3. Happy Halloween

We had a pumpkin decoration contest in the library this week. The sick pumpkin was the winner.

2. Halloween !!!

1. Hello!!!

Hello! We are new class 1 b. Woody is ready to start new adventure :-)

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New school year 2011/2012

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Good news.

Woody was given the Polish Passport. Now he can stay in Poland.

We are very happy! Woody, congratulations!!!

Mathew and Woody

Few days ago I spent a great weekend with Woody the tiger.

At Saturday we watched TV and played in the garden. Woody played on the slide and swing. He liked best playing football with me and looking at the fish. All the time Woody had a great mood.

Woody likes my tortoise. They spent a lot of time together and stayed friends forever.

At Sunday we had a garden party. We ate meat and salad and I think it was Woody’s favourite food. After that he slept very well all the night.

All my family liked this little tiger a lot and we hope see him again.

Mathew

Tom's Visit at the Lindsay's

Tom rode in his backpack on the walk home from school today.  I introduced him to my Mom and Day who were very excited to be hosting an "exchange bear."  I asked Tom and my Mom if they wanted to play New Super Mario Brothers on the Wii and they both said "yes." Tom watched at first and then took over for my Mom when she went to make dinner.  At dinnertime we sat next to each other.  Tom tried the coleslaw but said he liked honey better.  After dinner Tom and I played Rummi-cub with my Dad. Before bed we watched Spring Wipe-Out and had a snack.  Tom and I had Cherios.  My Dad tucked us each in bed with a book to read.  I slept in the top bunk and Tom slept on the bottom.

Tom was still asleep whe I woke up so I got out of bed quietly and closed the door.  My Mom and I had to wake him up at 8:00.  We were worried that he was hibernating since it had been a cold night.  Tom and I made our own Wipe Out course that included sliding down the stairs on my sleeping bag.  Then Tom took a nap while I ran errands with my Mom.  When we got home we made paintings with markers and water.  After that we had lunch.  Tom asked if he could have some bread and honey and then didn't eat his bread at all, but ate up all of our honey.  In the afternoon I played on the computer.  Tom watched at first and then played too. Later we had Family Game Night.  We played cards games and ate appetizers.  Tom had chicken poppers with honey-mustard sauce.  My Mom tucked us in to bed that night and Tom was too tired to read.

Tome slept in again today, but we knew he would wake up eventually.  He had Cheerios for breakfast and then read the newspaper while we went to church.  After church Tom went bowling with my family and church friends.  I won 1 game and he won 2.  He had honey popcorn.  Later we went to dinner with my Nana and Papa.  Tom sat in a special chair.  He wasn't sure if he liked being belted in, but that bear can be quick and I didn't want him to get lost.

Hannah and Tom

Tom and I sat by the fire.  My Dad and Mom and Logan were there.  We made a craft on Saturday.  It was a bear.  Thank you for letting me take Tom home.
Love Hannah

Tom and Emma

Friday -- March 11

Tom and I came home from school together.  We ate a snack.  We watched TV.  We played for an hour.  Tom and I played with a dog and the dog bit me.  We are going to bed now.  Good Night!

Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper

This week we read the book Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper by Cynthia Rylant.  Henry's mother and father are going to a Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dance, and Henry and Mudge are staying with Mrs. Hopper across the street. Henry's never been in Mrs. Hopper's scary, old stone house with its droopy trees and dark windows and gargoyle on the door. But inside, Henry discovers a houseful of surprises -- a grand piano, a room full of costumes, and eleven cats for Mudge to play with!

When we finished the book we got to have a costume day at school.

Kian and Tom

All of Kian's ancestors from his dad's side of the family are from Poland.  Both sets of his great grandparents came to the U.S. in 1906.  We were so excited to have a little Polish bear in our home.  Unfortunately the only "Polish" words we know are "Busia" for Kian's grandmother and "Cicia" for Kian's Great Aunt Mary.  Family members call Kian's Dad "Dwa" because he is the second-born child in the family.  We aren't even sure these words are Polish.  But Kian's last name is Majchrowski and we know this in Polish.

We were very happy to host Tom over the weekend.

Tom's Trip to Harper's

Tom met my sister and played pirates with me.  Later we had pizza.  We read a book about princesses.  Tom spent the night with me at my friend Alyssa's house.  He watched us do a jewelry craft.  Tom helped us celebrate my sister Maggie's birthday.  Sunday morning we slept in and then helped Maggie put together her new Lego's and played the piano with me.  He thinks I do a great job!

I really enjoyed Tom's visit to our house and I hope he can return soon!

Paleontologist Day

Last Friday we had dinosaur day.  We dressed like paleontologists and learned about dinosaurs.  We learned how paleontologists dig for bones.  We made bones from clay and our teachers buried them and we got to search for them and dig them up.  Tom was a big help.

Tom and Reece

Tom came home on Friday afternoon with Reece.  He played trains in Reece's room.  Later that night Reece and Tom had steak and potatoes for dinner.  After dinner Mom made everyone including Tom clean the house because company was coming the next day.  Then they went off to bed.  Reece introduced Tom to the many stuffed animals on his bed.

Tom and Reese played trains again and watched Thomas the Tank Engive videos.  They went to Reece's sister's soccer game and got to play a little soccer too.  We all came home and waited for our visitor's to arrive.  Once the doorbell rang, Tom got to meet Reece's Grandparents.  Reece and Tom helped Peapop take pictures of Daddy, Emma, and Jillian get ready for the Girl Scout Father/Daughter Dance.  Everyone looked very nice.

Reece and Tom got up early to get ready for church.  After churcy we went to look for new furniture for Reece's room.  Reece was bored but enjoyed sitting on all of the differnt couches and chairs.

Reece was excited to go to school to see all of his Valentines.  Tom stayed home with Mom and watched her do errands.  Once Reece came home he showed everyone his treats and told everyone he was excited that he had no homework.  Reece's Grandparents took everyone to the Fusion Steak House for a Valentine's Dinner.  It was yummy.  Reece and Tom were very excited about the Chef making dinner right in front of them.  The chef tried to throw rice into everyone's mouth!  The Chef missed Reece and everyone laughed.

Reece and Tom are off to school.  The Blair family had fun sharing our weekend with Tom.  We will miss you!

Happy Valentine`s Day!

Tom's Trip to Braxton's House

Friday -- Feb. 4
Tom rode the bus home with Braxton.  They went to Braxton's NaNa's house and ate chicken nuggets for dinner.  When we came home Tom and Braxton played X-Box 360 and watched wrestling before they went to bed.
Saturday -- Feb. 5
Tom and Braxton slept in on Saturday morning.  When they woke up they had to get ready to watch Baxton's Big Brother Coty wrestley for his middle school tournament.  The whole family cheered for Coty who came in 3rd place.  After the tourmanment we went to Arby's for dinner.  Tom enjoyed Arby's.  Braxton, Tom and the Ernest family went to Walmart to pick up some groceries.
Sunday - Feb. 6
Braxton and Tom woke up on Sunday and watched Special AGen Oso.  They also played basketball.  Braxton and his Mommy read a story about sharks with Tom.  We spent most of the day cleaning up and getting ready for our Super Bowl party.  Tom met the rest of the family.  Tom wore a Packer's and Brown's jersey during the game.  He enjoyed the game and rooted for the Packers with Braxton.  Braxton and Tom fell asleep during the game but woke up just in time to see the Packers win!  Baxton and Tom ate a lot of good food!
We had fun with Tom this weekend.

Tom's Visit with Nicole

Tim and Nicole along with Nicole's sister Juliet was picked up from school Friday by their Mom. Tom enjoyed a dinner of chicken wings, rice, and broccoli, one of Nicole's favorite meals.  After dinner Tom, Nicol and her sister and parents went to see the Globetrotters basketball players. Tom watched the Globetrotters spin the balls and make fancy passes.  At night I put pajamas on Tom and he slept with Nicole.

Saturday -- On Saturday Tom and Nicole went to a Chinese New Year Party.  She had ona Chinese dress and Tom wore a Chinese costume too.  We saw many Chinese dancers and ate good food.  At night Tom and Nicole watched a movie with my sister and a babysitter as my parents went out. 

Sunday -- Tom and I went to gymnastics with my sister and cousins in the morning.  We played games and went to the grocery store with Daddy in the afternoon.  We had egg rolls, rice and salad, yum!  Tom and I and my sister and neighborhood friends also played Xbox Kinect, we played some games and then read some books and went to bed.  I had fun with Tom and will miss him he is gone.

Tom and Jake

Tom rode the bus home with Jake and met his bear named Gary.  Tom went to Jake's hockey practice.  Jake showed Tom all of his toys and Wii games.  Jake took a lot of pictures with Tom, his sister, Julie, his 2 dogs Lulu and Lucy. Tom watched the Steeler football game with Jake and his parents.

Tom sat with Jake while he ate his favorite dinner of turkey and potatoes.  We went bowling.  Tom went with Jake and Julie to spend the night at his Grandparents house.  They played on the computer.  Monday there was no school because we were celebrating Martin Luther King Day. We went to eat at McDonalds with Grandma.

Spending the Holidays with Tom

Tom met my dog Snow and they liked each other.  Tom sat by my Christmas tree and he liked that too.  Tom wanted to know how soon Christmas Eve was coming because he likes seeing people and opening the presents.  We had snow on Christmas.  Tom wondered if it snowed in Poland too.  Tom was very excited about Christmas.  He even tried to open my presents.

Woody and Mrs Krystyna

Woody spent his Christmas time with Mrs Krystyna. He learned singing Polish carols.

Have a look!

He helped me to prepare Wigilia which is the traditional Christmas Eve vigil supper in Poland, held on December 24.

It was a fantastic Happy New Year! He visited the most important Lodz square – Manufaktura!

After Christmas time Woody tried to be in good form. So the best way to do it was Nordic walking!

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

Tom went to Bradyn's

 

Tom got to watch Bradyn win his 3rd wrestling tournament in a row.  Then Bradyn got home and he got really sick.  Tom took good care of him. Bradyn and Tom colored pictures together.  Bradyn kept trying to get Tom to open a Christmas present but I told them it was too soon -- no presents until Christmas! Bradyn and Tom had a good time.  Thanks for visiting.

Christmas in Poland.

Tom's Week-End with Adam

Friday, Dec. 10 --Tom and Adam had a snack of Dip-n-Dots as soon as they got home from school.  Adam wanted to teach Tom how to play the Wii Shrek game before dinner.  They had steak, noodles, broccoli and some cucumbers, yum!  We watched some TV and Mr. Och read Diary of a Wimpy Kid before going to bed.

Saturday, Dec. 11 -- After a great sleep the boys woke up and had 2 oranges for breakfast.  Adam had to go to hockey practice.  We decided Tom should stay hope where it was warm.  Then they played outside and went to Adam's cousin's birthday party.  At bedtime, Mr. Och read some more of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Sunday, Dec. 12 -- Tom and Adam watched a movie called Spy Kids.  We are waiting to see if we get tons of snow.  If so and they close the school, Tom will get to stay another night.

Monday, Dec. 13 -- Tom and Adam learned when they woke up that school was cancelled because of bad weather.  The played hoops in Adam's room.  Mr. Och played with them.  A snow day -- What fun!  We will have to wait and see if Adam and Tom will have school tomorrow.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 -- No school.  What a great time we are having with Tom.  He's been the best guest to have here.

Wednesday, Dec. 15 -- School today.  We had a great time with Tom.

Tom visits with Leah -- Dec. 3 - Dec. 6

 

Tom and my family went to eat at Quaker Steak and Lube after school.  Tome and I had a grilled cheese sandwich and goldfish crackers dipped in Ranch Dressing mmmm----my favorite.  The rest of my family ate wings.  Then we went shopping.  We went home and had a hot bath and went to bed.  When we woke up on Saturday my Mommy had already gone to work and Daddy cooked us scrambled eggs for breakfast.  We took my brother to a friend's birthday party.  Mommy brought a pizza home for dinner.  After that Tom and I went to my friend's swimming birthday party.  We had a lot of fun.  On Sunday we slept late and then played with balloons we brought home from the party . Then it was time to clean my guinea pig named Bugsy's cage.  We got to hold him.  Tom loved Bugsy very much.
I think Tom had a lot of fun with me and my family.

Christmas time is coming!!!

Mathew wrote:

CHRISTMAS TREE

Today we decorated Christmas tree. It was nice job and we had a lot of fun. We made many decorations by our self , and some of them we brought from home. Our Christmas tree looks grate and we like It very much. Woody helped us a lot :)

We wolud like to sing a song.

Mikołajki

Woody helps us making a lot of funny Christmas things!

Happy Thanksgiving Tom

 Tom's Trip to Kayla's House -- November 23, 2010 - November 28 

 Tom went out to the backyard to play with Kayla.  He liked swinging on the swing set.  Tom really like playing soccer.  He also liked going down the sliding board.

 

Tom went for a walk with us.  He took our dog Toby on his leash.  Tom wanted to play the Wii.  He played Mario Cart with Kayla.  Mario Cart is a racing game.  The Wii is an electronic game you attach to your TV.  Kayla read the book Thidwick the Big Hearted Moose by Dr. Seuss.  This is a story about a moose that lets different animals live on his antlers. Tom said "I am glad I do not have antlers."  Tom enjoyed cuddling with Kayla while she read the book.



We went to Oglebay Park to see the Festival of Lights.  Tom loved all the bright lights.  His favorite was Frosty the Snowman.

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TOM

Tom had turkey dinner with our family at Kayla's house.  He got to meet all of Kayla's Aunts and Uncles.  Tom watched Kayla's Mom and Day prepare dinner.  Tom helped to set the table.  Everyone went around the table and said what they were thankful for.  Grandpa Chuck said the prayer.  We all sat around the table and ate until our tummys were full.  Tom had a second helping of turkey.  We had mashed potatoes, gravy, turkey, sweet potato casserole, ham, corn, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, cranberry salad, vegetable salad, pecan pie, apple pie, carrots, stuffing, and pumpkin roll.

Tom helped Kayla and her family put up and decorate their Christmas tree and decorate their house. 

Tom played with Kayla's baby brother Evan.

Tom was trying to talk Kayla into pulling her loose tooth.  Kayla tried but her tooth isn't loose enough.

 

We hope Tom had a great time!  We will miss him.