My Awesome Family

I have lots of family that live all over the United States! I, however, live in China. I was a grumpy troll for Halloween. I was a grumpy troll because trolls are mainly grumpy.

My brother also lives in China with my family. Often times I think that Phoenix's smile is weird. It looks a little like the elf guy's smile. You should know him if you have ever watched the movie Elf.

I have also been to Thailand with my family. My mom is feeding the pumpkins. You were able to feed elephants at the park we went to! Apparently, this elephant did not like pumpkin.

My dad is in China also. We bought a keyboard that dad is playing on. He has one of my books up, but he is playing by ear.

Warning: This newt is not part of our family. He is not in China either.

My grandma on my Dad's side, Grandma DuBravac (That's what I call her. My parents call her something different), is not in China. She is in D.C. It is awesome that she gives us candy!

Grandma Terry, my grandma on my mom's side, is at our house in America in this picture. She lives in Fullerton, California. She is a great artist. She paints chairs and they look awesome.

This is Scott and Irena, my new aunt. Beware of Scott; he is an ogre. I could not get a picture of Monkey on here though. In February, we will have to see what he looks like.

I have other family members, but I didn't have pictures of all of them, and they were not available to get pictures of right then. I am sorry if I did not include you.

My family is totally awesome and each person has different talents. I am lucky to have such a great family.

The Creation of the Swans

I know how to do origami! It's really fun. So far I've memorized how  to make swans, envelopes, and boxes. One day I decided to make origami swans, and when I say "make" I really mean it! I 1) cut, 2) colored, and 3) creased. Talk about  the three Cs!

Alas, I did not have a picture of the first stage! (cut). But I do have two of coloring!

This is my flock of swans. It's all finished! (For now)! I will make more! I will never be defeated!

p.s. Can you think of any names for these swans? They are all girls. Hey! Don't ask me!!!! Most of my animals are boys!!!!!!!!!!

The Greatest Dumplings Ever

A couple of weeks ago, I made dumplings with Phoenix, my brother, and Lareina, our friend. First, I mixed the filling for inside the dumplings.

 Next, I rolled out the dough for the skin of the dumplings. Nice rolling pin, ehhhhh?

Lareina helped me lay out already rolled dough so it doesn't stick together. We put flour over it so it didn't stick.

 

Finally, we put the filling inside of the dough and closed the dumplings up. We laid all the dumplings out on a big flappy plate. We had so many dumplings, and all we needed to do was cook them! They were some of the yummiest dumplings I have ever eaten!