my grandma arrives!

My Grandma Dee arrived the 21st of May, 2008. When we were putting our jackets on to go to my sister's last day of ballet, we noticed that her bag with the ticket in it was lost! And if you think "oh, sure just explain to the guards that you lost the ticket," well, Russian guards are very strict! So we couldn't see her ballet class, so we went to a Ukrainian restaurant (Taras Bulba).
Today we went to Detzki Mir (childrens world) and looked through $50-$120 sport jackets (and they were all too. small!) Finally we found a beautiful jacket , dress shirt and tie which Grandma bought for my birthday. Then we went to Moo-Moo, a restaurant with all sorts of Russian food, and now I'm asking my mom whats for dinner (it's pizza).

The Beyars

These are our friends the Beyars. I have known them a long time. They live across the street from us. Emma is my age. Last Saturday we went to Victory Park with them. We rolled down a grassy hill a lot and flew kites and ate hot dogs to celebrate Victory Day. We go to every single one of their birthday parties and they come to every single one of ours. We have known them for five years. We went to a conference together in Hungary. Before the conference we all went skiing in Slovakia. Emma and Joel are great skiers. I'm good, too, but not as good as them. They are great friends and I hope to see them in America sometime. ---by Christopher

My Friend Victor

This is my friend Victor. Victor is one of my best friends. He is from South Africa. He is nine years old. He lives in my old apartment. I like him because he is nice. I've known him for a long time. I don't even remember when I met him. We usually talk together whenever we meet at school. He goes to Hinkson Christian Academy which is where I go for PE and Art. We also see each other at Awana and Cub Scouts. He likes chess and Club Penguin and so do I. He is a good friend.
---by Christopher

This Morning

This morning I awoke with my brother and sister squabbling. I sighed. Andrew (6) and Katie (4) are so noisy so I waited for them to finish their breakfast, get dressed, get their jackets on, get out of the apartment and eventually go down the elevator, get outside the building, and drive to school, biting and kicking. Then I got out of my room and started writing my blog, while I listened to Follow Me Now by Alvin and the Chipmunks. Then I ate my breakfast which I forgot to eat earlier. I looked at my 3rd pickle building which I copied from the one in London, England! (here's a view of it from the Tower of London) Mine is 5 ft. tall! I am a great creator and everyone says so. When I was 5 I built a Lego Schooner!------by Christopher

Introduction

My life has been a series of adventures. By the end of this year I will have been to almost 20 countries. My greatest adventure will be this summer. I will go on a train from Moscow to Helsinki. Then we will travel by boat to Stockholm. Then we will travel by train to Oslo, Norway. In Norway we will see the Viking Museum, then we will go on a boat to England. To N.Y. City passing the Statue of Liberty on the 4th of July in the Queen Mary 2! A drive to Niagara Falls! To Oakland, California. to Orlando, Florida with free tickets to Disney world! And a free apartment for a year with a swimming pool!
So I am definitely going to get my Travelers Activity Badge for Cub Scouts!
-----by Christopher