Response in my comment under my poem and video

The response from my family was that they liked it. They gathered around me and listen to my palm while it was video. It brought my cousins together. It made us all think about what we are grateful for.

Thanksgiving Poem Read at Aunt's House (updated version)

I am thankful for...life because it is a privilege 

I am thankful for...family because they are loving

I am thankful for...education because everyone doesn't have the opportunity 

I am thankful for..my home because it is beautiful, big and loving

I am thankful for...vacations because it is fun and I can see different places

I am thankful for...school because it helps me learn

I am thankful for...My parents and my brother they are the best

I am thankful for...whole family grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends 

I am thankful for...Mr. Joe because he helps me learn

I am most thankful for...my life because it gives me everything I want and more. I feel very grateful.

Kris M.

Please watch my video reading my poem at thanksgiving dinner.

http://youtu.be/LBtUaND3h8M

Cruise

Myself grandparents won't be here for thanksgiving. They are going on a cruise to the Caribbean islands.  They had a rough start. When they got to the airport my grandpa realize that he had my cousin's passport instead of his own.  My uncle had to rush my grandfathers as point to the airport.  My grandma had to get on the plane and leave without my grandpa and head for the boat not knowing if my grandpa was going to make it.  My grandma doesn't have a cell phone so they couldn't even communicate because my grandpa had the phone.  My grandpa ended up flying in to Atlanta, he had an issue with his luggage then went from Atlanta to Florida.  He ended up getting on the boat in just the nick of time.  I hope they have a good trip. 

Karate

I have a gold belt double striped now. I am going to get tested soon for the next level. I am not sure what color the next belt will be. I will be finding out soon. There are two new kids in the class now. Two other kids that used to be in there have not been coming lately. So it is still the same amount of people. We are all at different levels because we started at different times. My brother and I are at the same level. We are at the highest level in our class. It is called Plowden Karate at Franklin Athletic Club. Our teachers compete in our country and in different countries. They always take medals! 

Henry Ford

My parents bought me a book about Henry Ford at the school book fair.  They know how much I love cars and knew that I would like it. I'm excited to read about him. I love how the model T looks.  It is sleek and shiny. Next week we are going to go with friends to the Henry Ford Museum.  I can't wait to learn about Henry Ford and see all of the cool cars at the museum.  I think it is really cool that Henry Ford left and started out here in Detroit Michigan.  My favorite Ford is the Ford Mustang.  Ford has came along way with all of his unique cars. I can't wait until next weekend!

Saving Mr. Banks

I watched Saving Mr. Banks last week.  It was about Walt Disney making the movie Mary Poppins.  It took Walt Disney 20 years to convince her to be able to make a movie out of her book.  She was a strict British woman that didn't have much fun in her life.  She didn't like the idea of Walt Disney making her book into a cartoon or have silliness to it.  He convinced her to compromise to make the movie.  Mary Poppins had a lot of silliness and animation in it to which she didn't like.  The animation and silliness is what made the movie Mary Poppins so good.  We watched Mary Poppins to this week. I went to see Mary Poppins the musical a few years back.  Both movies saving Mr. Banks and Mary Poppins are both good and my parents like them both too. 

Fun day with Forest and Gram

Today I went to my friends house and Forest and Gram were there. I played in the snow together with them. We also made tracks on the snow. After that big day of play we went inside and had a glass of lemonade / ice tea. I hope they can come back soon to sled on the big hills one day. When I got home I shoveled my parents driveway but still need a plow. 

. How do you shovel never ending snow? 

If you know please leave a comment.

Dad's Birthday

Today is my dad's birthday. I am going to shovel the snow for him today. He will be so happy. We always get a snow removal service but have not got one yet this year. This early snow was kind of unexpected. I am shoveling right now before he gets home from work. I can't believe how much we already got and how much were getting. Wehave a really big circular driveway plus a walkway. My mom keeps calling snowplow companies but they probably are already on the road so they are not answering. It looks like we might have a white Thanksgiving!

Iphone

I want an iPhone. I don't have a phone yet. My mom has an iPhone 4s. My dad doesn't like Apple products so he has a Samsung Galaxy. We bought him a a Samsung Galaxy  tablet for his birthday this week. I still want an iPhone. My mom likes hers because she can sync all our Apple devices together. The iPhone 6 is what I want. The iPhone 6 Plus is bigger but more expensive. It also can bend.  I hope I get one. I really hope I can get one for Christmas. 

Dad's Birthday

It's my dad's birthday on Wednesday. My grandparents came over. We had cake and ice cream. We bought my dad a new Samsung Galaxy 4 10.1 but I think he's going to exchange it for the Samsung galaxy S.  It's bigger and better. We are going to get him a case too. It was nice seeing my grandparents on my dads side. I haven't seen them in a while. I can't wait to play with my dads tablet to compare it to my iPad. 

Toilet to tap

Yesterday I read an article called Toilet to Tap. It was about Orange County in California cleaning and reusing sewage water. It would go through a three step cleaning process to make it drinkable. It would be tested and regulated. It would help solve our water shortage crisis but I don't know if I could actually drink it knowing where it comes from. It's kind of disgusting. 

CNN article that was related to water heroes

http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/01/world/from-toilet-to-tap-water/index.html?sr=sharebar_twitter

Fall leaves

The leaves are out of control.  Our house is surrounded by woods so we have leaves everywhere.  It's going to take my dad forever to rake them up.  He actually has a special mower that mulches them and sucks them up but it still takes a long time and you still have to rake a lot as well.  I'm having a busy day so I'm not able to help my dad today like I usually do every year.  I usually like it when we do rake because we will make big piles of leaves and my brother and I used to jump in them. My dad is in a rush to get them done today because were supposed to have snow on the ground tomorrow. It's actually pretty sunny outside so it's hard to believe that tomorrow there might be snow.  The first thing I'm going to you tomorrow when I wake up is look out the window and see if we have this know that they've been talking about.

Snow

Today while I was in math class Mrs. Roberts looked out the window and said "woa"!  Some kids rushed to the window to see what she saw. It was snow.I said winter is coming early.  Some of the snow stuck but not enough to play in it. I am looking  forward to having a lot of snow to play in. I like to go sledding at the Franklin hill. I go with my friends and sometimes we go to the Farmhouse ice cream and coffee shop for hot chocolate after. I am happy that I have my new winter ski coat. It is a Spyder Ski coat. I also have my new boats ready to go!

Thanksgiving

I always like thanksgiving because we go to my Aunts house or my grandparents. This year it's going to be different. My grandparents are going on a cruise to the Caribbean islands. We still are going to my aunt Layla's house and uncle Fred's. All my cousins will be there but it won't be the same without my grandparents.  I usually stay at my grandparents house for the weekend during the Thanksgiving break. I'm disappointed that I won't be able to do it this year. I think I will make some plans with my cousin.

Veteran's Day

Today is Veteran's day. My uncle Fred and my uncle Tim our veterans.  Uncle Tim's served in the Gulf War and uncle Fed served in The Vietnam War.  I feel happy because they helped our country and I am proud of them.  Today is a day where we honor and observe the great heroes that phot and served for our country.  Veterans day is considered a national holiday.  

Snowy night

My mom said it might snow soon. I tried on my old boots but they were too small. I bought a new pair of the same boots as last year but one size bigger. They are Sorels. I can't wait to wear them. I want it to snow. I like playing in it and making snow men. I also want to go skiing this year. I have never skiied before. I want to go to Boyne or Crystal Mountain to learn. They also have a hotel with an indoor water park at both of them. I'm looking forward to it!

Model Car

I went to Meijer with my dad today. We returned bottles. With the money I bought a Ford Mustang GT Convertible model car kit. I put it together when I got home. Here is a picture. It like this car because it is chrome on black. Ford makes their Mustangs special. They are designed well. I like converibles because they look cool and it feels good to drive in them with the top down if the weather is good. It's not fun if the top is down and it starts raining on you!

Lunch

It was nice having lunch with my grandpa Friday. It was the first time he saw my new school. He brought us Subway. After we ate, I showed him the play ground, the media center and the band room. My dad couldn't make it this time but it was ok because of my grandpa. My grandpa and I are close. He does a lot for me. 

Fun day

I first went to Sylvan than came home. Then I went to Saxophone practice and here I am resting. Well something extremely exciting happened I got a stripe on the second level gold belt yesterday. I feel so happy for that! 

Tesla Model S-Great Car

This is the Tesla Model S. It is an electric car. This is completely electric not a hybrid! The door handles slide in and out. This car is  worth about 100,000. I would want it in blue. It looks cool and it doesn't need gas!! I love it!

Pre stripe

I went to karate tonight. We were pre striped. On Friday we will be tested for the next stripe. I can't wait because after we are going to play basketball up at Franklin Athletic Club with our friends after karate on Friday. 

Election

I went with my parents to vote today. They vote at the Franklin Church. There was no wait. They said that they hope more people would vote today because it is very important. We went out to dinner after.  We went to Mex. I liked it!  It is Mexican food. The resterant was decorated cool. There was a hot air balloon looking booth. We didn't sit it in though. Mex is awesome!

Mon night

I have karate tonight. We are learning more forms. I like going with my neighbors. I haven't gone since last Monday because we didn't go on Friday because of Halloween.  When we get home I want to either watch a movie or play a board game since we don't have school tomorrow.  My Aunt Kim is coming tonight and having dinner with us. She is going to stay over night because she babysits for a baby by our house and has to be there early in the morning. The baby's name is Grace. She is cute and funny. She is only about one. I like it when my Aunt comes because she always does things with us and gets us cool things. 

Passing away

My mom and dad both felt bad today. My dad's friend, Jim lost his father. My dad went to the funeral to be there for his friend. My mom's friend Leslie's dad also passed away. My mom knew him since she was very young. My mom was so sad. I am friends with Leslie's kids Taylor and Mason. I feel bad that they lost their grandpa. May they RIP. 

Movie

We were going to go to the movies today at Amc and it was closed! There was a water line break. I'm sure the people around there won't have waster either. So now we are going to watch one at home. It's not as fun as going to the theater but it's still ok. My brother wants to watch Tad about an archeologist in Peru. It is animated. I hope it's not boring.