Book Report & Marketplace at KMVA

 Besides an animal report, we had a book report presentation to give.  I did a lego diorama of a scene from: "The Land Of Stories-The Wishing Spell".  I built a scene of Queen Red Riding Hood running up the stairs in a dilapidated castle.  The stairs are crumbling beneath her as she tries to escape from the big bad wolf gang.

 I like doing book reports.  Mom said: Good thing because you will do more in 4th grade.

 This year was my first marketplace.   Kids get to make things to sell.  They earn KMVA bucks.  I spent most of the money I earned on games.

 Elliot had a toss the ball in the hole game.  I had the second best record of winning.

 Andy had a ring toss.

 Other kids drew things or made bracelets, had food etc...

 After market place, the 3rd graders got to goof off.  Only a day and a half of school left!

Animal Report

9th Birthday Party

My birthday is on a Tuesday this year, so we had a party on Sunday, June 5th.  IT also happened to be the hottest day of the year!  Once again, my party was at The Tag Zone, a nerf gun arena in Des Moines, not far from the marina.

 Dad played too. 

 We had to drink a lot since it was so hot.  Mom served popsicles as well as cupcakes. 

 I had friends both from Kent Mountain View and karate.  I invited 5 girls, but only Evelyn came.  

 

 After the party, my local grandparents came over for desert and Boccie Ball.

It was a good day.  On Tuesday, I will celebrate my birthday in Miss Newby's classroom. 

Competition Day

Competition Day is one LOOOONNNGGGG day at the dojo.  We get to compete with our friends at karate and get medals for first, second and third place for sparring, wrestling, kata, fitness etc.  I only competed in fitness and sparring.  That took 5 hours.  I was done.

I took gold in both my events!  I competed against kids my own age.

 I read a book while I waited.  Bindi sat next to me.

May-o

I'm a three armed mariachi guitar player!  No, that is not a cigarette in my third hand, but a grape lollipop.  This cut out was at the wine shop we were visiting.  Mom and Dad are always on the search for a gluten free beer.

I made this card for my Mom.  I talk about it with Miss Newby on the next post.

This week at the dojo, Sensei's Sensei, Sensei Paul was visiting from southern California with his wife, Sensei Michelle.  This is the second time that I have worked with them.  They are fun and interesting.  During this class, we learned how to "take down" an opponent.  I showed Mom when we got home.

Mom and Andrea still teach art for my class.   Friday, we did Royal pooches.  This is my dog.  Mom finds a lot of art docent inspiration from Deep Space Sparkle.  Two weeks ago, we did insects.

 Mom knows it's a good class if I have fun.  

Here is Andy's bug.

Mother's Day Card

Miss Newby asks Rowan about his creation.

What I have been up to.....

I have been busy with normal everyday things.  We did Easter at Aunt Megan's and Uncle Patrick's in West Seattle.  They had a really big egg hunt!  That's me searching...

 Here I am with all my cousins on my father's side of the family  (The Henley's)

After all the picture taking we got to go through our booty.  I couldn't eat any of the candy because they all had corn or dairy.  Mom got me some candy from Starbuck's.  After Easter, my dojo was training for a competition.  I did not participate, but I helped my karate friends get ready by sparring with them.

Mom cut her hair.  I liked it better the other way, but she's still my mom.

Poppa got out of the hospital/recovery center and came over to play Bocce Balls.  We played around the yard.

School is going well.  I tested into the highly capable program.  On "choice day", I am taking Maker's.  We make/build stuff.

 I helped build this marble run with Seth and Andy.  Mom's in the classroom too, she helps out and teaches knitting to the kids who are interested.

My friend Andy comes home with us on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.  We do homework together and then play until his mother comes for him.  Andy also does karate with me.