Fire

Yesterday, I saw a fire starting under a trash can. I told my dad about it and he called the fire department. before they could arrive, someone dumped a bucket of water on it.

My Class Has Gone Crazy!

I think that my class has gone crazy. Yesterday, they seemed to think that a triangle was a pentagon. Then today, I told my teacher that my parents agreed with me (they did) and our teacher claimed that she and everyone else in our class did, too the whole time. Later, we were naming the 13 colonies and some students were naming other countries like Brazil and France. They were unbelivable.

Riverbend Prep

Today was my 4th day of school at
Riverbend Prep. It's a great school.
Waterball likes it, too. Tomorrow,
I'll bring my violin in. This will be
a great year.

de Benneville

On Saturday, I came back from Camp de Benneville Pines. I played my violin in the talent show, hiked, and did lots of other fun things.

If Saturn was Shaped Like a Stick

Last night, while we were watching the fireworks, we saw one that looked like a stick with a ring arround it.



Dad: "Hey! that one looks like Saturn."
Me: "Yes, if Saturn looked like a stick."

later:

Dad: (to Mom) "If you tried to do a fireworks show, you'd blow your hand off.
Me: (to Mom) " I'd prefer it if you do a hands-on activity

Giant Bricks-40th post

I participated the giant r2d2 yesterday. It was really fun, especially once you memorize how to make the big bricks. They were really easy to make.



for more about this, see my mom's blog.

You Scored an A

You got 10/10 questions correct. It's pretty obvious that you don't make basic grammatical errors. If anything, you're annoyed when people make simple mistakes on their blogs. As far as people with bad grammar go, you know they're only human. And it's humanity and its current condition that truly disturb you sometimes.

The It's Its There Their They're Quiz

Yesterday was the end of a program that I went to. We showed our parents what we learned. We also got certificates.

Your Travel Personality Is: The Adventurer

For you, travel is how you learn about the world. And you like to learn the stuff that's not in guidebooks. You truly have wanderlust. When you're not traveling, you're dreaming about where you'll go next. And your travels are truly legendary - they leave you with stories you'll be telling for the rest of your life!

What's" Your Travel Personality?

It's like making fast food

Waterball was watching my dad play a game. He said, "I shouldn't rush you to finish the game. It's like making fast food.

Doggie-Woggie-Wog-Wog

My grandma was about to go on a trip.

Grandma:"Will Doggie-Woggie-Wog-Wog behave himself?"

Me:(talking for our dog)"Sure, Doggie-Woggie-Wog-Wog will behave himself. I, however, am not promising anything."

A New Violin

Last night, I got a new violin. This one is a 3/4 size. I've already gotten used to it. This means that Waterball gets my old 1/2 size. He loves it. when he's old enough, he can learn, too. He doesn't like it when I tell him I'm going to blog about his screaching. This is even after I tell him that my first song on a violin was nonsense, too.

You Should Get a MD (Doctor of Medicine)

You're both compassionate and brilliant - a rare combination. You were born to be a doctor.

What Advanced Degree Should You Get?

This was pretty obvious since I want to be a surgeon when I grow up anyway.

Uncomfortable Costume

Waterball was trying some glasses on for a costume. We asked him if they were uncomfortable. He said, "No, they just hurt."

You Are a Beagle Puppy

Cheerful, energetic, and happy go lucky. And you're sense of smell is absolutely amazing!

What Breed of Puppy Are You?

Aren't You Forgetting Someone? -30th post

My mom, Waterball (my brother), and I went to the pool yesterday. I kept trying to convince Waterball to try the water slide. Close to the end, Waterball followed me to the slide and said, "Aren't you forgetting someone?" He also claimed that he liked it all along. I found that hard to belive. We had a good time, though.

D for Difficult-the impossible "Pictionary"

We played "pictionary" last night. On one round,I landed on "d", so I looked under "d". I got "convex". The first thing I thought was "what's a convex?" So, I picked annother card. This time I got "slack". I don't know whitch one is harder. Probably "convex".

Which Hogwarts House Would You Be In?
	You would be in Ravenclaw. You are wise, perceptive, and quietly brilliant. You may not always be noticed right away, but you are widely respected for your humor and brains.
Find Your Character @

Yesterday, I went to the pool. It was really fun. The pool we went to didn't look like this one, though. I just thought that this one looked cute.

Today was a half day. It was also my last day of school. I plan on making friendship bracelets and finishing my 6th grade math and biology books. I also want to visit a few people.

Family Blog Topic

Should people go to other religions' day camps?

Hey there, this is A Plus's Mom. We decided to try something new today. We're going to have a whole conversation about a topic. I'm going to be the guest blogger on A Plus's site, and sometimes she'll guest -blog on my site. When I blog it will be brown like coffee, because I love coffee.

When I blog it will be pink, because I love pink.

OK, so should people go to other religions' day camps?

I think that it depends on what people do there. If you end up doing something completely against your religion, maybe it's not worth going. If you decorate cookies for a holiday you don't celebrate, maybe watch a kid-level movie, and make crafts, go there all you want.

Well, so let's take a real-life example. We are UU's and the camp we're talking about is non-denominational Christian. One of the things I really like about UU's is that we get our inspiration from lots of different sources. Lots of those sources are Christian. So it would be really great for you to learn all that good Christian stuff.

Well, I just like the crafts sometimes.

No shame in that. But, in some way large or small, these people are running this camp because they think it is important that you grow up Christian. See, I don't think that's important. So, there's bound to be some conflict there.

Well, of course. A lot of churches want you to join them.

Well, sure. That's only right. But, ok, what if the craft is a craft about exorcism or the movie is a movie about going to hell?

[looks confused] Uh, what's exorcism?

Exorcism is where you cast the devil out of a person. Some Christians believe in it. My point is just, there's lots of creepy stuff that lots of religions believe and I wouldn't just want you swallowing it up without thinking.

O.k., so back to the point-It also depends on how religious you are. Are you fine with going to a thing that is a tiny bit against your religion? What about a medium sized amount?

Is it on a day that you think is important religiously?

What, like a sabbath or something?

Yes, like that.

Good point.

I don't necessarily think it's a question of how much you and your church disagree with them and their church (especially when you're talking about UU's, since we probably don't agree with each other anyway.) I mean, disagreeing is ok. I think it's about respect.

Like what?

Like, here's an example. Lots of Christian churches recite The Apostle's Creed. And I'm sure that Christian parents think that is a wholesome and lovely thing for their kids to be doing in Sunday school. And it's a beautiful and inspiring statement. But the Apostle's Creed is -- well, it's a creed. You get what a creed is?

Sure. It's a brief authoritative formula of religious belief (according to the dictionary.)

Right. So, you don't have one of those. So, if you were in a group and they all were reciting that creed or any creed, I would want you to feel comfortable bowing out. I would want the people to respect that.

Well, I would feel comfortable doing that.

Yes, well, you are exceptionally principled and outspoken.

Thank you.

Well, what do you think about the other side of it -- respect for the church? I mean, I wouldn't want any kid of mine sitting in the back feeling superior to the people in the church either.

Of course I wouldn't do that.

Well, then, so if you respect them and they respect you, do you suppose it's a good idea for you to go to the camp?

Yes, you?

Me too.

There's Not a Violent Bone in Your Body

You're cool and collected, even when someone really gets under your skin. And while you don't blow up when you're angry, you know how to express your anger calmly. You don't bottle emotions up or let them get out of control. For you, violence would never be an option.

Could You Be Violent?

Don't worry, I don't want to be violent.

You Are Quite Worldly

You've done a good bit of worldly exploring, and you have an international perspective. And you're definitely looking forward to your future adventures abroad. You've got the passport, the desire to travel, and maybe even the language skills. Now all you need are the means!

How Worldly Are You?

Violin Recital-Grand Finale of Concerts-Part1

I had a violin recital today. I played Minuet 1 by J.S. Bach. I had to leave early to make it to the Desert Bells concert.

Singing With the Desert Bells-Grand Finale of concerts-part 2

I am finally performing in my last concerts until I start school again.The Pheonix Cildrens Chorous cadet choir performed in the Desert Bells' concert (with their permission)

Orchestra Concert-20th post

Yesterday, I had an orchestra concert. This one was the last one.It was really fun.We gave our music back yesterday.

You Are a Carnation

You are down to earth and grounded. You tend to be more traditional than trendy. Your confidence gets you through anything. People trust you and are very loyal to you.

What Flower Are You?

Your Gemstone is Amber

Creative, happy, and logical. You shine in any intellectual endeavor

What Gemstone Are You?

The Pheonix Childrens Chorous had annother concert on May 4. It was really fun. The place where we performed was wonderful.

My Brother's Jokes

We were pretending to be cats.
me:I'm a white cat, and my name is Snowball.
my brother:I'm a blue cat, and my name is Waterball.
Snowball:I have a catnip plant.
Waterball:I have an eggplant

Music Joke

person #1:(sings)
person #2:"Does that song have any sharps or flats?"
person #1:"Yes"
person #2:"I thought so"
person #1:"Why?"
person #2:"It doen't sound natural"

yard sale

My family had a yard sale today. I played my violin there.It was really fun.

Earth Day

Happy Late Earth Day! One way I help is by composting. How can you help?

Your Brain's Pattern

Your mind is a multi dimensional wonderland, with many layers. You're the type that always has multiple streams of though going. And you can keep these thoughts going at any time. You're very likely to be engaged in deep thought - and deep conversation.

What'>http://www.blogthings.com/whatpatternisyourbrainquiz/">What Pattern Is Your Brain?

Sierra Vista

This is how I spend my weekends

Scrabble-10th post

Yesterday, I did a project about families for an assignment. I decided to do one about my family (or moast of us) playing "Scrabble".The best part about it was that I let each person choose a design to represent them.

Cha-Cha-Slide

This is what my teachers did for spirit week.

Mad Science

Today there was a science night at our school. Mad Science came over and did a show and it was reeeeeeally fun. I had a compost project, which was kind of gross, especially the fruit flies flying to your face.

Sing!

The “Phoenix Childrens’ Chorus” (PCC) did a winter concert. We will be doing others soon. Everyone had a great time. Including me! We sang “Hodie,” “In Dulci Jubilo,” “Hine Ma Tov”, and “Cold, and Fugue Season.” We also sang “Angels’ Gloria,” “In Excelsis Deo,” and their traditional finale, “German Lullaby”

Happy 85 th

My great-grandma’s 85th birthday party was great! It was full of opportunity for everyone. I was able to show my poem writing skills to the entire audience. I received many thank-you’s, and my brother was able to say his name to the “whole class” We all had a great time.

“…And a happy new year!”

“Toot! Toot!” “Bang! Bang!” “Crash!” Give a cheer! Happy New Year! Get used to that. New Year is coming soon. Start writing New Year’s resolutions, and planning parties. It’s going to be great!

Which HP Kid Are You?

One Step forward; Two Steps Back

I'm really worried!

I don't know how it happened. I didn't even press any buttons. Somehow, though, I accidentally reset my pedometer for our fitness project! How am I going to get my points back?

I'll bet that my brother will laugh at me. He's been teasing me about how many steps he'd get if it was his project. However, I think that he'd get even less than me.

That isn't entirely fair, because he's been sick a lot.

The Terrible Bus

Monday again! My school starts so early. Classes themselves start at 7:30, let alone catching the 6:45 bus. The bus! That's another problem. and it's not the morning bus that I'm worried about. every afternoon, when I go home on the bus, some people on the bus make this deafening noise. It's really terrible, but once I'm home, I don't need to worry about it any more.

Dear Blog

If you looked at my grades, you'd think that I'm smart. but if you looked at my behavior, you'd think that I'd forget my own name. That's what's confusing about me. I get good grades, and I also forget everything.

My name is A Plus, sometimes known as "Girl." I am ten years old. I live with my mom, dad, grandma, and 6-year-old brother. I like to sing, and I like science. I play violin and I like to travel. Last summer, I went to China.