Report for School

Day before yesterday I had to "Find the facts" for my language arts assignment. I had to pick a story from "Little House on Rocky Ridge," "Socks," or the Bible and answer these questions: What happened, Who was involved, Why did this happen, How did it occur, Where did it happen, When did it happen, and What was the result. I choose a story from the Bible about Jesus feeding over 5,000 people.

Here are the answers to the questions I asked: What happened? Jesus fed over 5,000 with 5 loaves and 2 fish. Who was involved? Jesus, his disciples, the boy who gave his lunch, and over 5,000 people. Why did this happen? The people had come a long way to hear Jesus, and they were very hungry. How did it occur? The disciples started passing out the fish and bread, and there was enough to go around. Where did it happen? On a hill next to the sea of Galilee. When did it happen? During Jesus' time on earth. What was the result? The people ate and were satisfied, and there were 12 baskets left over!

After I had "Found the facts" I was supposed to write a newspaper article. So I did. But I wasn't finished. I had more to do. Yesterday for language arts I had to do a "TV report." I practiced saying it, and then Mom video-taped me. I made a toy microphone to use also. I put the video on my blog so you (meaning my blog readers) could watch it.

Spider Story

I bet you're wondering what the title is all about. I don't have a story about a spider to write about. Spider is the name of a magazine I get every other month or so. So why is the title of this blog entry Spider Story? Well, I'll tell you. At the back of every Spider magazine is a This month for Spider's corner. This part of the magazine tells of a drawing, or poem, or a story that the kids who get Spider magazine can send in, and for this month it's a 150 word story. I had never sent in a drawing, or anything before, so I was really excited when I saw what it was for this month. I asked Mom and Dad the day before yesterday about it, and they said I could send in a story, if I could get it mailed tomorrow, which was yesterday. I bet they didn't think I could do it, but I could. The story is on its way to Illinois right now! The reason I had to get it mailed on the 21st of January was because the story had to get there by the 25th so that they could put their favorites in the May/June Spider magazine. I'm really excited. I absolutely can not wait to get the May/June Spider magazine. It won't be the next magazine because I just got the January magazine. Now I bet you're wondering what my 150 word story was about that I sent in. Well, I'll tell you. I thought I could send in a poem called Follow Your Dreams that I made up. But Mom said that I probably shouldn't send in a poem, because they wanted a story. But I wanted to write a poem anyway, so I wrote a poem about Kenna called My Sister. Maybe you want to read it? I guess you can.

My Sister, by Charis Jacobson.
I have a little sister,
Her name is Kenna.
That's not how she says it,
It sounds like Nenna!

She gets into
All sorts of trouble,
In the bath,
She eats the bubbles.

Here are some
Of the things she's done:
Scribble on the wall,
Run away at the mall.

Every single day,
She has fun,
In every single way,
Under the sun.

We play a game,
She runs and hides,
I come and find her,
When I count to five.

She likes to hop,
like a bunny.
In other ways,
She's very funny.

She's very loud
When she screams.
But she also really likes
Ice cream.

When I tickle her,
She laughs and smiles,
But when she's mad,
She's mad for a while.

When I go away,
She says ggrrr,
And that's really all I have
To say about her.
My little sister.

Like it? Mom really likes it. She says it's a great poem, but I should probably save it for a poetry contest, because they want a story. The story I wrote is about: Kenna scribbles on the wall with a pencil, and a week later, she finds the markers. It is exactly 150 words. Well, I guess I'd better go. Mom wants me to clean up the office. :-( Well, see you next time.

Update

Well I haven't written on my blog for a while. That's because there's been a lot going on. O.K., let's see. I have a lot to write about. First of all, Christmas gifts:
I got a C. ornament for my tree, a game called Kingsburg, (for the whole family,) some Peter Rabbit movies, 4 If I Were a Kid in Ancient... books, (ancient Egypt, ancient China ect.) a new bike helmet, a Colorado puzzle, a gift card to JcPennys, I got new shoes with it :-), a Dorthy doll, a fuzzy purple scarf, a gingerbread ornament kit, a Christmas tree headband, a art kit :-), roller blades, (Mama got them used, but I don't mind,) a grown-up lady's watch, a bear stamp set, and a journal that mama made for me. That's a lot, and I'm happy with all my gifts.

Now, what else did I want to update? Oh yes.

We've started school again. I'm sort of glad. Most of the time I didn't know what to do!

Also mama found a typing program. I'm ahead of my brother's. Mama says that's probably because I play piano, and my fingers are used to moving around on the keys. Now I know how to type all the letters on the computer, plus a few signs.

Guess what! Mama and I went to Hobby Lobby today. I got a little (or not so little) card board mailbox, 2 bags of pom-poms, 20 peel and stick sheets of foam, and 3 plastic masks ready for crafting.

I made a new best friend! Her name is Amberly. I'm going to her house Thursday after P.E. I'm making her a card too, and a whole Origami box of stuff!

Well I said I would write a story on my blog a while ago, and I did not write one, so here it is:

Tobin and the President

Tobin wanted to meet the president. So one day he took a trip. When he got there he discovered that the president was his own brother!
"What are you doing here?" he angrily asked his brother Arden. "Where's Obama? Where's the real president?"
"Well," said Arden. "These people thought I would make a good president, so they kicked Obama out and put me in the white house. And that's all there is to tell." He smiled at Tobin.
"But, but that's impossible!" sputtered Tobin. "You don't even know how to spell president!"
"Yes I do. P-r-e-s-i-d-e-n-t.
"But last time you-but how did you-your spelling has-!" Tobin fainted.When he came to
he was lying on a couch. For some reason it was hard to breath. Then he realized the problem.
"Arden get off! You're sitting on me!"
"I think you mean president Arden. And I'm the president. I can do as I want."
"But I can't breath!"
"I wasn't finished yet. Your ordering me around. I guess you'll just have to go to jail."
Tobin was determined not to go to jail. So he pushed his rear end up in the air, and Arden went flying onto the carpet.
"Ouch said Arden." Tobin punched him in the stomach.
"Oh yeah?" said Arden, and kicked him on the back. The fight was on.
Just then one of the guards came in. He stared in astonishment at them with his mouth
open. Then he came to.
"I'm sorry, but presidents don't fight.You will just have to get out of the white house." he said."Kickers!" 10 strong looking men came into the room, and began kicking them out of the room.
Since Arden wasn't president anymore, the two brothers went to live in Tobin's little pink house in Pennsylvania.
After a few weeks they awoke to find the president sitting at their dinning room table. He said:
"I'm tired of being president. Pack up your stuff and get going. I'm staying here."
Tobin and Arden looked at each other and shrugged.
"I guess it can't hurt to have 2 presidents." Tobin said.
So the two packed up their stuff, and moved to the white house. And that is the tale of how their came to be two presidents in the U.S.A.

Like it? Well I guess that's all. Bey

1 Week 'til Christmas!

1 week 'til Christmas! I'm so excited but I have a lot to catch up on. I finished Kenna's scarf, Uncle Joel and Aunt Sarah's present, Grandma J's present, and Mommy and Daddy's present. But I still need to make Grandma and Grandpa's presents, Uncle Clint, Aunt Ski, Megan and Tabitha's presents and buy light sabers for Tobin and Arden. The boys are going over to Justin's house today, so Mommy said that while they are gone we might be able to go Christmas shopping for them.

I've learned to play quite a few more Christmas songs on the piano. Here are the songs I've learned to play: Good King Wenceslas, Silent Night, Joy To The World, We 3 Kings, Jingle Bells, and I'm still working on O Come All Ye Faithful.

Some of the treats we've made are: Peanut Butter Balls (we finished those), Dipped Ginger Snap Cookies, Chex Mix, and Chocolot Fudge.

I'm excited for Christmas but if I don't finish those Christmas presents we are never going to get them mailed out in time! See you later!

Craft Fair

Mommy signed me up for a craft fair, and when she told me I was very excited, but unfortunately we had forgotten all about it, so we spent all morning and part of the afternoon in the craft room making projects to sell at the craft sale. We had snowman thank you notes so even the littlest kids could write thank yous, post-it note pads, kids note cards, fancy tags to go on presents, paper ornaments, embossed and rub-on decorated gold ornaments, and 24 simple note tags in a cute little treat box to sell. It was so much fun! We had a lot of customers and earned $33.75! I spent $26 to buy a one verse for the Meetto Bible Translation. I have $7.75 left and I know what I'm going to spend $5 on.

At the craft sale there was a booth called Crafts by Alissa. She had hand knit scarves for stuffed animals and people, some jewelry, and bags made out of recycled Capri Sun juice boxes. I bought the lunch box made of recycled juice boxes, but the sewing at the top of the bag was ripped, so Alissa' going to repair it and bring it to Home school skate day, because both of us are going to be there. I'm going to take the money and pay her there. I'm going to put the $2.75 in my money jar. Well, I'm running out of things to say, and I need to vacume the family room carpet, so bye.

P.S. Like the picture I put up? It's my first picture on my blog. :-)

Home again

Well we got home from grandma and grandpa's house what seems like weeks ago! I guess we just got back to our normal life. Here are some of the things I've been doing:tracing ten of my hands on green construction paper, cutting them out, gluing them in a Christmas tree shape on black construction paper, (have not started decorating it yet)! Finished one puzzle, am working on a mouse puzzle now, learning new piano songs every day, reading a lot, doing lots of crafts, finished the Oz show (boo hoo, I want to do it again)! And we now have a slide in the basement. Actually it's just a cardboard box. But when you get on the closed up end and push yourself down the top of the slide goes down turning into a slide and when you plop of at the bottom the top bounces back up turning into a box again. It's so cool! Well I think that's all I have to say. Write again soon!

Birthdays and Grandparents

Mommy's birthday came and went. I was so excited for it. Daddy got a spinny office chair with wheels for her. He asked me, and I said I would. What he asked me was if I would be willing to make a big blue bow to put on her present. Of course I said yes. Why would I say no to a craft?! Anyway...for Mommy's birthday present from me I gave her a water coloring of a turkey. It was all I could do not to tell her! Daddy made her a card. The card was a piece of paper folded in half with a leaf stamp on top and some writing on the inside. Daddy's not much of a card maker. I used a card that I had already made for her. It was a yellow piece of construction paper folded in half(like Daddy's)! On the front of the card it had a piece of paper with a turkey on it. I used Mommy's punches to make the turkey. On the inside it had lot's of word stamps. Mommy loved her presents and cards. Oh yes! I almost forgot to tell you. Mommy's birthday was on November 22.

We are going to go to Grandma and Grandpa Keist's house for Thanksgiving. Well...actually I'm writing this at my Grandparent's house! I'm having fun. I started a cat puzzle, built a dream house out of legos, and met uncle John and aunt Beth. The trip here was not fun. Well except for the fact that Mommy got us activity pads with a marker that revealed the invisible ink. I got headache's, tummyache's, but thankfully I did not get carsick. Usually I do. Well we're here and the car trip's over. That's all that matters. When we were in Ohio Mommy said Grandma had got a craft thing for me. That's all she would tell me. Well, I said I wanted to spend some time with Grandma, but Mommy asked me if I wanted to write on my blog and I said yes, so I had better go do something with her. I had fun writing on my blog. Next time!