Connecting to the Character's Feelings

Thula came home with a work sheet she had completed in school. The assignment was to write about the story they had read in class and then connect it to an event it reminded them of in their own lives. From what Thula wrote, the story was about a hungry dog who no one wanted to feed. She then wrote, "That is like my life because I felt sad when I didn't get any food when my dad sad I eat to much. We both felt sad about it." Then the teacher wrote off to the side, "Thula, try and connect with a different event."
Then the following week she comes home with the same assignment different story and says that the story reminds her of when "robbers came to our home and she was really scared." And her teacher writes, "Thula, did that really happen?!"

Thula, you have some 'splain' to do!

Lion King to Snow Ball Queen

Thula's school had a Snow Ball. Thula was picked to be the first grade Snow Queen.

Guess who got to see The Lion King?! Thula and Stuart went to see it in Hartford. He got her a little 'zazu' doll. Thula said she really liked the 'young Simba'. She said, "I didn't know kids could act!"

Thula wore her Zambian dress to the play.

Leaving for the show.

Thula and her friends.

Look who's crawling around! She started crawling over Christmas.

Who doesn't love to play dress up the baby?

New Storm Door

It's already helping the house stay several degrees warmer! Yeah!

Holiday Memories

Our new pellet stove in the dining room. Yes, I know that panelling has to go!

Reading a story to Grandma Meg

Relaxing with Grandpa

Snuggling with Aunt Rosie

Going to church

Guess who got a Snuggie?! Stuart got everyone a Snuggie for Christmas. Oh Stuart, when will you ever learn....:-)

Christmas dreams

Baby and toys

Opening Christmas stocking

New bath toy-just what I wanted Mom!

We started a new tradtion this year of writing something we are thankful for each day during the Christmas season. Then, before we open our presents, we read what everyone wrote. It was a nice way to start the day.

Christmas morning.

Lela and Grandma

Treat for Santa

Grandpa Bob is the donkey in our nativity play. On Christmas Eve we had our 'Christmas dinner,' we read from the scriptures about the birth of our Saviour, we acted out the nativity and sang Christmas carols, and then we watched It's a Wonderful Lfe.

Lela and Grandpa Bob

Goofing around with Grandma

We had a nice time visiting and playing games with all our family member this Christmas. Thank you for the good times!