Tree Fun!

Today was lots of fun. We climbed a tree, and I was a huge help to Broghan. Since, I am a monkey, and he's a human, I was able to teach him some tree-climbing tricks! We worked up an appetite for dinner. After that, we played Tetris, Inkball, and Jungle Survival....that sure made me feel like I was back home. Soon, it was bedtime....yawn!

Me and Lucy!

Fun with Christopher

I rode the school bus to Christoper's house. He was going to go to the Pops Concert...sadly, he left me at home, so I wouldn't get lost. After the concert, I was really tired...so I took over the family couch and went to sleep. At about 10 o'clock at night, I awoke and started to read his book. The next morning, Christopher had a dentist appointment. He forgot to take me with him, so his mom had to drive back to pick me up.

Me reading Eragon

After the concert

The comfy family couch

Fun with Tyler

Today, I rode home with Tyler. We hopped on to the computer to play, Fist Punch. After that, we ate dinner which was baked chicken...quite yummy! I had to help Tyler with his homework...it was some really tough math. Next, it was time to hang out and relax. We read Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Soon it was snack time, then off to bed.

Fist Punch

Just hanging out...

Reading with my new friend!

Weekend!

This weekend I visited with Hannah. We rode home on the bus and I got to read one of her chapter books. When we got home, I met her collies, Blaize and Cassanova. I even got to ride on them! It really a lot like riding a horse.
        On Saturday, I got to explore Hannah's house. After playing with her little brother and sister for a while, we had to go to her piano lesson. Her teacher was really nice... and even let me give the piano a try. It  took a minute for me to hop up on the stool, though. I was actually pretty good, but I think I'll stick with eating bananas.
        The next day, I got to see Emily again! Hannah and Emily were going to get their nails painted. I tagged along, but I couldn't decide on whether I wanted my nails to be magenta or blue, so I decided to let them stay the way they were. The girls even got designs on there nails!
         After everyone's nails were painted, we all went to get ice cream at a place called Lickety Split. I was very scared when I saw a giant hamburger on the wall trying
to eat me! Later, though, I found a couple nice ice cream scoops and Hannah's mom took a picture of me and the girls.    
         We got dropped off at school the next day. Hannah carried me back to the classroom, and I sat down on her desk until it was time to go home with someone else.

 

me trying to play piano

My piano teacher, and me

I decided NOT to paint my nails

I love ice cream!

Thursday...

Today I went home on the bus with Kaitlyn. The bus ride was really l-o-n-g!! When I arrived at Kaitlyn's house...I saw a familiar face. It was Laura!! She and Kaitlyn are twins. We ate breaded cheese sticks dipped in marinara sauce for an appetizer. They were yummy!

After dinner, we went to piano lessons. I helped Kaitlyn play the piano. Kaitlyn's piano teacher thought it was interesting for me to be at her lesson.

Then we traveled back to Kaitlyn's house and it was time to get ready for bed. She read Stuart Little to me, and introduced a cat named Sapphire to me.

Long ride home

Family

Piano lessons

Reading Stuart Little with Sapphire

Wednesday...

I went home with Zedekiah today. First, we played in the backyard. We ran around and chased squirrels. We ate chicken parmesan for dinner. It was delicious! Then, I was cold, so Zedekiah took me upstairs and put a warm blanket over me. I watched "Tom and Jerry" while Zedekiah finished his homework. We had a lot fun at Zedekiah's house.

Play tag

Comfy cozy

After chasing squirrels

Tuesday night

Just hangin'

Cupcake, Pinchy, and Cappucino

 Us reading

Not quite sure how to do this problem

I made some new best friends named Cappucino and Cupcake. They're both Guinea Pigs. Before leaving school, Emily and I read Molly Moon and I helped her with math homework. She carpools with a couple friends, so I got to meet them too. I was very active so I decided to hang on the ceiling of her car. Emily loved me so much, she had me meet new people like her family. I really miss you and I hope to see you sometime soon.

Monday night...

On Monday, I went to Hannah C.'s house. She wasn't going anywhere, but I enjoyed myself anyway. She showed me where her family kept their bananas, but there weren't any there. :( Before she went to sleep, she read a book called James Herriot's Animal Stories. It was nice to hear about England, even if it was set over half a century ago.

Checking on Ember

What? No bananas?

Meeting the dog, Gator

Weekend Adventures!

On Friday, February 22nd, I headed to Sam's house for an exciting adventure. He told me that we were going to go skiing. We piled into the car to ride to Ski Sawmill. Sam wanted me to have some fun, so he fixed up a cinch sack for me to ride on his back. It was nice and toasty. I was a little nervous, but Sam knew what he was doing. We held on to the T bar to move up to the top of the slope. Wheeeee! Down we flew! What fun! After a few times skiing down the hill, we needed to warm up. Into the lodge we went for some hot chocolate.

Wheee!!!

Yummy hot chocolate

When we woke up Saturday morning it was time for OM. Sam said I would have fun. OM is a creative activity. It's a contest and we needed to work on our skit. While I was there, I found a tree to hang in. It reminded me of home.

Hangin' around

That afternoon, we went to a bowling alley. That bowling ball sure was heavy. I could barely lift it, so I just watched Sam and his family bowl the afternoon away.

This is too heavy for me!

On Saturday, we went to Bounce Fun Plex. It was cool! It's a big building with trampolines all over the inside. I had fun watching all of the people jump up and down.

Bounce Fun Plex

I have to say, at first I was a bit afraid of Sam's cat, but by the end of the weekend we were great friends. What an action-packed weekend. Thanks, Sam.

Kira

Next visit...

On Thursday night, I went to Kelsey's grandparents' house. When we arrived, we ate some candy. I ended up in the candy dish....those caramels were sooooo tasty! After that, we took a walk which was a bit bitter for this tropical animal. For dinner we ate homemade pizza with pepperoni and meatballs. It was y-u-m-m-y!!! Then we watched American Idol and Kelsey's favorite singer was voted off the show. Kelsey was upset, so I felt really badly for her. After that, we read a book until we both fell asleep. What a fun visit I had.

Me in the candy dish

Playing a game on a tablet

My new friend, Ruggles

Right after a yummy dinner

Tour of Linntown

At the end of the day, a few students took me for a tour around Linntown. It was a bit confusing, but I am sure I will know my way around very shortly.

First stop to meet the principal. Hope she's as nice as our Head Teacher!

Linntown Office

Mrs. Hummel's students thought I might like to "hang around" the Library for a bit.

Nothing like a good book

It's Random Act of Kindness month. This banner is just outside of the Library. When students perform a RAK, a heart is placed on it with their name and what they have done.


Next, they took me to see a rather large iPod made by some fourth grade students. I couldn't understand why I couldn't get the Apps to work, until I realized it wasn't real.

Rather large iPod

Wouldn't this make a great hideout? It's where the children store their instruments.

This cubby looks just my size

Now this is exciting...there seems to be a place where I can go shopping! Oh wait...I need to earn  Thrifty Threads. I will have to figure out what to do to get them.

Thrifty Threads

Look at this cool stuff...

Looking forward to visiting another house tonight.

Pinchy

My First Visit...

Eating Samoas an after-school snack

Went to her room and read a book

In her church ready to go to Mustard Seeds, and Sunday school

The very first thing we did was eat a snack of candy and cookies. I have never even heard of Girl-Scout cookies but I like them almost better then bananas. We then read a book called The Swiss Family Robinson. The oldest child in the book even had a spider monkey, and he saved the boy from a wild dog! We then went to Abby's church. It was so big, and her teacher even offered me a cupcake! I had to go to her house because she didn't want me to get hurt. That was a wonderful visit but I'm sure all of C-51's kids' houses will be just as nice!

Pinchy Has Arrived!

Yippee! I have arrived in America!!! I am safe and sound...well despite being a bit hungry and jet lagged. Mrs. Hummel's kids were very excited to meet me. I could hear her telling them about me going through Customs, the difference between an address in the UK and the USA, when all I wanted was for her to open up my traveling bag. The class liked my traveling bag...and my tie. As you can see from the photo, the children in this class do not wear uniforms. That might take a little getting used to.

Pinchy has arrived!

I wonder who will take me home tonight...hope they aren't expecting for me to be able to stay awake too late...think I will take a nap while they are in Music class...zzzzz.

Introducing...The Patriot!

Yesterday we were introduced to "The Patriot" which is Abby's creation for a local restaurant, Taste of Philly located in nearby Selinsgrove. The Patriot is made of roast beef, topped with melted mozzarella, bleu cheese, provolone, and American cheese, hot peppers, and hot sauce. Abby selected the ingredients to represent the patriots who fight or fought for our country. She used the colors of our flag...red, white, and blue. For those of us who aren't fond of hot and spicy foods, Mrs. Hummel ordered turkey and Italian hoagies. Many of us liked "The Patriot", but weren't fond of the bleu cheese, so we scraped some of it off.

Yummy!

Mmmm...

I like the turkey better.

"The Patriot" with the hot peppers!

Aughh...the meat is falling out!

We are still awaiting Pinchy's arrival. We hoped he would be here to try the hoagies because we're thinking he will be awfully hungry from his long journey.