Embarking On A New Adventure Series

Hey all it's me? I'm still here...just been busy at school.

I can hardly believe it..... only 10 weeks of school before summer vacation. Before we know it I will be going into the third grade. I'm sort of scared to go into that grade. I hear they have tons and tons of work...and the big TAKS test ....this is all too much for me. I still think home schooling would be great for me...don't you think so???

Okay, enough...with summer right around the corner I've decided to start something new. I have many relatives who love to travel and some who live very far away. I'll be sending my new "friend" FLAT Dylly on some adventures with them. He'll be traveling far and wide and sending back valuable information about his travels.

We took his first picture right here in our backyard. You know "there's no place like TEXAS" to begin your travels. He was out back playing in the bluebonnets and having a great time. If you look at his attire it might give you the first hint. Can you guess where he might be going? His motto will be "dress to impress". I will tell you he'll be having lots of fun and be in great company. As soon as he has a minute.... he'll send us the first picture.

Be sure to visit often, you never know where he'll appear.

Dylan

Hockey Bee Update

Okay, friends....I went to the Bee and had a wonderful time. They say the second time can be a "charm" and it was. I felt very comfortable sitting in my "row" this time. In fact, I might have "enjoyed" it too much because I fell out in the 3rd round. Yep, you heard right, the 3rd round. I missed the word "walnut"...can you believe that. I can spell" oceanographer", but I missed "walnut". Oh well, it's not how good you spell the words, it's how much fun you have and I HAD LOTS!!!!!

This week is really tough at school. We're into geometry and it's very interesting. Then in science I have to do a report on jellyfish. I think I will make a video for my class presentation. I think it would be fun and interesting. I will have to check with my teacher first. Let's hope she agrees. With spring break coming next week...I would have plenty of time to practice. I know I can get it done.

Okay friends, lots of homework to do tonight. Check back often, you never know when I will update.

Love ya,
Dylan

Hello Everyone!

Gee, how time flies.....when I hear my parents say this I always wonder just what it means...now I think I know. It's been so long since I got together with my secretary to update this blog. One day it was January and now it's already March.

Let's see...where do I begin. In January I made the all A honor roll...that was great. In our math class we've been learning to multiply and divide...can you imagine that. My Mom says she never learned that in 2nd grade. I've really been teaching her a whole lot of things. It's like we're learning together. She says if she had know all of these "strategies" when she was small...she would have been a genius. What ever!!!!!!!!!!!

In February we had our Valentine celebration. I got lots of valentines from my friends and I also gave lots of them. What fun!

Now it's March and it's time for the Hockey Bee once again...remember, I went last year and stayed till the 5th round. When we had our spell off I didn't do to well. I came in third. It wasn't a good day for me. But, I got lucky (it is March ya know). The kid that beat me is not able to go so my teacher asked if I was willing to participate. I jumped at the chance to represent my school again. It's been short notice but I will try my best to get further this year. I've learned lots of new words. No one ever said 2nd grade would be easy. The Bee will be this Saturday, March 6th. Maybe I can find a lucky penny to put in my shoe. Wish me luck.

Back to the school scene: Yesterday was a TAKS day at school. In my class we also took a TAKS simulation. (That's a practice test) It was really hard to sit still for such a long time. I keep telling my Mom I don't want to go to 3rd grade because they have to take the "real" TAKS. I want her to "home school" me...my Nana just laughs. Can you see my Mom being my teacher...she says heaven help us.

Well, it's homework time again....more later. I will post after i get back from the Bee on Saturday.

Dylan