
At Kelley Farm
I was very excited! First we plowed. That was fun. Then we went to a garden and doug for potatoes. Next we went to tat barn and saw some animals. Then we went in the house and made crackers and pickles and last we had lunch.
All about Barb
Barb is 7 years old. She is in second grade.
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To Hutchinson We Go
One day me, my mom, Isaac, my grandma and my grandpa piled in the truck and hit the road for Hutchinson. It took 2 hours to get there but that did not bother me because I was talking to my grandpa although I was excited. Then we past the Hutchinson sign and I am like we’re there! So we drove for a little bit then we were at my great grandpa’s farm. Did I mention we were going to his farm? First we unlocked every door, then we opened one door and took out the simplicity machine and road it.
We drove it through the fields of flowers and prairie grass. Then we came back on got some wood for a bon fire. I was content whittling. My mom came over to film me. I love whittling. Then my grandma and mom said, do you want to see Lydia who is 100 and Alma who is 90? I said no I said no thanks, so me and grandpa and Isaac played cops and robbers in the calf pen.
Then my mom and grandma came driving up the dirt road. Then we went to the cabin. Then we went on the simplicity machine. My grandma and I were talking because we were the only ones on the simplicity machine. She showed me the grassy paths. There were waist seat belts but we did not wear them. They were not that important.
Then my grandma made a target for me so I could see how good I was with a BB gun. I GOT FIVE BULLS EYES!!! I needed adult super vision. My brother did it. He definitely needed super vision but grandpa had to help him.
Then we ate dinner. Then we all went to the washroom and piled up in the car but first Grandpa locked everything up. Then we hit the road.
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One day I woke up and it was a Saturday. I wasn’t happy but then I played with my friend Jack. It was fun. Then he came to my house. Then it was fun. It was football, we played football too. It was at my house. Then we went in the garage. We got something to eat. Then we asked our sisters if they wanted to play freeze tag. It was fun. Then it was 10:00. We went to bed.
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Getting Ready for Horse Back Riding
June 6, 2008 In Colorado: Chapter One
Once in Colorado in a small little cabin there was me, my mom, my dad, and my sister Barb. Barb is in seventh grade. My mom is 41 and my dad is 46. My family was getting ready for horseback riding. My mom said to me and my sister, “Please put sun screen on.”
“Why?”
“Because you do not want your hands to be sunburned.”
“Yea, I suppose.”
“Me too,” said Barb.
“I want to go now,” I whined.
“Only at 1:00.”
“OK, fine.”
“OK guys, time to go.”
“Where?”
“Horse back riding.”
“Yippie Skippy!”
Chapter 2: HIt the Road
Then we got to the car. My dad put the car in reverse. (That means backing up the car.) Then we hit the road.
“Weeeeee!!!!” I whispered.
“We are there,” said Mom.
We got on the horses. I was very scared. Then my dad got the biggest horse there. Then the lady that works there told up the rules. “OK, let’s go.”
I thought it was fun until we first got on. It was one hour. I felt tired. Then we finally turned back around. We got back to the farm. It was time to go. “OK, let’s go,” said Mom.
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Happy Halloween
Chapter One Costume On
I walked to my bedroom to get my aviator jacket on. Then I walked out to the garage to get my pumpkin. My pumpkin is my candy bag.
Chapter Two: “Trick or Treat”
First I went to my neighbors house. It is his birthday. Then we went to the other people on our block. When we were done we went to a few other blocks. When we got back to our block my mom went home and me and my dad went to a few more houses. Then we went home.
Chapter Three: How Much
I went in to count my candy. I saw 2 one foot 3 Musketeer bars! Woo! Hoo!!
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
More Writing
Chapter One
I went to Ohio. My grandma live there. It is a farm and it has two animals. They are a donkey and a horse. The horse’s name is Thunder and the donkey’s name is Cricket. Cricket likes to follow me. It was so annoying. Cricket was attracted to me.
Chapter Two
Then I went to the gate to get out then I had lunch. I made a sandwich and spicy Goldfish. They were HOT! My brother tried them. He said it was hot.
Chapter 3
THen we went outside. We played baseball. My grandma was on a team with Sam, and I was on my grandpa’s. We won 6 to 11. I got a home run. My grandpa was happy.
Chapter 4
Then I went inside. I played air hockey. I was in first place. My grandpa was in second place and my brother was in third place and my grandma was in last place. It was fun. Then I got a snack. I got a pudding. It was good.
Chapter 5
Then I got a bucket of candy. I got a lolly pop and a candy cane. I got 13 candy canes and 13 lolly pops. They were good. I said, Thank you Grandma and Grandpa, I will like these.
Chapter 6
After I ate 1 of each I was done. I was full too. Then I went outside. I played tag with my brother and Grandpa and Grandma too.
The End
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Go Osseo
In September me and my friend Shelby were cheerleaders. On a Tuesday we cheered for Osseo Oriole's soccer and I had to go to an early religion class. I went to the wrong religion class and my stayed because I wanted her to. I started to cry.
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Getting Ears Pierced
On Saturday I went to get ears pierced. When I got in the store I almost cried. The lady told me what was going to happen. First she cleaned my ears with a cotton ball. Then she said, “Now I am going to take this ear gun and...
pierce your ears. Now it might hurt so squeeze your grandma’s hands.”
Now ready set go, ching ching! We are done! She said, You were great! Choose a sticker! I chose one that said, “Just got my ears pierced!” I got flowers. After that I got two headbands! One was polka dotted and the other one was flowers! It was excellent!
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I went to Ohio. My grandma live there. It is a farm and it has two animals. They are a donkey and a horse. The horse’s name is Thunder and the donkey’s name is Cricket. Cricket likes to follow me. It was so annoying. Cricket was attracted to me.
Chapter Two
Then I went to the gate to get out then I had lunch. I made a sandwich and spicy Goldfish. They were HOT! My brother tried them. He said it was hot.
Chapter 3
THen we went outside. We played baseball. My grandma was on a team with Sam, and I was on my grandpa’s. We won 6 to 11. I got a home run. My grandpa was happy.
Chapter 4
Then I went inside. I played air hockey. I was in first place. My grandpa was in second place and my brother was in third place and my grandma was in last place. It was fun. Then I got a snack. I got a pudding. It was good.
Chapter 5
Then I got a bucket of candy. I got a lolly pop and a candy cane. I got 13 candy canes and 13 lolly pops. They were good. I said, Thank you Grandma and Grandpa, I will like these.
Chapter 6
After I ate 1 of each I was done. I was full too. Then I went outside. I played tag with my brother and Grandpa and Grandma too.
The End
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Go Osseo
In September me and my friend Shelby were cheerleaders. On a Tuesday we cheered for Osseo Oriole's soccer and I had to go to an early religion class. I went to the wrong religion class and my stayed because I wanted her to. I started to cry.
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Getting Ears Pierced
On Saturday I went to get ears pierced. When I got in the store I almost cried. The lady told me what was going to happen. First she cleaned my ears with a cotton ball. Then she said, “Now I am going to take this ear gun and...
pierce your ears. Now it might hurt so squeeze your grandma’s hands.”
Now ready set go, ching ching! We are done! She said, You were great! Choose a sticker! I chose one that said, “Just got my ears pierced!” I got flowers. After that I got two headbands! One was polka dotted and the other one was flowers! It was excellent!
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Monday, November 3, 2008
Writing From Mexico
Today we started our vacation. We flew from home to Dallas and from Dallas to Cancun, Mexico. When we got there it was warm and sunny. It was great!
Last night there was a huge storm but this morning was warm and sunny again. We spent the whole day swimming in the pool. I swam with my friends Allie, Ben and Cole
Last night we ate at Wallens Boots. I sat on a mechanical bull. Today we spent most of the day swimming. Tonight we are going into town to shop and eat.
Today it was sunny and warm again. We spent the whole day in the pool and in the ocean. My dad would throw me and my friends into the water. It was fun. Tonight we are eating at Los Gallos.
Today we went to Xel-Ha to snorkel and cliff jump. We floated in tubes. We took a picture with two parrots and one toucan. When we were snorkeling we saw two giant stingrays! Tonight we’re going to a fiesta.
Last night it was raining when it was morning it was still raining. All day I played in the indoor pool. I had fun then I went to a slumber party. It was fun.
Today it rained all day again. Half of our group left today so the rest of us swam in the indoor pool, went shopping and then we went to dinner. We saw a starfish of the dock. It was so cool!
Then I went to the airport. The vacation was over.
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Last night there was a huge storm but this morning was warm and sunny again. We spent the whole day swimming in the pool. I swam with my friends Allie, Ben and Cole
Last night we ate at Wallens Boots. I sat on a mechanical bull. Today we spent most of the day swimming. Tonight we are going into town to shop and eat.
Today it was sunny and warm again. We spent the whole day in the pool and in the ocean. My dad would throw me and my friends into the water. It was fun. Tonight we are eating at Los Gallos.
Today we went to Xel-Ha to snorkel and cliff jump. We floated in tubes. We took a picture with two parrots and one toucan. When we were snorkeling we saw two giant stingrays! Tonight we’re going to a fiesta.
Last night it was raining when it was morning it was still raining. All day I played in the indoor pool. I had fun then I went to a slumber party. It was fun.
Today it rained all day again. Half of our group left today so the rest of us swam in the indoor pool, went shopping and then we went to dinner. We saw a starfish of the dock. It was so cool!
Then I went to the airport. The vacation was over.
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Friday, October 24, 2008
Writing
Stories From Bob
When I was riding my Grandpa Steve's speed boat it was fun. I was scared that I was going to fall off the boat.
I went to the Twins game. It was fun. The Twins won. It was fun. When I went home it was bed time. . I was tired when I get home I was sleeping.
I saw a mother deer and a baby deer when I was on a bus. I was so excited. It was so cool. I saw their eyes. It was so cool.
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The Football Book and Me
On Sunday I went to church my cousin was there I went to her house afterwards. It was fun we played and we played the first thing we did we played house and we pretended that she was a gymnastics teacher and I was a cheerleader teacher. It was fun.
Then her dad and her brother had to go to Jared's football game. A while after that after that we went to his game. I had never been to one of his games. When we got a sucker it tasted like candy. It took a while to finish but it was still good. My cousin’s friend was fun. We played house under the bleachers. It was fun.
At the end of the game my dad came to pick me up. I said thanks.
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One day we were going to my cousin’s house. We had to go to Illinois. It took 8 hours. I was really excited. Finally we got there it was a long time. I was excited. We went inside. I went upstairs. I got upstairs. I said hi to my cousin Griffin.
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Bobbie Batista by Bobbie Batista
2000- Me Born
I was born at the hospital in St. Paul. It was clear that my mane would be Baily or Bobbie. And they liked Bobbie the best. They liked Bobbie because the Olympics took place in Bobbie, Australia. It said on the newspaper. If you don’t believe me ask my mom.
2001- Florida Fun
This was my first Disney World Trip. My mom said I was going to meet Spongebob Squarepants. I did, but I thought he was REAL. Mom didn’t tell me he was a guy in a suit. She thought it would wreck the fun.
2002- Suzie, Kally
Suzie and Kally are 2 of my best friends. They are my first friends too. I met Kally first and she introduced me to Suzie. So Kally actually knew Suzie BEFORE me. Now all 3 of us know each other. In fact, Suzie is actually in my second grade class.
2003- Photo Shoots are Sometimes Fun
One year after Kally, Suzie and I were best friends, my mom took photo shoots. My mom loved taking photographs and she turned out to be a photographer.
2004- Shala’s World
My other best friend is Shala, is now my best friend. Kally, Suzie and I were still too. When I met Shala, she was so cute. Right now she has curly hair. But when she was a baby she looked like Nick Jonas from the Jonas Brothers. I just saying her hair looked like Nick’s hair. Shala doesn’t have diabetes or something.
2005- Drum Master
I got a Kiddy Drum set at my family birthday party, turning 5. I had a lot of fun with my drum set. It was my biggest present. I had no idea how my grandma and grandpa could fit that present in the car! It was my most wackiest present of my whole like yet!
2006- Pretty Wedding
I was six year old my uncle finally found the perfect woman to marry. Her name is Yuri. She is also JAPANESE!!! I like her a lot. She asked me to be the flower girl in the wedding and I did!!!! I was the flower girl with my favorite cousin, Allison.
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Playing Outside-
Me and Alli, Kate, Emily, Elison, Stella, Samantha, Jenn were playing dogs, it was fun. They are my friends. They are nice to me. So I was the dog, some of my other friends were dogs too. We pretended that I was a wild dog. Stella said, “How about we have the olympics.” I said, “Ok, that would be fun.”
Then I saw Jenn and Stella fighting and they kept fighting until Stella left. We were sad. Then Jenn left! I said, “Stop! Don’t go!” Jenn did not say anything. Now what am I going to do?! Then I had to walk alone. But then I found Emily to walk with.
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Walmart Fun
Me and my mom went to Walmart with my dad. After Walmart me and my dad went home.
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Ticket
Chapter 1- Get Ready!
One sluggy morning I woke up and walked up the stairs. Then I ate breakfast. Time to get ready for school.
Chapter Two- Late!!!
I went down stairs to get my backpack. Then I put The Secret of Bunratty Castle in my backpack. Then my homework because I was kinda late because my brother had preschool and when my brother has preschool my mom brings him to school first.
Chapter Three- New Plan
My mom said, “Paul you take Bob to school.” Dad said, “OK.” I said, “Yeah!! Now I won’t be late for school!”
Chapter Four: Ticket
On the way to school I saw my mom got pulled over. A cop car was right by her. When I got home I found out she was speeding. I also found out that she got a warning. Phewww!
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My Neighbor’s Birthday
I went to my neighbors birthday party. The first thing we played is hide and go seek. We hid in the closet. Where did we hide? We hid in the closet. Then we hid in the bathroom. Then it was time to go home. When I got home ate a treat.
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The Sanabell Island Book
I went to Sanabell. We had to ride ina plane. It took a while. I almost stayed up all night. I thought the lights were small when we were going up. My ears were popping. I got gum that my grandma gave me.
When we got there it was night so we unpacked. We brushed out teeth, got on our jamies and went to bed.
The next day we went to the beach and we found a lot of shells. It was fun. We went swimming and it was fun.
After that we went to our place that we stayed. We went to see my grandma and grandpa and her sister I think.
When I saw her I said to myself, I have never seen her before. She let us have some of her shells. She was nice. After that we played some tennis. It was fun.
I played against my mom. My sister played against my dad. We had to trade off because we have five people in my family and there are only four spaces on a tennis court. So Riley had to sit out.
After a long day it was finally time for bed. I was tired from the long day. I couldn’t sleep at first but after a while I fell asleep. The next morning it was the day to leave. I didn’t want to go but we did.
The End
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When I was riding my Grandpa Steve's speed boat it was fun. I was scared that I was going to fall off the boat.
I went to the Twins game. It was fun. The Twins won. It was fun. When I went home it was bed time. . I was tired when I get home I was sleeping.
I saw a mother deer and a baby deer when I was on a bus. I was so excited. It was so cool. I saw their eyes. It was so cool.
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The Football Book and Me
On Sunday I went to church my cousin was there I went to her house afterwards. It was fun we played and we played the first thing we did we played house and we pretended that she was a gymnastics teacher and I was a cheerleader teacher. It was fun.
Then her dad and her brother had to go to Jared's football game. A while after that after that we went to his game. I had never been to one of his games. When we got a sucker it tasted like candy. It took a while to finish but it was still good. My cousin’s friend was fun. We played house under the bleachers. It was fun.
At the end of the game my dad came to pick me up. I said thanks.
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One day we were going to my cousin’s house. We had to go to Illinois. It took 8 hours. I was really excited. Finally we got there it was a long time. I was excited. We went inside. I went upstairs. I got upstairs. I said hi to my cousin Griffin.
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Bobbie Batista by Bobbie Batista
2000- Me Born
I was born at the hospital in St. Paul. It was clear that my mane would be Baily or Bobbie. And they liked Bobbie the best. They liked Bobbie because the Olympics took place in Bobbie, Australia. It said on the newspaper. If you don’t believe me ask my mom.
2001- Florida Fun
This was my first Disney World Trip. My mom said I was going to meet Spongebob Squarepants. I did, but I thought he was REAL. Mom didn’t tell me he was a guy in a suit. She thought it would wreck the fun.
2002- Suzie, Kally
Suzie and Kally are 2 of my best friends. They are my first friends too. I met Kally first and she introduced me to Suzie. So Kally actually knew Suzie BEFORE me. Now all 3 of us know each other. In fact, Suzie is actually in my second grade class.
2003- Photo Shoots are Sometimes Fun
One year after Kally, Suzie and I were best friends, my mom took photo shoots. My mom loved taking photographs and she turned out to be a photographer.
2004- Shala’s World
My other best friend is Shala, is now my best friend. Kally, Suzie and I were still too. When I met Shala, she was so cute. Right now she has curly hair. But when she was a baby she looked like Nick Jonas from the Jonas Brothers. I just saying her hair looked like Nick’s hair. Shala doesn’t have diabetes or something.
2005- Drum Master
I got a Kiddy Drum set at my family birthday party, turning 5. I had a lot of fun with my drum set. It was my biggest present. I had no idea how my grandma and grandpa could fit that present in the car! It was my most wackiest present of my whole like yet!
2006- Pretty Wedding
I was six year old my uncle finally found the perfect woman to marry. Her name is Yuri. She is also JAPANESE!!! I like her a lot. She asked me to be the flower girl in the wedding and I did!!!! I was the flower girl with my favorite cousin, Allison.
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Playing Outside-
Me and Alli, Kate, Emily, Elison, Stella, Samantha, Jenn were playing dogs, it was fun. They are my friends. They are nice to me. So I was the dog, some of my other friends were dogs too. We pretended that I was a wild dog. Stella said, “How about we have the olympics.” I said, “Ok, that would be fun.”
Then I saw Jenn and Stella fighting and they kept fighting until Stella left. We were sad. Then Jenn left! I said, “Stop! Don’t go!” Jenn did not say anything. Now what am I going to do?! Then I had to walk alone. But then I found Emily to walk with.
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Walmart Fun
Me and my mom went to Walmart with my dad. After Walmart me and my dad went home.
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Ticket
Chapter 1- Get Ready!
One sluggy morning I woke up and walked up the stairs. Then I ate breakfast. Time to get ready for school.
Chapter Two- Late!!!
I went down stairs to get my backpack. Then I put The Secret of Bunratty Castle in my backpack. Then my homework because I was kinda late because my brother had preschool and when my brother has preschool my mom brings him to school first.
Chapter Three- New Plan
My mom said, “Paul you take Bob to school.” Dad said, “OK.” I said, “Yeah!! Now I won’t be late for school!”
Chapter Four: Ticket
On the way to school I saw my mom got pulled over. A cop car was right by her. When I got home I found out she was speeding. I also found out that she got a warning. Phewww!
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My Neighbor’s Birthday
I went to my neighbors birthday party. The first thing we played is hide and go seek. We hid in the closet. Where did we hide? We hid in the closet. Then we hid in the bathroom. Then it was time to go home. When I got home ate a treat.
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The Sanabell Island Book
I went to Sanabell. We had to ride ina plane. It took a while. I almost stayed up all night. I thought the lights were small when we were going up. My ears were popping. I got gum that my grandma gave me.
When we got there it was night so we unpacked. We brushed out teeth, got on our jamies and went to bed.
The next day we went to the beach and we found a lot of shells. It was fun. We went swimming and it was fun.
After that we went to our place that we stayed. We went to see my grandma and grandpa and her sister I think.
When I saw her I said to myself, I have never seen her before. She let us have some of her shells. She was nice. After that we played some tennis. It was fun.
I played against my mom. My sister played against my dad. We had to trade off because we have five people in my family and there are only four spaces on a tennis court. So Riley had to sit out.
After a long day it was finally time for bed. I was tired from the long day. I couldn’t sleep at first but after a while I fell asleep. The next morning it was the day to leave. I didn’t want to go but we did.
The End
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Writing
Stories From Bob
When I was riding my Grandpa Steves speed boat it was fun. I was scared that I was going to fall off the boat.
I went to the Twins game. It was fun. The Twins won. It was fun. When I went home it was bed time. . I was tired when I get home I was sleeping.
I saw a mother deer and a baby deer when I was on a bus. I was so excited. It was so cool. I saw their eyes. It was so cool.
When I was riding my Grandpa Steves speed boat it was fun. I was scared that I was going to fall off the boat.
I went to the Twins game. It was fun. The Twins won. It was fun. When I went home it was bed time. . I was tired when I get home I was sleeping.
I saw a mother deer and a baby deer when I was on a bus. I was so excited. It was so cool. I saw their eyes. It was so cool.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Writing
My Journey to Fort Snelling
One day me and my mom drove to Fort Snelling. First we went to the one roomed school house and sat down to hear 15 minutes of the lesson. If you were a kid back then you would not have a desk.
Then we journeyed to the long houses. The long houses were 10 by 10 and you had to share with another family. Here is what they had; two bunk beds. The bunks were 3.5 by 10 and there was one fire place, cubboard, 1 table with three chairs, 1 mattress, in case you had many children, 4 chests to store clothes and a bucket of water.
Then we went watch the soldiers march and shoot off muskets. I got to march along. It was so fun! It took so long to load a fun but you only got one shot.
Then we went to Colonel Snelling’s house. He said if you are staying a while there’s an extra room up stairs. Then we went upstairs. My mom took a picture.
Then we went to the hospital. The doc told us about how medals were so differed and crutches too. I also got a picture by the can or the toilet.
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Water Park
One June it was Betty’s birthday. We were driving with her friends to a water park. We were laughing the whole way. It was a long drive. Everybody in my family came to.
When we got there was all scrambled out of the van. We checked in at the front desk. We said, “ Hello, we have registered for a birthday party. “ They said, “Here is your room key, you may go.”
We walked up the stairs to our room. I gasped. It was beautiful. I couldn’t believe my eyes. There were 3 rooms in there. We got our swim suits on. Mom put a room key in her pocket. We ran to the elevator and pushed the button. The doors closed. We started going down. It felt weird. Finally it stopped and the doors opened. We ran to the pool.
Mom unlocked the door. We walked fast to the table and set our towels down and jumped in the pool all at the same time. There was an enormous splash. We were the only ones there. It was fun. I was scared to go in the wave pool. Dad convinced me to go. It was fun then I thought. Dad stayed by me.
When we were done we went back to the room and got our pajamas on and went to bed. I slept until 10 in the morning. When I got up mom had all the clothes packed. I ate breakfast. We hit the road. It seemed to take forever, finally we were home.
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My Grandpa’s Farm
On Saturday I went to my grandpas farm. My cousins were there. My cousins told us that Grandpa’s dog died because a garbage truck ran over the dog. Me and Ray were fighting that my grandpa does want a dog or does not want a dog..
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The First Time I Went to Disney World
Chapter One- Packing Up
Me and my mom were going to Disney World. It was my first time going there. At that time I didn’t like change, but I packed up anyway. My mom thought I would like it, but I am going anyway. Sometimes you have to live with change.
Chapter 2 – Getting on the Plane
Finally we got on the plane. I was terrified. It went up and down, slanted and side to side. I cried for 20 minutes.
Chapter 3- We're Here
Finally we got to Florida. We got a hotel. I looked out the window. We were high! “I’m dizzy,” I said. It felt just like on the plane. I decided to just move on with the trip.
Chapter 4- Exploring
Then we explored Florida. I didn’t like any of the placed because I had never been there before. Then we went to the same place as the first one we went to. I liked it because it was my second time in that place. The place was called the Enchanted Castle. We got to meet the princesses. That was wonderful.
Chapter 5- What a Trip
Then it was time to go home. I wasn’t excited. I wanted to stay, but I knew that soon we would be back in our home sweet home. Then we got on the plane. Then we stopped at the airport. We drove home. Our dad was very happy to see us a lot. I did too. The End
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One day me and my mom drove to Fort Snelling. First we went to the one roomed school house and sat down to hear 15 minutes of the lesson. If you were a kid back then you would not have a desk.
Then we journeyed to the long houses. The long houses were 10 by 10 and you had to share with another family. Here is what they had; two bunk beds. The bunks were 3.5 by 10 and there was one fire place, cubboard, 1 table with three chairs, 1 mattress, in case you had many children, 4 chests to store clothes and a bucket of water.
Then we went watch the soldiers march and shoot off muskets. I got to march along. It was so fun! It took so long to load a fun but you only got one shot.
Then we went to Colonel Snelling’s house. He said if you are staying a while there’s an extra room up stairs. Then we went upstairs. My mom took a picture.
Then we went to the hospital. The doc told us about how medals were so differed and crutches too. I also got a picture by the can or the toilet.
(13)
Water Park
One June it was Betty’s birthday. We were driving with her friends to a water park. We were laughing the whole way. It was a long drive. Everybody in my family came to.
When we got there was all scrambled out of the van. We checked in at the front desk. We said, “ Hello, we have registered for a birthday party. “ They said, “Here is your room key, you may go.”
We walked up the stairs to our room. I gasped. It was beautiful. I couldn’t believe my eyes. There were 3 rooms in there. We got our swim suits on. Mom put a room key in her pocket. We ran to the elevator and pushed the button. The doors closed. We started going down. It felt weird. Finally it stopped and the doors opened. We ran to the pool.
Mom unlocked the door. We walked fast to the table and set our towels down and jumped in the pool all at the same time. There was an enormous splash. We were the only ones there. It was fun. I was scared to go in the wave pool. Dad convinced me to go. It was fun then I thought. Dad stayed by me.
When we were done we went back to the room and got our pajamas on and went to bed. I slept until 10 in the morning. When I got up mom had all the clothes packed. I ate breakfast. We hit the road. It seemed to take forever, finally we were home.
(2)
My Grandpa’s Farm
On Saturday I went to my grandpas farm. My cousins were there. My cousins told us that Grandpa’s dog died because a garbage truck ran over the dog. Me and Ray were fighting that my grandpa does want a dog or does not want a dog..
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The First Time I Went to Disney World
Chapter One- Packing Up
Me and my mom were going to Disney World. It was my first time going there. At that time I didn’t like change, but I packed up anyway. My mom thought I would like it, but I am going anyway. Sometimes you have to live with change.
Chapter 2 – Getting on the Plane
Finally we got on the plane. I was terrified. It went up and down, slanted and side to side. I cried for 20 minutes.
Chapter 3- We're Here
Finally we got to Florida. We got a hotel. I looked out the window. We were high! “I’m dizzy,” I said. It felt just like on the plane. I decided to just move on with the trip.
Chapter 4- Exploring
Then we explored Florida. I didn’t like any of the placed because I had never been there before. Then we went to the same place as the first one we went to. I liked it because it was my second time in that place. The place was called the Enchanted Castle. We got to meet the princesses. That was wonderful.
Chapter 5- What a Trip
Then it was time to go home. I wasn’t excited. I wanted to stay, but I knew that soon we would be back in our home sweet home. Then we got on the plane. Then we stopped at the airport. We drove home. Our dad was very happy to see us a lot. I did too. The End
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Writing
Nothing
I had to be a clown. It was embarrassing. When I was done I went on a ride. It was fun. I went on the twister. It was fun.
I went to get someone to stop the ride on purpose but then I hurried to get a treat.
Then I got a wonderful treat. It was sweet. It was called spicy sprigged. It was spicy. My brother thought it was too spicy. It was!
I ate all of, it was good.
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I had to be a clown. It was embarrassing. When I was done I went on a ride. It was fun. I went on the twister. It was fun.
I went to get someone to stop the ride on purpose but then I hurried to get a treat.
Then I got a wonderful treat. It was sweet. It was called spicy sprigged. It was spicy. My brother thought it was too spicy. It was!
I ate all of, it was good.
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Monday, October 13, 2008
More Writing
White Water Rafting
We had to drive for two hours in a van. When it was 1 hour I was sleeping, then I woke up.
Then we had to stop for gas. It took two minutes.
Then we hit the road.
“We are there,” said my dad. I was excited.
Then we sailed off and floated away.
Then we were hitting our first current. I was scared.
I shouted, “That was fun!” I was thinking, let’s do that again.
I shouted “Yea, another current.” I clapped.
Then we hit the current. I was smiling. It made me want to shout “yea!”
I was like “whoa.” I said “That was so fun. I want to do that again,” As we floated away.
Then we hit an even bigger current. I almost fell out.
Then we came to land, I was upset, then I asked my mom, “Is this the end?”
“No,” said mom.
Then we sailed off again. I was so excited.
I asked my dad, “Are there any more currents?”
My dad said, “Yes, way more.”
Then when it was 2 minutes. I asked my dad “Are we almost done?”
“Yes, just two more minutes.”
“We are done. That was awesome,” I said.
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We had to drive for two hours in a van. When it was 1 hour I was sleeping, then I woke up.
Then we had to stop for gas. It took two minutes.
Then we hit the road.
“We are there,” said my dad. I was excited.
Then we sailed off and floated away.
Then we were hitting our first current. I was scared.
I shouted, “That was fun!” I was thinking, let’s do that again.
I shouted “Yea, another current.” I clapped.
Then we hit the current. I was smiling. It made me want to shout “yea!”
I was like “whoa.” I said “That was so fun. I want to do that again,” As we floated away.
Then we hit an even bigger current. I almost fell out.
Then we came to land, I was upset, then I asked my mom, “Is this the end?”
“No,” said mom.
Then we sailed off again. I was so excited.
I asked my dad, “Are there any more currents?”
My dad said, “Yes, way more.”
Then when it was 2 minutes. I asked my dad “Are we almost done?”
“Yes, just two more minutes.”
“We are done. That was awesome,” I said.
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Thursday, October 9, 2008
Writing
A few weeks ago. Me and my family went to Walmart to buy us an electric scooter. We went home and opened it and built it. Jake rode it, then it was my turn. My dad said it was time to put it away and charge it.
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The Mystery Teacher
Dedication to Mr. E.
A few days ago at dismissal me and Avery stepped down the stairs, then where did we walk...?
To the West Wing of course. Then we walked to...
Mr. Brown's room. We peeked inside. We didn't see Mr. Brown so we just walked around noticing things then we left. All of a sudden we saw Mr. Brown walk around the corner. I said, "Hi Mr. Brown." He said, "Oh, Hi Bob." Then we walked out of the school to find our parents.
The End
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One day Mr. E was hanging the apples and he messed up on the apples and he said, "Bob David!" I said that is my middle name too. Then Mr. E. said when is your birthday. I said April 20th. Mr. E. said mine is on April 17th.
The End
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The Mystery Teacher
Dedication to Mr. E.
A few days ago at dismissal me and Avery stepped down the stairs, then where did we walk...?
To the West Wing of course. Then we walked to...
Mr. Brown's room. We peeked inside. We didn't see Mr. Brown so we just walked around noticing things then we left. All of a sudden we saw Mr. Brown walk around the corner. I said, "Hi Mr. Brown." He said, "Oh, Hi Bob." Then we walked out of the school to find our parents.
The End
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One day Mr. E was hanging the apples and he messed up on the apples and he said, "Bob David!" I said that is my middle name too. Then Mr. E. said when is your birthday. I said April 20th. Mr. E. said mine is on April 17th.
The End
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
We started training
We started our training today for our trip. We took our own pulse and then we exercised hard to see if it would go up and it did. I also shared the idea that we could really do this someday together, years down the road. The kids seemed to like that idea!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
Jumping in the Ocean
We made it!! What a journey! Thanks to all who helped, it was quite an adventure. We learned a lot about our country and how to get along. We hope you have enjoyed following the trip! Thanks again, 2EE
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Miami, FL
What a great wrap up! It was the perfect review! We talked about sports teams, transportation, economy, the Civil War, endangered animals, natural disasters, natural harbors, the maritime effect, city nicknames and so much more! Awesome!!
Miami is a major city in southeastern Florida, in the United States. It is the county seat of Miami-Dade County. Miami is a global city with an estimated population of 404,048. It is the largest city within the South Florida metropolitan area, which is the largest metropolitan area in the Southeastern United States with 5.5 million people. Miami and its surrounding cities make up the fifth largest urban area in the United States. As of 2005, the United Nations estimates that the Miami Urban Agglomeration is the fourth largest in the United States, and the 44th largest in the world.
Miami’s importance as an international financial and cultural center has elevated Miami to the status of world city. Because of Miami’s cultural and linguistic ties to North, South, and Central America, as well as the Caribbean, Miami is many times referred to as “The Gateway of the Americas”. Florida’s large Spanish-speaking population and strong economic ties to Latin America also make Miami and the surrounding region an important financial center of the Hispanic world.
Miami is also home to one of the largest, most influential ports in the United States, the Port of Miami. The port is often called the “Cruise Capital of the World” and the “Cargo Gateway of the Americas”. It has retained its status as the number one cruise/passenger port in the world for well over a decade accommodating the largest cruise ships and the major cruise lines.
Orlando, FL
You will want to read all about Walt Disney! What an amazing story!! Wild. Welcome to the city that made Florida!
The city of Orlando is a major city in central Florida, USA and is the county seat of Orange County, Florida. A 2006 U.S. Census population estimate gave the metro Orlando area a population of 1,984,855 residents. It is also the principal city of Greater Orlando. The Orlando-Kissimmee MSA is Florida's third-largest metropolitan area, behind Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach and Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater. Orlando is also home to the University of Central Florida, which is the second largest university in Florida in student enrollment and has the 6th largest enrollment in the nation.
The city is well known for the many tourist attractions in the area, in particular the nearby Walt Disney World Resort, which is located in Lake Buena Vista about 20 miles (32 km) south of Orlando city limits via Interstate 4. Other notable area attractions include SeaWorld and Universal Orlando Resort. The region sees an estimated 52 million tourists a year. Orlando has the second largest number of hotel rooms in the country (after Las Vegas, Nevada), and is one of the busiest American cities for conferences and conventions with the Orange County Convention Center, the country's second largest in square footage. It is also known for its wide array of golf courses, with numerous courses available for any level of golfer. Despite being several miles away from the main tourist attractions, Downtown Orlando is undergoing major redevelopment with a number of residential and commercial towers.
Atlanta, GA
Went to the Brave's game tonight and it is a wild one! It is in the tenth now after the Braves scored 5 in the bottom of the ninth to force the game into extra innings! WOW! What a night to be at the ball park!
We went to the Atlanta Aquarium, we learned more about Martin Luther King Jr. and we learned about Habitat for Humanity! We loved the peanuts and peaches too!
Atlanta is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia, as well as the the core city of the ninth most populous metropolitan area in the United States. It is the county seat of Fulton County, although a small portion of the city extends into DeKalb County. As of July 2006, the city of Atlanta had a population of 486,411 and a metropolitan population of 5,138,223. Residents of the city are known as Atlantans.
Atlanta has in recent years undergone a transition from a city of regional commerce to a city of international influence. Between 2000 and 2006, the Atlanta metropolitan area grew 20.5%, making it the fastest growing metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is often considered a poster child for cities worldwide experiencing rapid growth and urban sprawl.
During the Civil Rights Movement, Atlanta claimed to stand apart from southern cities that supported segregation, touting itself as "The City Too Busy to Hate." That characterization was sharply disputed by many Atlanta blacks, particularly student activists at Atlanta's black colleges and universities who from 1960 to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 waged a determined effort to desegregate public facilities through nonviolent direct action such as sit-ins and marches. Eventually, the city's progressive civil rights record and existing population of blacks made it increasingly popular as a relocation destination for black Americans. Blacks soon became the dominant social and political force in the city, though today some measure of demographic diversification has taken place. Along with St. Louis and Los Angeles, Atlanta is one of three cities in the United States to have hosted the Summer Olympic Games.
Raleigh, NC
We saw a sidewalk artist today. It was awesome!!
Raleigh is the capital of the State of North Carolina and the county seat of Wake County, USA. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. The city has a population of approximately 374,320, making it the second most populous in North Carolina, after Charlotte. Raleigh is the 15th fastest growing city in the United States and according to City of Raleigh Planning Department's Growth Management Division, Raleigh is the 49th-largest city in the United States.
Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill make up the three primary cities of the Research Triangle metropolitan region. The regional name originated after the 1959 creation of the Research Triangle Park, located midway between the cities of Raleigh and Durham. The Research Triangle region encompasses the U.S. Census Bureau's Combined Statistical Area of Raleigh-Durham-Cary. The estimated population of the Raleigh-Durham-Cary CSA was 1,565,223 as of July 1, 2006, with the Raleigh-Cary Metropolitan Statistical Area portion estimated at 994,551 residents.
During the 1970s and 1980s the I-440 beltline was constructed, easing traffic congestion and providing access to most major roads throughout the city. The first Raleigh Convention Center and Fayetteville Street Mall were both opened in 1977. Fayetteville Street was turned into a pedestrian-only street in hopes it would spur business growth, but the plan was flawed and business declined.
In 1991 the two largest skyscrapers in Raleigh were completed, First Union Capital Center and Two Hanover Plaza. In addition, the Walnut Creek Amphitheatre opened and First Night Raleigh, an annual New Year's Eve celebration, was first celebrated. Two years later, the city suffered a major drought that resulted in Falls Lake, the primary source of water for Raleigh, to reach its all-time low. In 1996, the Olympic Torch spent the night in Raleigh while on its way to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia and was welcomed with a large celebration. That same year, Hurricane Fran struck the area, causing massive flooding and structural damage. The RBC Center arena opened in 1999 and is now home to the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes and NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team.
Richmond, VA
City of history and heroes!! Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and Maggie L. Walker! There is an inspirational story around every corner!! What a lot of fun!!
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. Like all Virginia municipalities incorporated as cities, it is an independent city and not part of any county (Richmond County is unrelated, and located more than 53 miles (85 km) away in the northeast region of the state). Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond area. Surrounded by Henrico and Chesterfield Counties, the city is located at the intersections of Interstate 95 and Interstate 64 in central Virginia. As of 2006, the city's estimated population is 192,913, with a metropolitan area population of 1.2 million, making the Richmond Metropolitan Area the third largest metropolitan area in Virginia after Washington-Baltimore and Hampton Roads.
The site of Richmond, at the fall line of the James River in the Piedmont region of Virginia, was briefly settled by English settlers from Jamestown in 1607, near the site of a significant native settlement. The present city of Richmond was founded in 1737. It became the capital of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia in 1780. During the Revolutionary War period, several notable events occurred in the city, including Patrick Henry's, "Give me liberty or give me death," speech in 1775 at St. John's Church, and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1779; the latter of which was written by Thomas Jefferson in the city. During the American Civil War, Richmond served as the capital of the Confederate States of America, and many important civil war landmarks remain in the city today, including the Virginia State Capitol and the White House of the Confederacy, among others.
Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States. It is coterminous with the District of Columbia (abbreviated as "D.C."). The city and the district are located on the banks of the Potomac River and bordered by the Commonwealth of Virginia (to the southwest) and the State of Maryland (to the northwest, northeast and southeast). The city was planned and developed in the late 18th century to serve as the permanent national capital; the federal district was formed to keep the national capital distinct from the states.
The city was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. The district's name, "Columbia", is an early poetic name for the United States and a reference to Christopher Columbus, an early explorer of the Americas. The city is commonly referred to as Washington, The District, or simply D.C. In the 19th century, it was called the Federal City or Washington City. Its population is about 588,292. The Washington Metropolitan Area is the eighth-largest in the United States with more than five million residents, and the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area has a population exceeding eight million. If Washington, D.C., were a state, it would rank last in area (behind Rhode Island), second to last in population (ahead of Wyoming), first in population density, and 35th in gross state product.
The centers of all three branches of the U.S. government are located in the District. Also situated in the city are the headquarters for the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Organization of American States, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other national and international institutions, including trade unions and professional associations. Washington is a frequent location for political demonstrations and protests, large and small, particularly on the National Mall. A center of American history and culture, Washington is a popular destination for tourists, the site of numerous national landmarks and monuments, the world's largest museum complex (the Smithsonian Institution), galleries, universities, cathedrals, performing arts centers and institutions, and native music scenes. The District also includes substantial areas of surprisingly wild natural habitat, particularly along the Potomac and Anacostia rivers, as well as most parts of Rock Creek Park and Theodore Roosevelt Island (located in the Potomac River).
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the sixth most populous city in the United States and seventh most densely populated city in the U.S. It is the county seat of Philadelphia County. It is colloquially referred to as "the City of Brotherly Love", Modern Greek: "brotherly love" from philos "love" and adelphos "brother". Residents often informally call the city "Philly." The city is recognized as a strong candidate global city with strong evidence of world city formation.
In 2005, the population of the city proper was estimated to be over 1.4 million, while the Delaware Valley metropolitan area, with a population of 5.8 million, was the fifth-largest in the United States and the 45 largest city in the world. A commercial, educational, and cultural center, the city was once the second-largest in the British Empire, (after London) and the social and geographical center of the original 13 American colonies. During the 18th century, it eclipsed New York City in political and social importance, with Benjamin Franklin taking a large role in Philadelphia's early rise to prominence. It was in this city that some of the ideas, and subsequent actions, gave birth to the American Revolution and American independence, making Philadelphia a centerpiece of early American history. It was the most populous city of the young United States and served as the the nation's first capital in the 1790s.
New York, NY
New York City is the most populous city in the United States, with its metropolitan area ranking among the largest urban areas in the world. It has been the largest city in the United States since 1790. For more than a century, it has been one of the world's major centers of commerce and finance. New York City is rated as an alpha world city for its global influences in media, politics, education, entertainment, arts and fashion. The city is also a major center for foreign affairs, hosting the headquarters of the United Nations.
New York City comprises five boroughs, each of which is coextensive with a county: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. With over 8.2 million residents within an area of 322 square miles, New York City is the most densely populated major city in the United States.
Many of the city's neighborhoods and landmarks are known around the world. The Statue of Liberty greeted millions of immigrants as they came to America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, at Ellis Island, a small part of which lies within the city. Wall Street, in Lower Manhattan, has been a dominant global financial center since World War II and is home to the New York Stock Exchange. The city has been home to several of the tallest buildings in the world, including the Empire State Building and the twin towers of the World Trade Center, which were destroyed in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
New York is the birthplace of many American cultural movements, including the Harlem Renaissance in literature and visual art, abstract expressionism (also known as the New York School) in painting, and hip hop, punk, salsa, and Tin Pan Alley in music. In 2005, nearly 170 languages were spoken in the city and 36% of its population was born outside the United States. With its 24-hour subway and constant bustling of traffic and people, New York is known as "The City That Never Sleeps;" it was first linked with "Gotham" by Washington Irving in 1807.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Boston, MA
We went on the Ghost Walking Tour today. It was very fun. What a town and what a history! We went down to Cape Code and saw the Atlantic in full swing too!
Boston, located in Suffolk County, is the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is considered the economic and cultural center of the entire New England region. The city, which had an estimated population of 596,763 in 2006, lies at the center of the Cambridge–Boston-Quincy metropolitan area—the 11th-largest metropolitan area (5th largest CSA) in the U.S., with a population of 4.4 million. Residents of Boston are referred to as Bostonians.
In 1630, Puritan colonists from England founded the city on the Shawmut Peninsula. During the late eighteenth century Boston was the location of several major events during the American Revolution, including the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Several early battles of the American Revolution, such as the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston, occurred within the city and surrounding areas. After American independence was attained Boston became a major shipping port and manufacturing center, and its rich history now attracts 16.3 million visitors annually. The city was the site of several firsts, including America's first public school, Boston Latin School (1635), and first college, Harvard College (1636), in neighboring Cambridge. Boston was also home to the first subway system in the United States.
Through land reclamation and municipal annexation, Boston has expanded beyond the peninsula. With many colleges and universities within the city and surrounding area, Boston is a center of higher education[9] and a center for health care. The city's economy is also based on research, finance, and technology — principally biotechnology. Boston has been experiencing gentrification and has one of the highest costs of living in the United States.
It is Spring Break for us, see ya in a week for more adventures!
Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, is an American city in western New York. It lies at the eastern end of Lake Erie and the southern head of the Niagara River.
As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 292,648. Buffalo is the state's second-largest city after New York City and is the county seat of Erie County.
Buffalo is the economic and cultural center of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area, an area with a population of 1.2 million people. Buffalo is the largest city of both the Buffalo Niagara Region and of Western New York.
Cleveland, OH
We talked about Great Lakes shipping and iron ore. We discovered why the iron ore was shipped to the Southern Great Lakes. We smelted ore, taking a solid to a liquid and back to a solid again. Very fun discussion. We bonked too, and tried Cliff Bars.
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles (100 km) west of the Pennsylvania border. It was founded in 1796 near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, and became a manufacturing center owing to its location at the head of numerous canals and railroad lines. With the decline of heavy manufacturing, Cleveland's businesses have diversified into the service economy, including the financial services, insurance, and healthcare sectors. Cleveland is also noted for its association with rock music; the city is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Detroit, MI
We learned a lot today. We learned about Motown and how Henry Ford changed the world. We also learned that working on an assembly line for 5 minutes but that 5 years could be another story.
Detroit (French: meaning "at the strait") is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Wayne County. Detroit is a major port city on the Detroit River, in the Midwest region of the United States. Located north of Windsor, Ontario Detroit is a geographical oddity as the only U.S. city that looks south to Canada. It was founded in 1701 by the Frenchman Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac.
It is known as the world's traditional automotive center — "Detroit" is a center for the American automobile industry — and an important source of popular music, legacies celebrated by the city's two familiar nicknames, Motor City and Motown
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 197,800. The Grand Rapids–Wyoming Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 774,084, while the Combined Statistical Area of Grand Rapids–Muskegon–Holland had a population of 1,320,487 as of the 2006 census estimate. It is the county seat of Kent County, Michigan6. It is the second largest city in the state and the principal city in West Michigan.
During the second half of the 19th century, the city became a major lumbering center and the premier furniture manufacturing city of the United States. For this reason it was nicknamed "Furniture City". After an international exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876, Grand Rapids became recognized worldwide as a leader in the production of fine furniture. National home furnishing markets were held in Grand Rapids for about 75 years, concluding in the 1960s. Today, Grand Rapids is considered a world leader in the production of office furniture.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Indianapolis, IN
We went to the Brick Yard and it was cool!
Indianapolis is the capital city of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. The 2000 Census counted the city's population at 781,870. It is Indiana's most populous city and is the 13th largest city in the U.S., the third largest city in the Midwest, and the second most populous Capital in the U.S., behind Phoenix, Arizona.
Although Indianapolis sits in the Rust Belt, like many larger Rust Belt cities it has diversified its economic base to not rely solely on manufacturing. A large part of this diversification also involves the hosting of events, especially sporting events. The labels of The Amateur Sports Capital of the World, and The Racing Capital of the World, have both been applied to Indianapolis. The city has hosted the 1987 Pan American Games, both Men's and Women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments, the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, the United States Grand Prix (2000-2007), and is perhaps most famous for the annual Indianapolis 500. The attendance at both the Indianapolis 500 and the Allstate 400 makes them the two largest single day sporting events in the world, with well over 250,000 fans in attendance at each. Indianapolis has the second most monuments inside city limits, behind only Washington D.C.[citation needed]. There have also been two United States Navy vessels named after Indianapolis, including the famous USS Indianapolis (CA-35) which suffered the worst single at-sea loss of life in the history of the U.S. Navy.
Louisville, KY
We saw the biggest baseball bat in the world today!! It was awesome. We also went to Louisville University and went out to Valhalla Golf Club, future site of the Ryder Cup!
Louisville is Kentucky's largest city. It is ranked as either the 17th or 27th largest city in the United States depending on how the population is calculated. The settlement that became the City of Louisville was founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark and is named after King Louis XVI of France. Louisville is famous as the home of "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports": the Kentucky Derby, the widely watched first race of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
Louisville has been the site of many important innovations through history. Notable residents have included inventor Thomas Edison, the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, boxing legend Muhammad Ali, newscaster Diane Sawyer, writer Hunter S. Thompson, and actor Tom Cruise. Notable events occurring in the city include the first public viewing place of Edison's light bulb, the first library open to African Americans in the South, and medical advances including the first human hand transplant, the first self-contained artificial heart transplant, and the development site of the first cervical cancer vaccine.
Nashville, TN
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is the second most populous city in the state after Memphis, although its Metropolitan Statistical Area population exceeds that of Memphis. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. Nashville is a major hub for the health care, music, publishing, banking and transportation industries.
It was the advent of the Grand Ole Opry in 1925, combined with an already thriving publishing industry, that positioned it to become "Music City USA". In 1963, Nashville consolidated its government with Davidson County and thus became the first major city in the United States to form a metropolitan government. Since the 1970s, the city has experienced tremendous growth, particularly during the economic boom of the 1990s under the leadership of Mayor (now-Tennessee Governor) Phil Bredesen, who made urban renewal a priority, and fostered the construction or renovation of several city landmarks, including the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Nashville Public Library downtown, the Sommet Center, and LP Field.
Montgomery, AL
Montgomery has an amazing history! From the Civil Rights Movement to the Wright Brothers this city is a place of change and innovation!! We went to the zoo too! And that nice cold lemonade tasted great in the 73 degree weather!
Montgomery is the capital and second most populous city of the U.S. state of Alabama and the county seat of Montgomery County. Montgomery is notable for its historic involvement during the Civil War, for being the first capital of the Confederacy, and for being a primary site in the Civil Rights Movement, including the famous Montgomery Bus Boycott.
During the Civil War, Montgomery was left virtually physically undamaged, thanks in part to the Confederate capital having been moved to Richmond, Virginia, early on in the war, in an effort to keep the war in the north. Alabama's infrastructure was, however, damaged with much the rest of the South. Once the railways had been rebuilt, the city moved its focus toward industrial growth in textiles and agriculture. On March 19, 1910, Montgomery became the winter home of the Wright brothers' Wright Flying School. The men frequented Montgomery and founded several airfields, one of which developed into the Maxwell-Gunter AFB after the Wrights began working with the government to produce planes for military use. Montgomery flourished in the years leading up to the Great Depression, having experienced steady population growth. WWII revitalized the city after the Depression, but the city continued to weather some economic hardships. During this time, however, there were some noticeable highlights: for example, Montgomery became the first city in the world to install electric street cars. Montgomery, Alabama, was a central location in the American Civil Rights Movement.
Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. gained national attention for civil rights issues during his tenure (1954 to 1960) as pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, two blocks from the State Capitol Building. A civil rights memorial has been erected near the still-active church. On December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks became a civil rights heroine in the city by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man. The reaction to this arrest led to the 382-day Montgomery Bus Boycott, which forced the city to desegregate its transit system on December 21, 1956. In 1965, Dr. King's nationally publicized march for justice was conducted from Selma, to Montgomery.
Mobile, AL
Mobile is the third most populous city in the U.S. state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. The population within the city limits was 198,915 as of the 2000 census.
The earliest origins of Mobile began with a Muskhogean Native American people in the fortified Mississippian town of Mauvila, also spelled Maubila, which Hernando de Soto's Spanish expedition destroyed in 1540. This earlier town is believed to have been further north than is the current city, but the later Mobilian tribe that the French colonists found in the area of Mobile Bay is theorized by scholars to have been descended from this earlier group of people. It is from this latter tribe that Mobile gained its name. The city began as the first capital of colonial French Louisiana in 1702, and during its first 100 years, Mobile was a colony for France, then Britain, and lastly Spain. Mobile first became a part of the United States of America in 1813, left the United States with Alabama in 1861 to become a part of the Confederate States of America, and then back to the United States in 1865.
Located at the junction of the Mobile River and Mobile Bay on the northern Gulf of Mexico, the city is the only seaport in Alabama. The Port of Mobile has always played a key role in the economic health of the city beginning with the city as a key trading center between the French and Native Americans down to its current role as the 11th largest port in the United States.
As one of the Gulf Coast's cultural centers, Mobile houses several art museums, a symphony orchestra, a professional opera, a professional ballet company, and a large concentration of historic architecture. Mobile is known for having the oldest organized Carnival/Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States.
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