4-H Fun by John Lee

I love to go to the 4-H Meeting every month. We all draw jobs to do. In February, I got to lead the pledge. Holly was secretary and called our names for roll. I got to answer with my favorite food.

Victoria taught us to decorate cookies - then she shared!

I love cookies!

Finally, we got to work on new projects. We are learning about New Mexico and our community.

Our club keeps growing and we get to make new friends!

My Teach and Tell by Denny Lynn

The February 4-H Meeting was my turn to do a Teach and Tell. I wanted to teach parts of the horse. Daddy made sure I knew the right parts, and then Mama and I made a poster to teach them.

It was lots of work getting it all laid out just right. We made it look like a barn.

We made puzzle pieces to show the parts of the horse.

Then we added rope pieces to attach them to the name of that part.

It took awhile to get everything in the right spot.

Mama insisted that I practice.

I was glad I did. Presentation night I got all dressed up. We made a worksheet for everyone to follow along and learn the parts.

I did great using my poster to show where the parts are.

I even answered questions and helped everyone complete their worksheet.

I would give a presentation every month if I could!  I love 4-H!

1st Grade Assembly by Denny Lynn

Every grade picks a service project and then has their own assembly to share it with the school. My class raised money to help the animal shelter.

We sang two special songs "Puppy Buddy" and "Be Proactive" for our assembly.

Mrs. Cowdrey helped lead us!

I sang loud and did all the motions. It was all four of the 1st grade classes.

Then we asked the other students to buy candy grams to help support the animal shelter.

First grade is pretty cool!

My Saddle by John Lee

Daddy got me my very own saddle! It is just my size.

I can't wait to have my own horse to put it on.

For now, I ride that couch like a pro!

John Quincy Adams by Denny Lynn

For the spring semester we each got to research a President and do a presentation. I got John Quincy Adams. He had a pet alligator, so we borrowed Uncle Shawn's alligator head. Mama helped me make John Quincy gold chocolate coins to give out and we used the alligator as a candy bowl.

The coins looked almost real, but better since they were chocolate.

Mama and I worked on a costume and a PowerPoint presentation. It took lots of practice to get ready.

All the hard work paid off! I love how my presentation turned out.

My friends weren't real sure about putting their hand in a gator's mouth, but they were brave.

This was a really fun project and I am so glad Mrs. Cowdrey let us do!

I learned so much! I still have lots of questions and one day I hope to visit Massachusetts, the birthplace of John Quincy Adams.

Seven Strong by Denny Lynn

Another birthday means time for a check up. We see the doctor every year whether we need to or not! I weighed 58 pounds - not bad for a 1st grader!

I am 4' 1" tall! Over four feet! Super exciting.

Waiting my turn isn't so bad!

It is important to get everything checked out and make sure we are growing right.

Mama tried to tell her my ears don't work so good, but the doctor says they look good!

I have excellent reflexes.

The best part - we found an ice cream sandwich in Dr. La Fon's freezer! My favorite!

So blessed to be a happy, healthy 7 year old!