23 June 2010

Introducing: The Big Sister


(WOW, we need to update this! The Big Sis is almost 12!!!!!)New Intro coming soon!


In honor of her upcoming tenth birthday today we introduce The Big Sister. Just recently she learned to use the online catalog for our local library system what fun to be able to browse and hold books, any time of the day. Have fun getting to know The Big Sister a little better and don't forget to take the Ten Around Ten Challenge, she'd LOVE to hear from you!

Favorite Book: I could NEVER list them all!
Favorite Poem: Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost --I know it by heart! (click)
Current Favorite Series: Right now I am reading and listening to the Redwall Series.
Favorite Genre: Mystery and Fairy Tales
Favorite Author: E.D. Baker (click), C.S. Lewis  (click), Blue Balliett (click), Nancy Springer (click), Brian Jacques (click) and Louise Erdrich (click).
Favorite Place: Home
Favorite Restaurant: The Fusion in Frankfort, Michigan and Trattoria Stella, Traverse City, Michigan (click)  --but home is my absolute favorite place to eat!
Favorite Color: Violet, light green and light blue
Favorite Tree: Maple
Musical Instrument: Flute -I've been studying with Lisa Johansson, from Song of the Lakes and Freya, for two years.
Favorite Pastime: Listening to books on tape and drawing
Hobbies: Reading, beading rings, playing house with The Little Sister, swimming, biking, playing the flute --more to come!
Favorite Movie: Ever After and Singing in the Rain
Favorite Food: Mom's Burritos
Favorite Time of Day: Sunrise
Favorite Quote: "If you don't like something change it.  If you can't change it, change your attitude." Maya Angelou I found this quote on my Honest Tea iced tea cap.

What I like about the Books for Walls Project: Sharing books with other people!
Some of my ideas/suggestions/thought/hopes for the Project: I am hoping that the picture project will happen and the gallery will grow --we need pictures of people reading in non-ordinary places!!
My Favorite BFW's Challenge so far: It's hard, I don't have a favorite!!

4 comments:

  1. Dear Big Sister, I adore your Maya Angelou quote! Your such a wise young lady!

    Here's hoping you enjoy discovering all the hobbies that will one day fill your vitae!

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  2. Book Sphinx6:51 PM

    Dear Big Sister-kudos for reading and adoring Louise Erdrich! I was twice your age before I tipped back the first cover of an Erdrich book. So much catching up to do...

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  3. Dear Book Sphinx I like your profile picture (on FB)I look forward to hearing more from you!

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  4. Hi!!!
    It's your cousin Meghan!!!
    Have you read the Hunger Games or Harry Potter yet?

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