Hannah and Molly's story

Today I got to play with Molly and we got to see a geyser.  I had so much fun and Molly did too. We drank water from a toilet bowl drinking fountain. we lost track of time and rushed out so we would not have to sleep at the Exploratorium.  the end

The Story of When My Tooth Came Out

I was eating cheerios, honey nut of course, and I bit into a honey nut cheerio.  My tooth came out.  I showed my daddy that my tooth was out.  The end. 

My daddy loves me too much.  So that's why I love him too much.  My daddy saw the tooth,.  He helped me put my tooth on the shelf, so I love him sincerely., 

Apple Hannah's daddy is a writer, poet, editor and reading producer extraordinaire.   It's where her creativity and love of story telling comes from.  Daddy is also known as Paul and Banana Paul to fit with his fruity family.

the frog prince

Once there was a little girl named Tiana.  She wanted a restaurant, but one night there was a frog on her window.  The frog croaked; she screamed and yelled.  Tiana ran out of her bedroom.  Later when she grew up she wanted to have a restaurant.  First she had to kiss a frog (and upon doing so became a frog).  After their adventures, they kissed each other again.  They turned into people again.  Then she and Naveen had their restaurant.  The end.

An update on our lives:  We have been spending a lot of time playing games (sorry, connect 4, and kosherland).  We have also been doing a lot of making up stories and then coloring our characters.  We have been picking a planet and creating a character from the planet.  We will post pictures soon.

Events - USA - Art Is...You - The East and West Coast Art Retreats

Events - USA - Art Is...You - The East and West Coast Art Retreats

The party breaks out

Once upon a time, there was a great little girl and she wanted to have a party.  The only thing was that she thought that the party would break out.  So she put up signs not to break out at her party.  Her party was going to be great.  Nobody at her party broke out, but one kid named Joanna tried to.  Laura saw that happening, so she asked her mother if she could go to Joanna's house.  Laura's mother told Laura "yes!"  She asked Joanna "will you please stop that because it's annoying other people and people are looking at you right now."  Then Joanna understood and Laura went to her house.  The End.

We have not updated our blog and so we're sorry.   We meant to, but life got in the way.  We are asking our Magic 8 Ball some serious questions.  We have been saying Magic 8 Ball "how are you are working?"  It's been saying lots of "ask again later."  Hannah asked it if "Ben was her boyfriend" and it said "Yes."  Hannah also ventured to Ben's birthday party the other day at Pump It Up. 

In order to help with our creativity and book writing, we have a new pencil sharpener.   We have been working on a book about princesses, professor goo goo, some goblins and monsters.  We also worked on a story last night where we picked a planet and then made up a "person" from that planet and weaved the two lives together into an amazing story. 

Well, we are off to finish making our granola (thanks Nicola for the recipe).  It is super easy and Hannah was a big helper with it.

G'night to all and hopefully, we will post again soon!
Apple Hannah/Orange Lisa

The Day of Once

Today, Apple Hannah is telling a new story:

So, once upon a time there was a little girl and her name was Ella.  Ella was seven.  So, one day she went out to play.  Then she knew it was the first day of happy new years.   Then she saw a bird flying over her head.  The bird was there because it was getting ready for spring.  Ella then saw a seagull and it was there because it was almost springtime.  She liked them very, very, very much.  The end.


We are also giving a brief update.  We drove to Humboldt County in Northern California to see Hannah's cousins Gracie and Collin (along with some other family members).  On the way up, Hannah heard her name on KFOG.  She was so excited, which really made my day since I recorded the special message as part of their annual 10@10 holiday card. 

In Humboldt, we had a great day at the beach and in Ferndale with cousin Gracie.  It was a brisk day to be sure, but so much fun.  Hannah got some really lovely gifts including a beautiful handmade bracelet and light catcher.  She also got a craft folder (homemade) from mama with some pages to color, blank music pages for her to write songs on, and a calendar to make.  I "borrowed" the idea from the far craftier Nicola.  Hannah loved it and it provided entertainment for the 5 hour drive home in the rain.  She also got a nice set of markers, crayons, colored pencils and water colors (which helped with the drive home too).   Hannah got a science kit and made some crystals in a test tube.  She asked Santa for dolls (either Moxie Girlz, a Barbie/Ken getting married set from h-e-l-l, or a small stuffed Alice in Wonderland doll) and science stuff.  She got the science kit and she also got two Moxie Girlz dolls AND the Alice doll.  As a bonus, because she was willing to give away 6 dolls before Christmas for those who had no Barbie type dolls - she got a small stuffed Glinda doll and a Dorothy doll.

This week, I have been at work helping another attorney prepare documents for trial (page-line deposition designations and motions in limine).  Hannah has been with her friend Rachel, and my dear friend Robin (and her husband, Greg).  They have been lovely.  Hannah and Rachel are doing a mini ice skating camp.  Hannah had skated only one other time in her life, last March at Lake Tahoe.  She is really enjoying the skating lessons and now wants to take ice skating (in addition to her ballet classes) and she also wants to play soccer (and piano). 

Hannah returns to school next week (she needs to write a few more sentences by hand to practice her handwriting and spelling before then). 

Below are some pictures of Hannah, Collin and Gracie.  Best wishes for a warm and safe New Year and for much joy and love in 2011. 

Be well,

Apple Hannah/Orange Lisa (and Banana Daddy)

What I've been up to....

My cat, Alaska, shows his belly as he takes a nap.

The globe story in pictures

Another picture for Lala (HanIsa - the two of us together)

I love Lala (Isabella) and Audrey.  Audrey left my school last week and I know Isabella will be sad.  Here we are all playing together.

I dictated this story to my grandma, who wrote it down for me.  The globe story illustration is up there.

It has been a while since I blogged.  I've been busy.  I've been spending time with my grandparents, decorating the tree, having playdates/making new friends and getting ready for Christmas.  I helped to bake cookies and make candy.  i went to a great place - the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland www.chabotspace.org  I saw a movie about stars and played a game in the Bill Nye (the Science Guy) area and won a certificate.   today i went to Numi Tea with my grandma www.numitea.com  My mom loves their tea. 

I am so excited because I get to see my cousin Gracie tomorrow for the Christmas holiday.  I have to go pack now for our trip.

Thanks for reading and I will talk to you soon.

Much love and Merry Christmas,
Apple Hannah/Orange Lisa