Mock Trial at the Burien Courthouse

During the month of May, our school has been learning about the government (remember the Capitol?)  Today, our whole school did a mock trial of The Three Bears vs Goldilocks.  Goldilocks was on trial for bad behavior!  But first, we had to walk to the courthouse.

 We had to go through a metal detector.  The Mom's took longer than the kids.

 The defendants. (Left to Right) Goldilock's mother, Goldilocks, and their attorney.

(Left to Right) Momma Bear, Poppa Bear, Baby Bear, and me, their attorney.

                                                 

 Malia is the judge and she actually has the robe!

 The Plantiffs and Defendants, ready for action!

 The Coho Room sat in the jury.

 I opened the questioning staring with Momma Bear.  She is on the witness stand.

  Then I had Poppa Bear and Baby Bear.

 Goldilocks got sworn in.  After all the questions were asked the jury retired to another room to deliberate.  They finally came back in.

 Goldilocks was found to be innocent of bad behavior!!!!!  I was surprised.

This was a lot of fun and it was neat that we got to use a real courtroom!

Rowan & Sylas at Marra Farms

Disneyland Likes and Dislikes

 We stayed at this awesome hotel called the Grand Californian.  It was all in the Craftsman Style.  We ate a lot at the Storyteller's Cafe, located in this hotel.  I LIKED the Storyteller's Cafe.  They made great allergy free pancakes!  Thank you Disneyland chefs.  I also liked this place because I got to hug

 bears!

raccoons and chipmunks.  I never got tired of this.  After breakfast, we did the Indiana Jones' ride.  I did NOT  LIKE this ride.  Too scary, and I felt like I was going to throw up again.  I didn't mind The Pirates of the Caribbean.

 We went on The Columbia (a replica).  I did LIKE this.  This was a ship that sailed around South America to the Pacific NW in the late 1700's, about 20 years before Lewis & Clark.

At the pink castle with Mom.  Did I mention that there are a ton of princesses here!  

 By the time we made it into the castle, Dad and I were tired.  We sat under a picture of Sleeping Beauty.  As far as princesses go, she is on the "lame" list.  I couldn't watch her movie because it bored me to death.

 Even though it was 90 degrees, we found some "Frozen" areas.

I DID LIKE It's a Small World.  I went on that ride about three times.  After this, we took a break.

Car's Land at California Adventure

Before we left on our vacation, Mom researched Car's Land and found out the best ride was Radiator Springs Racers.  We were one of the first people admitted to the park. (Yes, we saw the sun rise while we were waiting for the gates to open.)

 People started running towards Car's Land, because it was fun and our feet didn't hurt yet by all the walking.  Car's Land looked just like in the movie. (The "Cars" movie-It was a favorite of mine when I was a lot younger.)  As you can see, Lightning McQueen was slowing us down, so little kids would not be trampled!

 The Cozy Cone Motel owned by Sally, the blue Porsche.

 Casa della Tires 

 Flo's V8 Cafe (The menu did not look allergy friendly, so we never ate here.)

 Red the fire engine

 Here's what the cars look like in the ride (Radiator Spring Racers)

 Our car was green.

 I am excited!  Second ride ever!

 I liked the ride in the beginning.  We saw Lightening & Mater....but when it came to the racing part, I felt like I was going to throw up.  Not what I would call fun.  I decided NOT to go on this ride again.

I got to touch Mater.

I DID like the Flying Tires ride that you got to through Casa Della Tires.  They were mini hover crafts!  Cool!  I went on this ride about 5 times.

"The Castle" Written and read by Rowan

I recently read another story that I wrote at school. My stories always have a lot of action. This one is about a knight.

Ice Skating

I finally got the chance to ice skate.  I kept falling so I used a walker.  I do not think that I will do this again any time soon.

All I wanted was a.....

PIG PUPPET!  I love this pig, his name is Jeffery.

I haven't been so excited about a toy in a long time.  Mom is going to knit him a "J" sweater to match my "R" sweater.

Christmas Card 2013

Here is this year's card.

#2 Kata

In Tiny Tigers, I have learned two katas (or forms).  The second one is a lot more complicated than the first.

Earthworks-Johnson Pit #30

Mom and I have driven by this pit a lot.  We finally decided to go and check it out before dinner yesterday.

 The camera is flattening the image out. It is actually deeper than it appears.

 This is at the bottom.

 Lily, one of our dogs, had a great time running around.

 I ran around too!

 Dad and I posed at the top of the hill.

It was fun running around.  Kent has another Earthworks Park.  We will go visit it soon.