Sorry I haven't updated in a while.I've been really busy with homeschool stuff and chores.It's raining outside so I thought today was a good day to update ya'll.

Here are some picture that i've taken this summer of some butterflies that have been hanging around our house.

Here are some pictues of my dog Victor

He is spoiled rotten. 

Yesterday evening my brother and I were going to get a webkinz at the mall. On our way we came to a railroad crossing. The railroad crossing bars were down. This means to stop, a train is coming. We got to watch the Yadkin Valley Train. It backed up across the tracks to pick up some rail cars. When it connected there was a loud boom. Once it was connected the train went forward a little ways, then went in reverse. It was exciting to watch.

http://www.gulfandohio.com/railroads_northcarolina_yvrr.htm

photographer unknown 

When I was younger my family went to Tweetsie Railroad in Boone, NC. I got to ride the train. I was young, so it was scary. As you ride the train you watch cowboys and indians fight.

http://www.tweetsie.com/

photographer unknown

My mom has been researching our family tree. She discovered  that my dads great grandfather worked as a brake man for the railroad.

This is the train depot we think he worked at in Virginia

Today we read a play adapted by Adele Thane called The Baker's Neighbor. It was really fun to read. It had 9 characters:

Manuel Gonzale, a baker

Pablo Perez, his neighbor

Carlos, a boy

Romona, Inez, Isabel { Carlos's sisters

Judge

Three women

Villagers

My brother read Manuel, Pablo and Carlos. Mom read the three sisters Romona, Inez and Isabel. I read the Judge, the three woman and the villagers.

My family and I went to see a play. It was The Wizard Of Oz  by L. Frank Baum with music and lyrics of the MGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg. Presented by The Surry Arts Council. It was preformed in the Andy Griffith Playhouse on March 6-9, 2008.

It was very exciting to watch. My mothers Aunt Glenda bought us tickets for the play becouse she knew it is moms favorite movie. During intermission we met a Hollywood star. She played Thelma Lou (Betty Lynn) on the Andy Griffith Show. Betty Lynn now lives in Mount Airy, NC. Mount Airy is Andy Griffith's home town. 

 Picture of Betty Lynn outside of the Andy Griffith Playhouse.

photographer unknown

Betty Lynn as she looked playing Thelma Lou.

Yesterday I was bored so I figured I would get out my camera and take some pictures. I got out my sun glasses out and put them on my dog.

Here are a few pictures of him.

In My Devotoion we read about being patient.  I have some  patience, but not a lot . I think people sould work on their patience. The Bible verses for this devotional was Psalm 25:4-5. 

4. Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.

5. Lead me in thy truth,and teach me: for thou art thy God of my salvation; on the do I wait all day.

I will look back at these verses and practice my patience.

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What You Need

• Uncooked chicken bone or wishbone
• Clean, empty glass jar with lid
• White vinegar

 

What to Do
Clean the bone thoroughly and let dry overnight. Place the bone in the jar and add enough vinegar to cover the bone. Secure the lid and let the jar stand undisturbed for seven days.

What Happens
The bone becomes soft and rubbery. It can be twisted, and, in some cases, tied in a knot.

Why It Works
The vinegar (acetic acid) dissolves the calcium from the bone, leaving it soft and bendable.

Sunday about lunch time it started to snow. So yesterday I took some pictuers of it and the mountain. It was so beautiful. Here are some pictures I took:

It looks like the asphalt has crystalized.

My dad took this picture.

Today we read a story by George Sheldon called Chester Cricket's Pigean Ride. It was good. The part that interested me was Central Park in New York.

Author George Sheldon

Here is a picture of Central Park.

Today I read a  story by Joseph Bruchac called The Night Alone. It was an interesting story. The part of the story which caught my attention was how he done the indian tattoo. I wanted to know more about the Mohawk tribe. So I done some research online.

http://www.bigorrin.org/mohawk_kids.htm

Photograph by Michael Greenlar

http://www.josephbruchac.com/

Today we read a story called From Bees to Honey by Sylvia A. Johnson. It was really interesting. One of our boys in youth is a beekeeper. I think it would be really scary to take care of bees. We went online to research about beekeeping.

http://www.summitgardenshoney.com/