Alex and Leperdy

Great Salt Lake, Utah

2010-02-07T13:19:00.001-05:00

August 10-11, 2009

Today, I got to go swimming in the Great Salt Lake in Utah. It is called the Great Salt Lake because there are salt deposits in the lake. That's where people in the area used to get their salt.

We camped there that night. It was hot camping on the dunes.

There were brine shrimp in the lake, that's sea monkeys. When I lay on my back, the salty water let me float among the sea monkeys.

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge In Utah

2010-02-02T21:03:00.001-05:00

August 12, 2009

Today, I went to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Utah. It was weird. First, we watched a movie about why they had to create a refuge since all the farmers were draining the water and the birds were dying.

I saw two grebes dancing in the movie. And, in the refuge, I saw real grebes.

Fablehaven Review

2010-01-30T08:52:00.001-05:00

Now I will review a book called Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. It is about two kids who find out that their grandparents own a preserve for mythical creatures. And when their grandparents are kidnapped, it's up to them to save them.

I really liked this book because it was an entertaining fantasy which is my favorite kind of genre. The second book in the series was just as good, but I got bored reading the third.

The second book, Rise of the Evening Star, has spies and betrayal. The two kids must recover a powerful artifact before the evil society gets it.

Even though, I was bored with the third book in the series, that was when I was only nine years old. Now that I'm a ten year old, obviously superior, I would probably be able to read the third book in the series with powerful gusto. In fact, I'm planning to read through to the fifth book in the series.

Here is a link to the Fablehaven website where you can learn about the author and visit the preserve of mythical creatures.

Fablehaven (9781416947202): Brandon Mull, Brandon Dorman: Books

ISBN: 1416947205
ISBN-13: 9781416947202

The Grand Tetons

2010-01-12T21:07:00.001-05:00

August 3-4, 2009

Today, I got to the Climber's Ranch in the Grand Tetons. I also learned how to fly fish with Dad and Kayla! Kayla, 1 fish. Me, don't ask.

We met Elana, and went rock climbing with her and her brother.

August 5-7, 2009

Today I went on a backpacking trip in the Grand Tetons. This was not fun! It felt like I had a cement truck on my back!

And I also got stung by a ground bee! On the first day, we walked 3 and a half miles, on the second day it hailed and rained and Kayla broke her tent SO I had to sleep in a one person tent with her! On the last day, we collected huckleberries. Yum yum!

U Dig Fossils In Utah

2010-01-09T18:19:00.001-05:00

August 1, 2009

Today I went to U Dig Fossils with Dad!!!!! It was fun! U Dig Fossils is where you find fossils, mostly trilobites. We all found a bunch. It was fun and cool.

This is a review about trilobites. Trilobites were a kind of invertebrate. There were a few different kinds of trilobites. There was the niobella, a mid-sized trilobite that could grow up to four inches. It lived all over the world in the Ordovician Period.

Some trilobites were amphibians (like frogs) and some lived on ocean floors.

Trilobites were relatives of the horseshoe crab. I think that they're very cool, but don't know why.

Fossils (Pocket Companion) (9780785809708): Judith Milidge: Books

ISBN: 0785809708
ISBN-13: 9780785809708

On the Road In Idaho

2010-01-06T09:58:00.001-05:00

July 29, 2009

Today I went to the Sacajawea Center, where I learned that Lewis and Clark were friendly with the Native Americans at first! It was not my area of interest, and there were tons of bugs outside!!!!

We went there because Mom went South when she meant to go North!

Later, we went to this awesome pool place that had a huge water slide and high dives. It was tons of fun!

A Picture I Took with My Friend

2010-01-05T15:52:00.002-05:00

I made this picture with my friend Ryan. He showed me how to make it with Photoshop. He is really good with computers and even created his own website, Geekify. I'm going to follow some tips in a book my mom got me so I can expose my sister as what she really is.

Redfish Lake Lodge, Idaho

2010-01-05T13:26:00.001-05:00

July 27-28, 2009

Today I went to the Redfish Lake Lodge. It was a cabin next to the lake! Our fishing rod broke so we had to use a bottom line. Kayla caught six fish, and me 0x0. Humf!

I also went kayaking!

I also went to Hot Springs.

Idaho Ice Caves and Hot Springs

2010-01-03T20:19:00.001-05:00

July 27, 2009

Today I went to an ice cave in Idaho. The ice cave is a cavern made by lava covered in ice.

I also went to Nat So Pah Hot Springs. I went on the the high dive and water slide. I also went to a restaurant where I got root beer and ice cream.

Ranch 71, Nevada

2009-12-30T19:22:00.001-05:00

July 23 -26, 2009

Today, I got to 71 Ranch. It has an awesome climbing tree. I mean really good!

It also has a swinging rope. I battled it! For dinner, I had left over steak and mashed potatoes. The next day, we went horseback riding for two hours to check the cow's water supply. That night I went to a big party with food and music. Then, next day we went horseback riding all day in the Ruby Mountains. They're gorgeous, with wild flowers and a beautiful pond. I rode a horse named Amigo.

Paint the Wind Review

2009-12-30T16:28:00.001-05:00

Now I will review Paint the Wind by Pam Munoz Ryan. This book is about a girl who must find the secrets of the past. Can she change from an elegant house girl to a rugged horse rider? And can this book be any girlier?

I think the main idea is that change is important. I think that because at first she was sad, but when her grandmother died and she went to her uncle's home, she was happy.

Paint The Wind (9780545101769): Pam Munoz Ryan: Books

ISBN: 054510176X
ISBN-13: 9780545101769

Review of Willoughbys

2009-12-30T15:06:00.001-05:00

Now, I will review The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry. This book is about parents that want to get rid of their kids, and they want to get rid of their villainous and odious parents! I recommend the book for people who want to get a good laugh and learn new vocabulary!

The Willoughbys (9780618979745): Lois Lowry: Books

ISBN: 0618979743
ISBN-13: 9780618979745

Review of Freaky Stuff

2009-12-29T21:48:00.001-05:00

Now I will review Freaky Stuff by Richard Tulloch. Freaky Stuff is about a kid who has to teach his younger brother that fighting is wrong! Can he get his brother to learn the lesson before it's too late? I recommend this book to everyone!

Freaky Stuff (9780802796233): Richard Tulloch, Shane Nagle, Shane Nagel: Books

ISBN: 0802796230
ISBN-13: 9780802796233

Channel Islands, California

2009-12-28T13:49:00.001-05:00

July 13, 2009

Today I went to the Channel Islands National Park. I saw seals. They were cool!

Extraterrestrial Highway

2009-12-11T00:00:00.001-05:00

July 23, 2009

Today I went on the Alien Highway. It was cool, but the only U.F.O that I saw was Kayla.

Las Vegas Buffet

2009-12-10T23:50:00.001-05:00

July 22, 2009

Today I went to an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet. It was so good!

The Hoover Dam

2009-12-10T23:32:00.001-05:00

July 22, 2009

Today I went to the Hoover Dam. Kayla liked it, but I didn't really care for it. I noticed one thing. It was big, as big as KING KONG!

On the way, they were also building a bridge bypass. It has cable to help support it. It was a C Class arch bridge.

Inside we watched a video that was propaganda.

Las Vegas

2009-12-10T23:12:00.001-05:00

July 22, 2009

Today, I went to a roller coaster. It was fun, but also super scary. It went high, very slow but the rest was not mellow. There was a barrel roll that did not have centrifugal force.

I also rated a dumb TV show.

I also saw a lion habitat. It was sad.

The roller coaster is in a hotel called New York, New York.

We're in Las Vegas!

Review of Weird Stuff

2009-12-10T22:32:00.001-05:00

Now I will review a book called Weird Stuff by Richard Tulloch.

Weird Stuff is about a boy who finds a pink pen that writes beautiful mushy mushy love stories, but nothing else.

He's about to throw it away when he finds the girl of his dreams. What will happen when he loses his pen?

This fantasy, mystery, funny, romance is great. I recommend it for everyone!

Weird Stuff (9780802796264): Richard Tulloch, Shane Nagle, Shane Nagel: Books

ISBN: 0802796265
ISBN-13: 9780802796264

Pageant of the Masters

2009-12-10T22:15:00.002-05:00

July 16, 2009

Today I went to a festival called Pageant of the Masters (PM) in California. PM is where people make a 3D version of pictures. In other words they make a set and put real people in it. It was OK at first, but at the second half I fell asleep!

One was of a statue of a dragonfly person, from a brooch by Renee Lalique. It was big and green! It was outside, but I was freezing!

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Review of Chupacabra and the Roswell U.F.O.

2009-12-01T23:42:00.001-05:00

Now I will review the book Chupacabra and the Roswell U.F.O. by Rudolfo Anaya.

It's about a government conspiracy C.Force. C. Force first cloned chupacabras and now aliens. What are they planning next! It is funny, with a lot of action. I recommend it.

ChupaCabra and the Roswell UFO (9780826344694): Rudolfo Anaya: Books

ISBN: 0826344690
ISBN-13: 9780826344694

California Skate Park

2009-11-30T15:23:00.001-05:00

Today I went to Vans Skate Park in Orange, California. It was fun. I also saw Transformers, the movie. It was good!

Review of A Week In The Woods

2009-11-30T14:29:00.001-05:00

I read a book called A Week In The Woods by Andrew Clements. It's good! It's about a kid who is rich and gets a crazy teacher. He goes out for a week in the woods. The story is funny.

A Week in the Woods (9780689858024): Andrew Clements: Books

ISBN: 0689858027
ISBN-13: 9780689858024

Legoland, California

2009-11-30T14:22:00.001-05:00

July 11, 2009

Today I went to Lego Land. It was really cool! They made the whole world out of Legos.

It was awesome! I went on a few rides. There was one where you fly around on an arm! I saw fireworks. They were colorful.

Ruby and the Rockits Set

2009-11-29T21:41:00.001-05:00

July 10, 2009

Today I went to a movie set Ruby and the Rockits. At first, it was good, but then I got tired. The comedian did a score thing, and I was the team leader.