Miss Priss

2011-06-30T15:44:00.000-07:00

Hey! sorry I havn't blogged for like half a YEAR! I am now riding at a farm in suffolk(I think) named pam herman farms. the head trainer Heather is awsome. she is so reanforcing. nothing is bad evrything is either good, perfect, or needs more practice, to her. all the people who ride there are so nice and offer help whenever you might need it. it's only 50$ per lesson. and you don't need to own a horse to ride there because they have school horses. they also board if you happen to have one. hear are some pics of pam herman farms and me and the Hanoverian warmblood I ride. her name is chloe and she has been boarding there for about 3 years.

pam herman farms

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me and coco (chloe)
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my first show at PHF on their school pony misty.
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heather, and me on chloe
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my friend martina and I
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my first show of 2011
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me and coco
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most recent photo's
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DONE
oh, sorry if these came out mumbo jumbo I am not quite sure how to transfer pics.

Halloween Goodies

2010-10-03T04:34:00.000-07:00

Hey! On saturday night I was Booed. Booing is when a mystery person gives two other people a bag of halloween treats plus the instructions on what to do next. I have booed 7 families which equils 15 kids.

Why I Need a Horse

2010-04-16T07:38:00.000-07:00

I should have a horse. I am a horse fanatic. Although horses can be all lot of work there are many benefits.

The first benefit of having a horse is learning how to ride and take care of them. You learn essential lessons on how to keep your horse healthy and happy every day. The second benefit of having a horse is that you are entrusted with the well being of a life besides your own. I believe it is a good thing to learn what a big responsibility it is to keep your horse healthy happy and exercised. Having a horse also prepares you for when you have to take care of your self without your parents there to do it for you. The third benefit of having a horse is education. You learn how to ride and how be safe around horses all in all how to be a good equestrian.

In conclusion I should have a horse not just because it is fun but because I will learn responsibility. Without a doubt having a horse is fun and educational at the same time. A wonderful combination.

Kindness pays off

2010-04-13T05:48:00.001-07:00

Here is my fable illustrating that kindness pays off.

There once was a boy named Jacob. Jacob was a small boy of 9 with dark black hair. Jacob's father told him to go and fetch some ducks from the pond so that they could eat. Before he arrived at the pond, Jacob found a baby raccoon on the forest floor. The baby was lost so Jacob looked around and saw a rotting tree stump. Deciding that this could be the raccoon's home he picked up the scrabbling baby and walked over to the stump. Up popped the mother raccoon chittering so much that it was clear that this was her baby. Jacob let the baby down in the stump and left to fetch the ducks.
When Jacob got home his father took the ducks in one hand and slammed the door in his face with the other! Wondering what had just happened, Jacob opened the window and saw his father making a delicious duck soup for himself and none for Jacob. Jacob was astounded his father would do something like this. Looking around, Jacob noticed that it was getting dark and he couldn't stand here all night. Jacob set off towards the pond in search of more ducks, As he past the hollow tree trunk the raccoon popped out and pulled him in. Surprised, but grateful, Jacob put lots of leaves over himself to keep himself warm and went to sleep. In the morning Jacob woke up the raccoons and told them to follow him to his house. When they got there he asked the raccoons to dig a passage beneath the house and into the living room. Jacob and the raccoons stood behind his unsuspecting father. The raccoons suddenly jumped high in the air and onto his father who was so surprised that he ran away screaming about the house being haunted by the ghost of two raccoons with rabies.

The Book Arts Bash

2010-04-11T14:31:00.000-07:00

My mom and Lydia organized a writing competition for homeschoolers called, The Book Arts Bash. Here are the winners.

Kindergarten and First Grade:

Winner:
A Big Problem by Brianna T.
Runners up:
Adventures of Big D and BMC by Emma W.
Zoo With A Strange Zookeeper by Vivian L.

Second and Third Grade:

Winner:
The Adventures of Blue Flame the Heroic Giant Squid-Fighting Hero by Sage M.
Runners Up:
Ruby, A Twisting Tale by Emilie M.
Mittens the Cat by Melea von T.

Fourth and Fifth Grade:

Winner:
1 by Nicci M.
Runners up:
One Girl Revolution by Sadie Z.
Blaze by Alexandra S.

Sixth Grade:

Winner:
The Princess by Lena G.
Runners up:
Becoming Callie by Lena G.
Trixie by Lydia A.

Seventh Grade:

Winner:
Happy Ending is a Place by Mandy H.
Runners up:
Violet Fire by Bryn B.
Kite by Hannah S.

Eighth Grade:

Winner:
Hollin by Garrett R.
Runners up:
Common Animals by Thomas B.
Little Angel by Adayla S.

Ninth Grade:

Winner:
Why I Missed the Second Set by Rose C.
Runners up:
Untitled by Larissa S.
Tales of the Humbats: The Seventh Piece by Raven M.

Tenth Grade:

Winner:
Children of the Stars by Holden M.
Runners up:
Shattering Darkness by Vienna H.
The Scouser Cap by Emily V.

Eleventh Grade:

Winner:
Cadence by Scout G.
Runners up:
Vengeance: 25 cents by Kathleen M.
Don't Look Down by Tanya S

Twelfth Grade:

Winner:
If Pearls Could Sing by Pamela C.
Runners up:
Broken Things by Emily D.
Falling Night by Anna W.

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3 point paragraph - My favorite ways to enjoy a Saturday

2010-01-29T08:08:00.000-08:00

Today, while we were doing Shurley English, I wrote this time ordered form of a 3 point paragraph. This was my first attempt at writing one.

I have three favorite ways to enjoy a Saturday. These ways are drawing a horse, coloring a picture and taking the dogs for a walk. First, I like to draw horses. I like drawing horses because they remind me of Mia, the horse I ride. Second, I like to color pictures. I never get bored coloring. I like to imagine different reasons why the pictures are the way they are. Third, I like to take the dogs for a walk. It is always fun to look at their faces and say what you think the dogs would be saying if they could speak.
I like to draw horses, color pictures and take the dogs for a walk because they all require imagination.

I love writing and Shurley English is teaching me how to write well.

Fun at the science fair

2010-01-17T06:35:00.000-08:00

Did you know that adults can identify smells better than children? I tested this for my science fair project. I also discovered that most men identified pine needles as cleaning fluid. Dad says that is because so many cleaners smell of pine. Only one of my subjects correctly identified pine needles but most of them identified vanilla.

Thank you to the following homeschool-friendly businesses for supporting the GUESS Homeschool Science Fair and the young scientists of Hampton Roads!

Green Olive Tree is an internet company based in Portsmouth, Virginia and owned and operated by a homeschooling family. They offer a broad range of internet services, from reliable web hosting to corporate infrastructure solutions and server administration.

SKS Science supplies homeschoolers and other educators with all the science supplies you need to turn your dining room table into a proper laboratory. Browse their site for test tubes, bottles, face masks and other lab supplies and books.

Book Exchange is the largest used bookstore in Eastern Virginia. Unlike most musty and confusing used stores, this one is clean, bright, inviting, and has a huge selection of used homeschool books. There's always an interesting curriculum find on these shelves!

Folkmanis Puppets makes the most delightful animal puppets available outside Santa's workshop. Meet their most unusual creations like llamas, Chinese dragons, ostriches, flying squirrels. Unusual materials create realistic textures, and they all move in very realistic ways. Irresistible.

The Happy Scientist, Robert Krampf, hosts an online wonderland for budding scientists. With online science lessons, experiments to try at home, a science photo of the day, and new content added all the time, you'll love setting your kids loose on this site.

Mad Science is Hampton Roads' premier provider of science enrichment classes for children. Summer classes include "Crazy Chemistry" and a space camp developed with NASA! New homeschool science classes are being offered in Norfolk and VA Beach, with more planned for fall.

Moore Expressions is a homeschool bookstore in Virginia Beach, VA. They sell used and new homeschooling curriculum, host a support group, and publish a newsletter called the Bayith Educator. They are the premier source for homeschooling books in the Hampton Roads area.

Norfolk Karate Academy offers classes in Tang Soo Do (Korean karate) and Gracie Jiu Jitsu (Brazilian grappling and self-defense). With classes for children, teens, and adults, it's a great way for anyone to get in shape and kick things in a socially acceptable way!

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Mariner's Museum has amazing programs for homeschoolers learning about maritime science, history, and even pirates! Their spring homeschool series features lessons about the Civil War. Visit Mariner's Museum for historical exhibits and educational programming.

Virginia Air and Space Center was host to the homeschool science fair this year, and delivered awesome science classes for homeschoolers from their education department. The VASC is the educator resource center for the NASA Langley Research Center.

My favorite horses

2010-01-04T09:03:00.000-08:00

This is the paragraph I had to write in school today.

I have 2 favorite horses. These horses are named Misty and Mia. My first favorite horse is called Misty. I like Misty because she is very gentle and listens well. My second favorite horse is Mia. Mia is very funny and loves candy. My two favorite horses remind me of kids always wanting love, attention and most of all candy.

This picture is of me on David. David is a lazy horse.

fablehaven

2009-07-21T05:56:00.000-07:00

dear readers if you like fantasy or even if you don't I have discovered the joy of a serten book or to say four books the of wich are

FABLEHAVEN

griffen the dragonflie

2009-07-14T13:56:00.000-07:00

Today I was at the pool when I was finished I got out on the stiars in fact I wish I hadent cuase if I hadent I wouldn't have found Griffen. Griffen is a dragon flie I found him 3/4 dround so I took him home I put him in a cuntainer with toilet papper in it for cushining I put sticks and rocks and leafs and even a bit of dirt I let him dry of then I covered my fingers in ice cold water and held them in front of him he did not drink I tried catching bugs but it didn't work finaly he DIED.

SWIM TEAM

2009-06-01T15:35:00.000-07:00

to day I had a swim lesson I am on GENT SQUARE SWIM TEAM so KOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! I love to swim.

smile wink
WWWWWAAAAAAAHHHOO! :) ;)

ON THE INSTANT

2009-06-01T15:04:00.000-07:00

ON THE INSTANT

One day in the sun I was feeling full of fun,
so I went to the pool and had a blast in a watery duel!

P.S I made this up (ON THE INSTANT)!

Chinese dog treats

2009-01-22T14:54:00.000-08:00

Did you know that Chinese dog treats kill little dogs? My dog almost fell victim. We don't know what it is in the dog treats that does it, but it does. I know little of the things that happen but Mom told me some and here they are. The victim stops eating its food and only wants the Chicken Treat and throws up a lot.

My cousin Roy

2009-01-06T15:40:00.000-08:00

We are at Walt Disney World with my mother's cousin Roy. Roy and Ben love the scary rides but Mommy and I were screaming, "Stop!", on a mini rollercoaster. Roy is 40 that is 5 years youger than Mommy. Roy lives in South Africa. The last time Mommy saw him was 8 years ago. That was before we were born.

My favorite ride is Kali River Rapids. It is a water ride that isn't very scary exept when you go down a steep hill I did it twice. Once on the dry side and once on the wet side.

Ben's favorite ride in Epcot. It iss Mission Space it where you travel to Mars and you almost don't arrive in one piece. I really can't tell you more because Ben is glued to a movie and won't talk to me.

Tomorrow we are going to the Magic Kingdom. On Thursday we are going to Hollywood Studios and on Friday we are going to Seaworld where we are going to do a behind the scenes tour.

This last weekend we were in Atlanta where we went to the world's largest aquarium and to see the King Tut exhibition.

Ben and I had pizza from a restaurant for the first time in our lives. These pizzas were safe, they had no gluten, dairy or soy. We had them three times. It was the best pizza I have ever tasted (shhh, don't tell Mommy because she thinks she makes good pizzas. She does make good ones, just not as good as Pizza Fusion's).

A cardinal

2008-11-24T09:14:00.000-08:00

A poem by Shira Bryn Silverberg

On a winter day a cardinal shines like a ruby through the gray.
They do not migrate and seldom move from habitats they call home.
Cardinals use their beaks to break nuts, not to give people cuts.
Cardinals are friendly I had one I named it Hendly.

(I don't really have a cardinal.)

This week's spelling list

2008-10-05T06:49:00.001-07:00

is here

Book Report: The Story of Jamestown

2008-09-03T08:55:00.001-07:00

Title : The Story of Jamestown
Author : Eric Braun

England wanted gold and silver, so she sent the Susan Constant, the Godspeed and the Discovery full of settlers to North America. They landed up at the Chesapeake Bay. They anchored near a spot called Cape Henry which is in Virginia Beach now.

American Indians have lived there for thousands of years. At dusk, five American Indians tried to scare the settlers away. After a small battle, the explorers took the wounded men back to their ship, the Susan Constant.

Newport and other captains opened a sealed box from the London Company. It contained the names of the council's members and one of the names was John Smith. John Smith wasn't really the captain in the first place, he was just chosen to go on the expedition. he was not wealthy like the other chosen men, and none of the other men listened to what he said.

The settlers became friends with the Powhatans who were the Indian tribe who lived in Jamestown.

When the fort was built Newport and a small crew sailed to England.

There was no word that the settlers and Jamestown had suffered from disease and sickness. Few men wanted to hunt, work or build houses. By late fall they prepared for another challenge. John Smith said, "I am setting out to find a route to the Pacific ocean". While he was gone, he found a tribe of Indians who did not trust him.

The chief that found him, did not kill him. Gave him to his brother, Powhatan who ruled 30 tribes. After two days, the chief released Smith.

A day after Smith returned, another ship came with supplies. Smith tried to convince the other captains that they were invading the Indians' land but they would not listen to him. When the other leaders were gone, all the men decided that John Smith was their best leader and they made him president.

The settlers and the indians got on fine, but the Indians were secretly worried and then they started attacking the colonists. This angered the settlers. Soon more settlers and more weapons arrived.

In 1698 a fire destroyed much of Jamestown but by then the English had towns and farms all over Virginia. The colonization of North America had begun.

Book Report: Our Strange New Land.

2008-09-02T13:02:00.000-07:00

Title: Our Strange New Land.
Author: Patricia Hermes

This is a book about a girl called Elizabeth who sailed from England to Jamestown. Her brother, Caleb, did not go with her because he was sick. She brought his notepad as a diary. In Jamestown, Elizabeth met Pocohontas, the chief indian's daughter! Most of the men did not work and also stole from the store house! The indians were very nice to James Smith the colony leader.
Elizabeth had a friend called Jessie. Elizabeth helped thach the roof of her house The Bridger family was lazy and did not work.
When they went to church it was long and boring.

2008-08-27T11:26:00.000-07:00

This morning Archie had a hair cut. You wont believe what a difference it makes!
here is a before pic

after

people I like like yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

2008-04-21T14:10:00.000-07:00

1 jone woren 2 gabriel 3and4 mom dad 5 zoe 6 mariah

jone woren pocket nigh gabriel silly mom dad love zoe temper mariah fun

mariah's dad my docter

The Wild Horse

2008-03-05T09:35:00.000-08:00

by Shira

A wild horse called Sally lived in the mountains. She loved the grass. Once a girl was wandering and saw sally. The girl's name was Ani and she lived 10 minutes away. From that day on, Ani always came in secret each morning to Sally. One morning when Ani went to Sally, Sally let Ani ride her. they rode to the market place and to Ani's house. She begged he father and he said to Sally that she could stay.

THE BAD KNEE

2008-02-21T04:52:00.000-08:00

Today I am bored! Ben is still on his computer. He is not concentrating on Big math time. that is a math Drill. MOM has a bad knee . Poor mom! We are waiting in the waiting room. MOM is a bit worried about her knee. Dad doesn't want to do his work.

at Guggie and poppops

2008-01-20T15:58:00.000-08:00

I am at my Guggie and Poppop . I am sleeping in the same bedroom as my brother Ben who is especially annoying. I can't get a wink of sleep . I miss my daddy . jan 2008

Fish on a Dish

2008-01-04T13:23:00.000-08:00

A fish on a dish

is a very unlucky fish.

They cook him from raw

then hear a bawwww.

What could it be

said granny?

They found a sheep

then cooked it deep.

Oh, what a good dinner they had.

I am glad.

The Mouse

2008-01-03T12:55:00.000-08:00

We've been listening to "Revolting Rhymes" by Roald Dahl. They are very funny. I wanted to write my own revolting rhyme. Here is it.

A Mouse

by Shira Silverberg

A mouse which lives in a house,

is a very unlucky mouse.

It goes around,

under the ground,

and finds some cheese

with lots of bees.

A woman shrieks

if she hears squeaks.

She gets a knife

and then the mouse's life.

The End

Fun, fun Saturday.

2007-12-29T10:44:00.000-08:00

Today I went swimming and had lots of fun. We played taxi and had lots of fun as well. We went to the Organic Food Depot. When we were going to the YMCA it was hot, when we went out it was cold.

I have a dog called Ginger. She loves to lick people . She is playful and she is stuffed. I have a brother and he is annoying. I have a mommy who has red hair. And I have a daddy who goes crazy when he sees a koala. I was born the 10th of April year of 2000. My favorite kind of dog is a collie.

Housework, housework, housework

2007-12-27T15:06:00.000-08:00

Today we cleaned the entire house. We cleaned under mommy's and daddy's bed. Cleaned our rooms. Emptied and cleaned the trash cans and the dishwasher. Cleaned the stove, the counters and the toilets. I had a great time. I enjoy cleaning.