This Week's Show and Tell by Denny Lynn

I learned all about chop sticks by watching Special Agent Oso. I practice whenever we have Chinese food. For this weeks show and tell, Mama and I decided we could show everyone how to use chopsticks. We even got enough for everyone. I took plates and fruit snacks for each person to practice. Of course, I had to practice first!

I always have to remember how to hold them just right, but with a little time, I can pick something up.

Since it is pretty hard, I knew everyone wouldn't be able to do it. I also showed them how to use their chopstick to stab whatever they wanted to eat and eat it off the stick! It was a great show and tell project to share. I am already thinking for next week.

More Adventures by Denny Lynn

I really wanted another adventure this weekend. Daddy said we could have one on Sunday, but by the times naps were done, it was almost dark. We decide to drive out to the high rest area where you can see the whole city of Las Cruces!

We did the balance beam along the wall and posed for some photos by the three crosses.

We followed it up with ice cream! It was a pretty fun adventure for the family, even if we had to go in the dark, and then John ate his ice cream cone from the bottom up and handed Mama a hand full of ice cream! We have lots of good moments together!

Operation Christmas Child by John Lee

It is collection time for Operation Christmas Child! We get to fill boxes with fun stuff that goes all over the world to provide Christmas gifts to children. We made the boxes first (that was Denny and Mama's job).

Mama had been saving stuff all yeaer to go into the boxes! We had stickers and books - even socks and toothbrushes! Of course, a few small toys and stuffed animals, too! We each got to pick stuff for one box, then Mama helped fill the rest.

Denny was very picky - me not so much! If it was close enough to grab, it went in the box. Mama did some rearranging when I was done, but I am a good box packer!

Once you close up and put the label on they are ready to go! We took them to church on Sunday morning and sent them on their way! It was fun to pack the boxes and a great way to share our many blessings!

King of the World by John Lee

I spent a few days with Grandma and Grandpa while Mama and Daddy went to do 4-H stuff. Denny was there, too. I know that I am the king most of the time, but especially at Grandma's house. We met Mama and Daddy at Burger King to come home and I got a crown to prove it! A crown on my head and Caillou in the DVD player. Who could ask for more? 

Toys for Tots by Denny Lynn

It is that time of year! Christmas is coming soon and though we are trying to focus on Thanksgiving, it can be hard! For a 4-H service project, Mama needed to get toys for Toys for Tots. Some kids don't get any presents because their families can't afford it. I know I will have lots of presents (me and Mama lissted off all the people who love me and will get me gifts) so, I wanted to pick out something special for another little boy who might not get anything.

John got to pick one, too. He picked out a cool train that plays music.

I picked out a train, too (imagine that)! It has it's own track. I hope these toys will make some little boy happy on Christmas! It is fun to give presents, even if we don't know who gets them.

Happy Birthday, Daddy by Denny Lynn

November means lots of birthdays! Starting out with Daddy's on the 1st! I helped wrap his presents and signed my own name!

We had a little cake with candles and everything - I think John liked this part best.

What could be bad about chocolate and frosting! It was yummy.

Then it was time for presents! There were presents from Nana & Papa, Aunt Judy, Grandma & Grandpa and of course from us!

We even got Daddy a special frame to put our Scooby Doo family picture in! I hope Daddy had a great birthday and we are thankful for everyone who helped make it so special!

Trick or Treat by Denny Lynn

Yea for Halloween!! I was so excited to trick or treat! We went to First Baptist to trunk or treat. I took my Scooby wheelie bag - 1. because it would hold lots of candy, and 2. it matched my Shaggy costume.

Everyone recognized my costume! It was fun to talk to everyone - and get candy of course!

Some cars had games to play, too. Those were of course my favorites.

They also had a popcorn machine! After we made the rounds, we had to stop off for a bag of popcorn to share. It was a really fun way to trick or treat all in one place!

After we left the church we headed out to the Fairacres Volunteer Fire Department for games and fun! I got to use the water pump to put out the fire in the Jack O Lanterns. I was really good at it, too!

We got to go out and see the firetruck up close. It was really loud, but it has lots of cool stuff on it! What a great night! I would like to have Halloween once a week, but Mama says once a year is enough!