Steps in a Process

Mommy is teaching expository writing. For those of you who are not in fourth grade, that means, steps in a process. Let's try it.

Finding the perfect tree can be a challenging process. (catchy topic sentence.) First, you must search though hundreds of possibilities.

Look to your left, and your right. Be careful so you don't miss it!
Then, you get the saw and begin cutting down your tree. It is important to wear safety goggles and have the proper assistant. (transition, with detail sentence)
Next, you send your tree through this fancy machine that binds it up, really tight. whirrrrrr (notice the use of onomatopoeia)
Once you get the tree home, let it rest for 24 hours. Then, you can begin decorating. Carefully hang the ornaments, near the bottom of the tree so the kitties have something to play with.
Then, place the star on top of the tree.
Finally, enjoy! (final step) Follow these simple steps, and setting up your tree will be a piece of cake! (you really should never use cliches in your formal writing.)

Who's on your list?

Countless reasons to be grateful, including you, my dear family and friends, and our president elect - of course, barack reads B's blog!

One Lucky Two Year Old

Bennett's Numero Dos

I get my smooth moves from daddy

Supper Time

my dinner time routine includes exercise immediately before, after, and during meals...

Happy Halloween!

hey, guys! happy halloween! i know what you are thinking... yes, i am pretty cute. (FYI - lately, every picture of me is taken in mommy's lap. that is because all i want to do is LOOK at the pictures. so, as soon as i see the camera, i make myself comfortable, and wait for the show to begin.) for tonight's celebration, i am TIGGER! i love to jump, and watch other people jump, so the outfit is rather appropriate.
in honor of the great pumpkin, we made cupcakes. i LOVE cupcakes, and mommy let me mix (after i got over my fear of the mixer) and even better, lick the spoon! i am still wondering why we had to bake those silly cakes, they were just fine from the bowl.
then, we carved pumpkins. daddy let me scoop out the insides, but it was pretty yucky, and i am not a big fan of yucky on my hands. i rather enjoy crunching on salted seeds, and watching the pumpkins glow. i am quick to show any guests "daddy's pumpkin" (not mommy's, just daddy's).
ohhh, but wait, there is still - all the candy. we have been sampling candy all week, so we can provide trick-or-treaters with the best selection. last night, mommy said "enough candy". i was not impressed with this new rule. i put forth my best argument...
hoping you get many more treats than tricks!
xoxo

Official Take-over

So, it is official. I have taken over the house. Check out my new PLAYROOM!!! Mommy and Daddy spent most of last weekend painting (ok, so it was mainly Daddy, but not because Mommy didn't try. Her painting skills are not the best.) I love my new space, I don't have to pick it up every night, like I do the living room. Also, the black paint you see is really not paint - it is chalk board!! Yep, not only can I keep my toys all over the floor, but I can write on the walls! Now, if I could only get my purple head-band back...