Thursday, December 26, 2013

About Ruby

Ruby is a quiet and rather shy girl. However, in her foster home, she is a happy girl who plays a lot, loves petting, and sure does purr! She would do well with other cats or even a nice dog. Ruby's sister is Rory, and they do not need to go together, but wouldn't mind it! If you would like to meet Ruby, please email dakjan50@yahoo.com
Ruby

Ruby

Tuxedo • Young • Female • Smal
                                                        Theo




seattle ,wa                   cat                 russian blue          young male

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

                                                            Ryann the cat
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Petfinder Adoptable | Cat | Domestic Long Hair | Seattle, WA | Radish

Petfinder Adoptable | Cat | Domestic Long Hair | Seattle, WA | Radish

Petfinder Adoptable | Cat | Domestic Long Hair-gray | Seattle, WA | Theo

Petfinder Adoptable | Cat | Domestic Long Hair-gray | Seattle, WA | Theo

Petfinder Adoptable | Cat | Tabby - Brown | Seattle, WA | Mr. Pig

Petfinder Adoptable | Cat | Tabby - Brown | Seattle, WA | Mr. Pig

Petfinder Adoptable | Cat | Domestic Long Hair | Seattle, WA | Pongo

Petfinder Adoptable | Cat | Domestic Long Hair | Seattle, WA | Pongo

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Chapter 2: A Day of Adventure

On page 42, it says, "The Nez Perce people admire a person who forgets himself and thinks of others first." Soun and his father, Ollokot both showed that they take this value seriously.
Would you be brave enough to stand up to a mountain lion to save a baby horse, like six-year-old Soun did? Or would you choose to quit a race that you had a really good chance of winning to help a friend who needed you, like Ollokot did? Can you think of a time when you put someone else's needs or wants ahead of your own?
I think it's cool that the Nez Perce were so good with horses. Do you think they invented horse racing? 

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Chapter 1: Summer Festival

Wow, there are so many jobs that the Nez Perce people had that sound really interesting: The Sun Herald who wakes everyone up with a positive message, The Riders, The kids who search for traces of nearby animals, the Storytellers... What would you want your special job to be in a tribe like that?

Soun and his grandfather, Chief Joseph remind me of you and Gram. It is interesting how the grandparents in the Nez Perce Tribe are encouraged to be a big influence on their grandchildren to "teach them how to live good lives" (21).
The root-digging festival they are headed to sure seems like a pretty big deal. Everyone wears their most valued and fancy items. What would you wear to a festival where you had to look your best?
Chief Joseph got his name from white people. I did not know this. I guess it makes sense--Joseph isn't exactly a Native American name. Did you notice on page 25, how the white people are portrayed in a negative way? Chief Joseph and his sons call the white people strange, liars, and say they are full of broken promises. I am telling you Nat, white people were horrible to the Native Americans. They were the worst thing to happen to them. 
It is interesting how much everyone is always hard at work at something. Even the three-year-olds had jobs! I bet they don't mind working so much because they get to be together and they are working with love for each other, instead of working like we do today, for other people and away from our families. What do you think?

Oh boy, I sure am looking forward to Chapter Two!

Soun Tetoken

Hey Nat, my book has FINALLY arrived.
Looks like it's from someone's classroom set.
And it's also signed by the author! Pretty cool, eh?

Alright, I had better get to reading, so I can try to catch up with you! 

Love you!!

Monday, November 25, 2013

Denver, Do You Want to Go Outside?

Someone needs to go potty!
Come on, let's go!
Shall we take the stairs?
Down we go, hold on tight!
Keep going.
Almost there...
Here we are.
Don't forget to grab a bag (or two) before we head out.
Alright, time to head outside.
Someone is in a hurry.
Denver's new bathroom.
Look at the clouds tonight.
Time to head back upstairs; let's take the elevator.
Going up?
Someone is learning to be comfortable on the elevator.
Getting close.
Potty break accomplished!

Thursday, November 7, 2013


                                                             The Check in




we are reading Naya Nuki.i am doing my homework. it is so easy to do i love mrs.noland.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Thanksgiving in SEA This Year

Hi Natalie Rae!

Guess what?! The lady that works at the front desk at my work (the receptionist) is part Guamanian! I told her you were born in Guam and she thinks that is pretty cool.

I bought your plane ticket to come out for Thanksgiving. We are going to have SO MUCH FUN!! I am still unpacking (yuck!), but your visit gives me motivation to get a room ready for you, and get everything else all set up. That is what I am doing today. What are you up to?

I love you!

-Mom

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Looking for a Good Book

Hi Natalie,

Have you
decided what
we are going to read
yet?
I need a new book.
Love You!
-Mom

Monday, October 21, 2013

Neon Watermelon Bow Ties

Hey Nat,

How are you? Did you get your project turned in okay? How are you liking your new glasses? You forgot to send me a picture of you in them. You can post one on here if you want.

We are signing the lease for that apartment tomorrow. I can't wait until you can come out to visit! We are going to be in Boise on Saturday morning. I think we are spending Saturday night at Nana and Papa's house, so you should try to sleep over too!

I was taking care of your Sims a little. Both of the Natalie girls spent the day at the ice skating rink. My girl is planting. That is all I got to. Maybe on Saturday, we will finally get that latte made! Bingur on Virtual Families sure is stubborn. He hardly works and he and his wife would never have any babies, so I adopted them one yesterday. She is cute. I bought her an outfit, but then accidentally put it on the mom. Grr. Ah well...

What's new with you?

I love you!!

-Mom


Saturday, October 19, 2013

me and nana are working on the science project tomorrow I miss you

Thursday, October 17, 2013

What's Happening Miss Nat Nat?

Hi Nattie Rae!

How are you doing? I started work at my new job. There are a lot of really nice people there. One lady I work with has a little girl who is nine, just like you! Maybe you two could hang out when you come to visit. She has really long, blonde hair like your buddy, Nora.

I went to my cousin Craig and his wife's house yesterday. They are a hoot! You will really like them. I think they just might get a kick out of you too! We might live near them in Seattle, when we get an apartment.

How is school going? Are you practicing your math facts? I think you should take our Space Game to your dad's house, once I get back to Boise and can get it to you. Did you find a shoe box for your erosion project?

I have to go walk Denver Dog.  Talk to you really soon!

Love you!

-Mom

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Musical Monkeys and Unabased Wolves

Dear Natalie,

You forgot to take someone with you this morning. I decided to bring him with me. When we drove by Baker City, Oregon today, Spencer found a station on the radio that he really liked: 94.5. You should check it out if you ever find yourself in that range. Who ever knew of a sock-monkey who is crazy about old-school country western music?
 

 I am not sure if you have anything planned for your science project on erosion yet, but I thought you might be stoked about this book they have at the Downtown Library!      Here's the information:

Title: Super cool science experiments. Erosion
Author: Kazunas, Ariel. Additional Author: Simon, Charnan.
Format: Physical Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Publication Information: Ann Arbor, Mich. : Cherry Lake Pub., c2010.
Language: English
Subject: Erosion -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature.
Audience: Kids (No Age Level) ISBN: 9781602795259
Contents: What makes a scientist? -- First things first -- Worn by weathering : rusting away -- Worn by weathering : freeze and thaw -- Eaten by erosion : blown bare -- Pushed ahead, left behind -- Eaten by erosion : steep slopes -- Do it yourself!
Holds: 0 Copies: 2

I sure do miss you already sweetheart! Denver and I are staying in a smelly, muggy, cold hotel room. It sure isn't very comfortable! Denver helped himself to the rest of your hot chocolate this morning. He really needs to work on his manners. We are both pretty sleepy from that 8-hour drive. We made two stops on the way: one in Caldwell because I forgot to put air in the tires and the Stage Stop there has FREE AIR, and one in Washington to go potty and get more gas.

I get to start my new job tomorrow morning. I am going to bring the turtle painting that you gave me to hang up at my desk. I bet it brightens up my space! I wish I would have remembered to bring my "teacher" coffee mug that you got me. I will figure something out.

How was your day? Did you make it to choir okay?

Goodnight my sweet girl!

Love,

Mom

#mommylovesthatoneteenytinynattierae!
my mom left so sad.i dont know what i am going to do with out her:[

Monday, October 14, 2013

The Eve of Separation

It's our last night together, for at least a couple of weeks. Tomorrow morning, I will be making my way to Washington, so that I can start my new job on Wednesday. I have entrusted Miss Natalie to take care of Spencer, my beloved sock-monkey/best sleep-mate. I think it is going to be hard sometimes, but I am hoping this and other things will help us keep in touch. We want to read a book together. I hope Natalie chooses something good! I am 32 years-old, I have one fluffy wolf named Denver and no hamsters, but a want of a soft kitten! My favorite color is red. I like book reading, long walks and warm drinks.
                                           
me and my mom being silly
My mom and me are about to move apart we thought it would be fun to start this blog.I'll start by telling you about me.I am 9 years old,i have 2 dogs and 1 hamster.I love wolves and huskies.My favorite colors are black and silver.So I hope you enjoy,see you next time:].