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!!