Henry's World

April 2, 2008 Dear mom and dad, Something memorable has happened to me lately. You both know just how much I like reading. Mrs. Louthian hands out an award each month for whoever reads the most books. I have not ever got the award. Well, I have very recently got the award. I can't tell you just how much I like it, with its deep blue ribbon and the gentle clink-clink of the chain. When I got it, I just couldn't believe it! Sincerely, Your son, Henry

Have you ever been to Utah on a snowy day, where all the snow has turned to ice? Well if you haven't, listen closely. When I went to Utah I found all the mountain peaks were covered in ice. That's right, ice. When I got there I breathed in the smell of fresh wood. I felt happy with my rising in the air. Through the rest of the trip I felt good, like I had won $1,000,000!

Cooking is her favorite as she makes delicious things. ( Teacher's note: What? Henry's verbal answer: macaroni and cheese) My mom has long fluffy pure black hair, with a few tangles. She's a very busy woman, always doing different things. She really loves to knit, with her needles flashing making beautiful things. She's my good mom.

It was my birthday. I was very anxious at dinner. Earlier, my dad had given me a present to open after dinner. Finally, it was time to open my present. As I opened it, I gasped. My dad had given me a box of basketball cards. I opened it up. As it turned out I got some good cards. I felt as lucky as if St. Patrick's Day had come a month early!

Baseball has always been special to me. Every time I swing the bat, I dream that I was in the big leagues, hitting a home run. Every time I pitch, I dream I just struck out Babe Ruth to win the World Series. Baseball is my specialty. I like baseball!

The Blueberry is a machine that helps transport T.V. to people who needs it. When a person who needs it walks up, the front grabber will reach out and grab them. Then, the front grabber will sit them in front of the T.V. Whenever they get thirsty, the faucet will give them water. Whenever they need paper, the printer gives them paper. With hope to save the world, it will continue on its tour. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comment from classmate: "You have very good detail, and heck of a dream." -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comment from teacher: "I especially like the way you used complex sentences."

One night I was alone in my bed, I felt myself drift off to sleep. I dreamed I was away from home on a dirty and cracked sidewalk. I was on my bike, riding. My dad was also riding his bike. My mom was walking. We were next to a beach. Up ahead was a sharp right turn with a lamp next to it. Dad went first, he got across safely. Mom went second, she got across safely. I went last. My handle twisted. I felt myself fall. Straight into the ocean! It was the scariest moment of my life. I looked down and saw a hungry shark waiting for me. I couldn't stop, I was going to fast. I fell hard.... straight onto my comfy pillow. I was safe. I was back from ocean and in my room.