School's Out- July/August 2011
When I last wrote in the spring of 2011, I was looking forward to playing baseball in my favorite town in the flat state of Massachusetts. I sure had a wonderful summer. With the help of some friends, I also did a bit of traveling to Alaska, our largest and the 49th state. Check out the scenery! The icebergs were impressive, and the air sure was chilly! I was looking for penguins, but didn't see any. Since then, I've learned about them in school, and I know now that they can't be found this far north.
I also traveled on a ferry from Connecticut in New England across the Long Island Sound to New York to watch a baseball tournament with Mrs. H's son. Boy was that a hot weekend! The temperature went into the triple digits, and was over 100 degress! Being laminated made me extra sweaty, but I survived. I found some flat straws and was able to drink a lot of icy water. No ice cubes for me, though. I prefer ice shavings and ice chips, because they are flatter. As you will see, since I've become flat, for some reason, I like everything around me to be flat, too. 2D is the choice for me!
This is me on the ferry.
Did you know that when you go to the beach or on a ferry around New England or nearby states, that you are in the Atlantic Ocean, the world's second largest?
I'll be travelling over the world's largest ocean (Hint: It starts with a P) later this year. But no matter what the ocean is, I love to travel with my surfboard or boogie board and ride on the crest of the waves. Cowabunga!
School Days-September 2011
A month later, I started school again, and here I am. I love second grade so much that I don't want to move up to third! I've already learned a lot this year, too. I really enjoy learning about the world, and know that second graders spend time reading about the continents and our wonderful country.
I'm A Traveling Man
Now that winter has arrived, I get to hop into a suitcase and really see the world. I am hoping to share my many adventures with you in this blog. The first one to take me into the sky was Connor, and we flew to visit his grandma in Florida.
Not only do I enjoy the sand and weather of the Sunshine state, I also love its fantastic flatness! Did you know that Florida is one of our flattest states? Here I am relaxing at Siesta Key Beach.
Connor also took me to a sand sculpting contest, which was really amazing. I would loved to have stayed there for several weeks, but I knew that I'd be back again soon to visit Abby's and Mariah's grandparents. Thanks for the fun times, Connor! See you back at school.
Down To The River
The next place I traveled to involved a long flight and some really flat food! I got to use chopsticks and eat rice and noodles. (To be honest, I do much better using flatware like a fork, but I love to try new things.) My wonderful hosts were Grace's grandparents, who took me on a tour. Here I am near the Yangtze River.
Did you know that the Yangtze River is China's and Asia's longest river? I was so happy to have a chance to see it.
Wow! Thanks for the hospitality! China sure is a beautiful country. I couldn't stay long, because I was off to visit Jocelyn's relatives in the Asian country of Bahrain.
Here I am with a view of the skyline in back of me.
Did you know that Bahrain is an archipelago, or group of islands, located in the Persian Gulf? What excited me most about this adventure was that I was going to see and possibly ride a camel! My host let the camel check me out first. He eyed me suspiciously, but since I'm still here to tell my story, you know that he left me alone.
Did you notice that my host is wearing a Stanley Cup t-shirt? At first, I was so flattered thinking that he was wearing it just for me. Then I realized that he was supporting one of my favorite teams. Go Bruins! Hockey is a sport that I really love. Can you guess why? (Hint: It has to do with the faces on the puck, which I learned in school is a cylinder.)
Free Falling
Well, my camel ride was over as soon as it started, as I quickly slid to the ground and landed flat on my back. Ouch! I guess the hump just wasn't flat enough for me, and I sure didn't have a saddle. But it was fun for a few seconds. I know that if my brother Arthur were there to see that, he'd be laughing at me. So, remembering something I'd heard recently in an assembly, I'd take that negative, put a positive spin on it, and call my move the Cool Camel Slide. Oh yeah! Bet Arthur's never done that before!
Since you have read several of my books, you know that one of my mother's favorite expressions is "Hay is for horses." But did you know that hay is also for camels? Camels eat hay, dried desert grasses, and even native fruits like figs and dates. I was happy to read that they are not interested in eating flat eight year old boys. Otherwise, I would have been on the menu. Gulp!
Let's Get It Started!
Well, it is time for me to slide into my envelope and head off for some more exciting adventures. I've packed a flask of milk and some Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies for the flight. (Thanks, Abby, Lizzy, and Jocelyn!) I've got many trips planned, and can't wait to learn more about our world. I even have some adventures that I've already taken, but just haven't had time to write about yet.
I am looking forward to spending time with a few of you during school vacation week. Can someone please take me skiing, skating, or snowboarding? Last year, I went to New Hampshire on a ski trip, was flattened by a runaway ski, and then fell into a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken! I did the chicken dance after I climbed out on a ladder of drumsticks. It was a lot of fun.
Please check with your parents, and if it's ok with them, click on the link below to listen to a cool song and watch a video about me on You Tube. Did you know that I've met all of these famous people? Can't wait to meet a few more!
Keep those cards and letters coming!
Your friend,
Stanley Lambchop
