Little Writer

Dallin loves to make up stories and books. He is always "writing" a book. Recently I came across a website called Storybird. You can use art already there and write a story to go along with the pictures. Dallin asks to do it all the time. We recently figured out how to incorporate one of his favorite car games, Back And Forth Story, into Storybird writing. Dallin selected a group of artwork and started the story. (Of course, this time I did all the typing for him. Usually he does his own typing and the sentences are very short and hard to decipher.) When he finished the first page, we could make it Russ's turn and he would get on his computer at work and write the next page. We did this a few times till Dallin was ready to finish up the story. Dallin thought it was a blast and I had to read it to him over and over again. You can read it here.

I've Started Finally

My Christmas shopping, that is.  I've started looking for online deals to get some of my shopping out of the way. I've got some good deals too, mostly clothes. This year we have decided to use the idea I am sure many of you have seen on Pinterest. Dallin is getting something he wants, something he needs, something to wear, and something to read. That is it from Mom and Dad besides PJs to wear on Christmas Eve. Santa always brings one or two things and stocking stuffers. I already got the "something to wear" from some great online clearance deals. They are summer clothes, obviously,  but he is all set for winter anyway. I also got a great deal on a lunch box since school purchases are all done. That is the "something he needs" since next year is kindergarten and if he goes it will full day. The last thing I got was the "something to read." I got the book The Lightning Thief. Has anyone read it? I was hoping since he loves listening to Fablehaven, he might like it too.  It's the toy gifts that always get me. I never know what to get. Any suggestions? What are you all getting for your kids?