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| photo by: Sammy This is the enormous Lego city that I built all by myself. |
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| photo by: Dana (Sammy's mom) Here I am in my backyard practicing basketball for my summer league. |
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| photo by: Dana (Sammy's mom) This is me working proudly to set up my blog. |
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Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteIt's remarkable that you and your friends have your own blogs in the third grade. I'm so proud of you and love you very much.
My favorite movie of all time is Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Eggplant Parmesan is my favorite food and I eat it cold or hot. I like blogging because I can do it with my darling grandson.
Sincerely,
Joan (Sammy's Grandma)
Dear Grandma,
DeleteThank you for leaving a fantastic comment! If you had to pick hot or cold Eggplant Parmesan which kind would you prefer? My favorite part about blogging is meeting wonderful friends all over the world! I hope you can comment again and visit my blog.
From,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular blog! Congratulations for earning a blog!
Your first post is amazing! I do not play basketball, but I still enjoy shooting hoops. I play Baseball, Tennis, and video games.
Thanks for adding me to your side bar. I will add you to mine.
Well, my favorite food would have to be hamburgers, and my favorite movie is Harry Potter (series). Finally, my favorite part about blogging; it is hard to choose. It's probably publishing comments to bloggers all over the world.
Sincerely,
☆R♔yce☆
Dear Royce,
DeleteThanks for leaving a comment on my new blog.
Yes, it is hard to choose what is your favorite part about blogging. Your favorite part about blogging is my second favorite part about blogging. I enjoy baseball, tennis, and video games, too, but not as much as Legos, basketball and blogging. I hope you can comment back to me soon.
Your Friend,
Sammy
Hi Sammy,
ReplyDeleteMy Favorite movie is Grease and I love Cheeseburgers too. Did you know that Denver Colorado is the home of Cheeseburgers? I learned that when I moved here. They even have a plaque on a wall about that fun fact.
Have you ever tried a cheeseburger with cream cheese? If you have not you should try it. It tastes better than it sounds, I promise.
I have never blogged before but I will be back to check yours out. I think it is great that you were able to start a blog.
Your Friend,
Grace
Dear Grace,
DeleteSpectacular comment for the first time! Since your state is home of the cheese burgers, how often do you eat cheese burgers? If you walk into any restaurant will they have cheese burgers? Next time I go to Denver, Colorado I am for sure getting a cheese burger with cream cheese!
Sincerely,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
DeleteIt would be logical that every restaurant here would have cheeseburgers, but they do not. I probably eat cheeseburger 2-3 times a month. My very favorite place to eat the is call "The Cherry Cricket". The cook the burgers over lava rocks.
This restaurant, the Cricket, has even been featured on the show Man vs. Food. I learned on that show that some people order burgers with peanut butter. I think that sounds gross, yuck! What is the craziest thing you have eaten on a Cheeseburger?
When you come to Denver we should definitely go eat burgers at the "Cricket".
Sincerely,
Grace
Hi Sammy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on earning your very own blog! You must be so proud! We are excited to hear all about you!
My favorite movie is "Pretty Woman"...My favorite food is "Baked Ziti with meatballs"...and the reason I like blogging is so I can stay in touch with my friends and family even if they live across the country!
Sophia (2 years old) is with me and she says her favorite movie is "Chipmunks"...her favorite food is "popsicles"...and she enjoys blogging with you because she likes all of your pictures!
Chat soon!...and we are looking forward to seeing you in June...meet us at the waterslides!
Your friends,
Elisa and Sophia Stearns
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Dear Elisa and Sophia,
DeleteYes, I am proud of earning my own blog! Also my fifth favorite movie is "Alvin and the Chipmunks." I can't wait to go on the water slides at Huntington Beach (the top one is so much fun). See you in June.
Your friend,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your Blog! Wow, I am really proud of you for earning this Blog. I know that your teacher only gives this privilege out to a few students in her class, and I know that you worked really hard to earn it. I am also very impressed that you were able to create this Blog, it looks great!
To answer your questions... my favorite movie is The Notebook ( I love romances) and my favorite food is Sushi!! I have never blogged before today, but I would have to say the best thing about blogging is that I can follow all the exciting things going on in my wonderful nephews life.
Love,
your Auntie Sheri
Dear Aunt Sheri,
DeleteThank you for leaving a comment. It is very good for a beginner to leave such a quality comment! What is your all-time favorite sushi restaurant? My mom loves that movie too! Yes, I have been working very hard to earn my blog and I'm very proud of myself. I'm hoping to see you guys soon.
Love,
Sammy
Way to go Sammy! Blog looks great! Keep up the good work. Kathy, Mollie, Kate and I hope to see you and your family on a trip to sunny California one day soon.
ReplyDelete--Wex
Hey Wex,
DeleteThank you for taking the time to leave a comment on my blog. If you and your family don't come to California soon, maybe we will travel to Memphis and catch a Memphis Grizzlies game.
Yes, I will keep up the good work.
Your friend,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteI too have a hobbie of playing legos. Sadly I do not no were my other legos are. Also my favorite sports are basketball, handball, baseball, and soccer. My mom doesn't let me that much legos, but at least I do have some.
What type of lego characters do you have?
Sincerely,
Trey
Dear Trey,
DeleteI have a lot of Lego characters, but my favorite are my Lego army and police mini figures. I even ordered special army weapons from Japan for my Lego men. Maybe one day after school I can show you my army and police Lego figures.
I can't wait to see you in class.
Your friend,
Sammy
@ Sammy,
DeleteI too have many Legos, but I lost a lot. Also I don't have that many weapons but I'll tell you some. I only have a light saber, and I have two collections. They are Star Wars and Lego city.
Can you name some of the weapons you ordered from Japan?
Sincerely,
Trey
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
I also love basketball. Sometimes I build Legos, but it is not my favorite thing to do all day. Once I built Lego that was like 1,000 pieces. Sadly, one day I was playing a game with a ball and it knocked it over. :( You could tell that I like blogging because I earned my own blog too.
Sincerely,
Parsa (Yollis)
Dear Parsa,
DeleteWhat type of Lego did you build that had so many pieces? The exact same thing happened to me, except my Lego that got knocked down was a little less than 1,000 pieces. Luckily I fixed it. :) The Lego I'm talking about is a gigantic crane. I can't wait to visit your blog again!
Your friend,
Sammy
Sammy,
ReplyDeleteI am impressed with you first blog. It is such a nice blog for someone only in the third grade. I am not a huge movie goer but if I had to choose it would be On Golden Pond. That might tell you that I am a senior citizen. I just retired from being an elementary school principal. You ask about favorite food and that would be BBQ ribs. I say there is nothing better. I see from your pictures that you play basketball. That is my favorite sport. I still like to shot hoops and play horse. Living in San Antonio Texas also makes me a big Spurs fan. I bet you like the Lakers. Am I correct? In school I loved math and social studies. What is you favorite subject to study? Your new friend in San Antonio Texas, Mr. Cantrell
Dear Mr. Cantrell,
DeleteThank you for leaving a comment on my blog. I haven't seen the movie "On Golden Pond," but my grandpa did the marketing for it. My mom loves that movie too. I do like ribs, but I have to say that my favorite food is cheese burgers. I am a Lakers fan, but I like the Clippers the most. My favorite subject to study is math. I bet it was hard being an elementary school principal!
Thank you for taking the time to comment on my blog.
Your new blogging buddy,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteI love your post. My favorite food is spinach. I like spinach because it is nutritious, and it is healthy for you. I also admire Zookeeper because it is a really funny movie. Do you think Zookeeper is funny? I like blogging because you can say what you feel about that post and it is fun to read other people's comments.
Your friend,
♥긌Ell♥e긌♥
Dear Ellie,
DeleteI do not like spinach, but if I had to eat it I would. Yes, I do think "Zookeeper" is funny! My favorite part of the movie is when Griffin finds out that the animals can talk and he hits his head on the barrel. What is your favorite part? I agree with you, I like reading people's posts and comments too.
I also really like meeting new blogging friends all over the world.
Your friend,
Sammy
Way to go Sammy! I can't believe you have your own blog. When I was in third grade I had no idea what a blog even was. In fact, in third grade I didn't even know what a computer was. In fact, when I was in third grade I didn't even have electricity...well that may a little bit of a fibb, but I sure wasn't as smart and technically advanced as you.
ReplyDeleteAs your dad, I am very proud that you have earned your own blog and impressed that you are able to manage and handle the responsibilites that come along with it. Keep up the good work.
Love you!!!
Dad
Dear Dad,
DeleteThank you for leaving a comment! WOW, you had no idea what a blog or computer was! Yes, I can take on big responsibilities and manage to comment back to all of you. I will keep it up.
Your son,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteI am really impressed with your blog. It is great that you have earned your own blog. I teach 2nd grade at an international school in Japan.
I haven't watched many movies recently, but my favorite movie is "The Sound of Music." I like lots of different kinds of food. I don't think I have favorite.
One of the things I like about blogging is it makes me think about the things I am learning and find a way to explain them to other people.
Keep up the great work,
From,
Mrs. Hino
Dear Mrs. Hino,
DeleteThank you for leaving a comment on my blog. Is it hard to be a 2nd grade teacher? What type of things do you teach in your class? Does your school blog? If so, please send me the link.
I'm glad you found my blog and I hope to hear from you again.
Your new blogging buddy,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
I think the name of your blog suits you well. I am not so good at working with legos, so I can not build such an amazing town. I think your Lego building is spectacular!
My favorite movies are the Parent trap and the Princess Bride. In my opinion these movies are sensational!
My favorite foods are french fries and strawberries, I could eat them all day!
What is your favorite Lego thing or town that you have built?
Love,
Kelly
Dear Kelly,
DeleteThank you for commenting.
Yes, I also think that the name of my blog suits me well! I agree with you I can also eat fries all day! They're my fourth favorite food. My favorite Lego is my windmill. The reason I like it best is because the blades spin!
From,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for having your own wonderful blog.
My favorite food is shrimp scampi. I always order it when I go to The Cheese Cake Factory.In my opinion it is the most delicious food, and I enjoy it very much.
The movies I enjoy the most are The Harry Potter Series , and I have the whole collection of its books too.
What I like most about blogging is that you get to meet other people from different countries. It is exciting to learn about their different cultures.
Your friend,
Atrina
Dear Atrina,
DeleteThank you for commenting on my blog.
I have never had shrimp scampi because I don't exactly like shrimp . When I go to Cheesecake Factory, sometimes I order macaroni and cheese or other times a sandwich.
I have not read the "Harry Potter" books or seen any of the movies but I would like to.
Yes, it is exciting to learn about different cultures from blogging.
Your friend,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new blog! Having a blog must mean a lot to you. One day, after school, you were talking to the teacher about wanting your own blog, and here you are with this spectacular scene!
For a beginner like you, that post was an exceptional post! To see your writing improve is an astonishing sight.
Good luck on your blogging life!
Sincerely,
ಢ Acacia ಢ
Dear Acacia,
DeleteThank you for leaving a comment. Yes, I was working very hard to have my own blog and I feel excited now that I have one!
See you in school on Monday.
Your friend,
Sammy
Sammy-
ReplyDeleteYou're doing a wonderful job with your blog already. I'll be seeing your Dad soon, and I bet he's very proud of you. My favorite movie is Field of Dreams, which is a baseball movie if you haven't seen it. My favorite food is hot dogs. They're best on the grill outside with the whole family enjoying them. I asked my daughter, Brooke (4 years old), what her favorite food is, and she said "pickles" but that seems to change every week. Carrie (2 years old) doesn't have a favorite, but she definitely likes icing from cake or cupcakes. I hope we can all get together soon, either in California or when you visit South Florida. I like blogging because it lets us keep in touch when we are far away. Keep up the great work!
Your friends, Larry, Debbie, Brooke, Carrie and Coco Glick
Dear Larry,
DeleteThank you for taking the time and leaving a comment.
Now that you describe it, I would like to see "Field of Dreams" because I love baseball.
I like pickles and I like frosting on a cake too, but they are not my favorite foods. I like hot dogs with ketchup on them, how do you like to eat yours?
I would really like to vacation in South Florida and visit you, maybe in summer.
Your friend,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteA BIG congratulations on your NEW blog!
My favorite food is pasta. Every time I go to the Cheesecake Factory or any other restaurant, I order it. My hobbies are playing basketball, playing NBA 2K12 on XBOX, reading, and watching TV. When I saw the picture of you shooting the basketball, I heard the "swish" sound in my head.
In the Lego City, I saw an airport, buildings, trucks, cars, motorcycles, a windmill, and stores. I remember when I was at your house I saw all your legos and cities.
What is your favorite thing you have built?
About how many sets and single legos do you have?
What is your favorite hobby out of all?
What is your favorite basketball team?
Who is your favorite basketball player?
Who is your least favorite basketball player?
Your Friend,
Aidan
Dear Aidan,
DeleteThank you for leaving me such a quality comment!
I like pasta with either a butter sauce or a marinara sauce, how about you?
You are correct about all the things you saw in my Lego city plus several extra things that didn't even make it into the picture. My favorite Lego that I built is a gigantic windmill that really spins.
Blogging is my favorite hobby.
My favorite basketball team is the Clippers and my favorite player is Chris Paul (CP3). I like him because he makes a lot of key shots.
Who is your favorite basketball player and team?
Your friend,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new blog! You worked very hard to earn it, and your hard work paid off!
I love the background on your blog. It reminds me of many special sunsets I've enjoyed in my life, especially ones I've seen in Hawaii.
You asked about my favorite movie. I would have to say that one of my favorite movies is Finding Nemo. The animation in the movie is spectacular, there is a lot of humor, and it has a happy ending!
My favorite food is probably steamed crab. Mr. Yollis makes it for me on special occasions, and it is absolutely delicious! It kind of makes a mess because you have to crack the crab meat out of the shell, but it is worth it.
Finally, I love blogging because I love learning from other people. Blogging provides a place to read, share, and learn from one another.
How long did it take you to make your Lego city? Is it still up?
Your proud teacher,
Mrs. Y♥llis
Dear Mrs. Yollis,
DeleteThank you for rewarding me with this blog. I think it's great that you started blogging so that we could learn how to do it too.
Yes, the background does look like Hawaii. The reason I chose this background is because the sunset makes me feel happy and the water is mellow and makes me feel calm.
I really want to try steamed crab (it sounds delicious).
Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog.
Your student,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new blog. My favorite food is black pepper chicken. I love to order it from Panda Express when my mom goes grocery shopping at Vons. I have tons of favorite movies, but the most interesting movie I watched over this past weekend with my mom was the Hunger Games. I really enjoyed all the action. What I like best about blogging is that I get to meet and talk to many people from around the world.
Your classmate, Alyssa
Dear Alyssa,
DeleteThanks for commenting on my blog.
When I go to Panda Express I always order their orange chicken. I love the sauce that comes with it along with some fried rice.
I really want to see the "Hunger Games" soon. I heard it was good.
Your friend,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on earning your own blog! I love your background, it reminds me of a time when I went sailing on a tall ship at sunset. It was exciting. I was even allowed to help take down the gigantic sails!
My favorite food is chocolate because it it so sweet. I wish it was part of the food pyramid!
My favorite movie is the Dark Knight because it has my favorite character, the Joker in it. Christian Bale plays Batman, and he is one of my favorite actors.
I agree with you, the best part of blogging is meeting people from all parts of the world.
Good luck with your blog!
Your friend,
Rexon
Dear Rexon,
DeleteThank you for the spectacular comment!
I like my background a lot too. It reminds me of the time I was in Hawaii and the sun was setting. I haven't been on a ship with a sail but I have been on a cruise ship (we went to Mexico).
I love chocolate also, especially Twix bars. What is your favorite candy bar?
I heard the "Dark Knight" was good and I really want to see it. I remember the time when you told me about it and the action sounded really awesome!
Your friend,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteIt is great that you have gotten your own blog. I love your Lego City. I love to play with Legos also.
My favorite food is Buffalo Burgers. I tasted them for the first time last summer while I was on vacation in Colorado. Whenever I am at a restaurant that serves Buffalo Burgers, I always order one.
To answer your other questions, my favorite movie is probably the Mission Impossible series. I especially like how in the fourth movie, Ethan has an amazing chase scene with the bad guy in a sand storm.
My favorite part of blogging is inserting hyperlinks and being able to go to other websites.
Your friend,
Matthew
Dear Matthew,
DeleteThank you for the comment.
I had no idea that you liked Buffalo Burgers, but I'm not surprised because they sound really good. How many Buffalo Burgers did you eat on your vacation? How often do you eat them in California?
"Mission Impossible" sounds like a great movie. I like action adventure movies too.
Your friend,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with your Blog.
You are really a bright young man and into so many great activities. Keep up the good work!
My favorite movie is "Gone With the Wind." You wouldn't know this
movie because it is very old, but then again, so am I.
My favorite food is Lawry's prime rib of beef and Yorksire Pudding.
Stick with the blogging and know that I love you very much.
Your Grandma, Sybie
Dear Sybie,
DeleteThank you for commenting!
Yes, I do love the prime rib, but I like cheese burgers better.
I can't wait to see you when you come back from your cruise.
Your grandson,
Sammy
Hi Sammy-
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on having your very own blog, that’s awesome. You should be very proud! I have to agree with you that cheeseburgers are great! They are probably one of my favorite foods too, along with french fries. Pizza and sushi are close second favorites though. My favorite movies is Planes Trains and Automobiles. It‘s a really funny movie that I‘ve seen dozens of times, but I never get tired of it. Your Lego city is really cool. I enjoyed seeing it when I stopped by your house the other day. I can’t believe how big it is! I’ve never done much blogging before, but maybe now that you have a blog, I will start. I can tell you this… I’m looking forward to checking back at your blog for updates and postings.
See you soon,
Uncle Jay
Hi Sammy,
ReplyDeleteWell you have impressed me! I have never blogged before but it seems pretty cool. I can't wait to show your Blog to your cousins Lily and Ella. To answer your questions, I would have to say I love sushi and our families favorite Lawrys. I will have to get back to you on the movie thing. That's a hard one. I will keep checking back to see what you're up to. Now if I can only figure out how to bookmark this. I might need your help on that one. Again Bravo to you!
Much love,
Lara
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteI want you to know how proud I am of you for earning your own blog. I have seen how much determination and dedication you have and it's very impressive.
You want to know what my favorite food is, huh? Without a doubt, for sure, 100%, my favorite food is sushi (I bet you already knew that). Just thinking about sushi right now is making my mouth water!
Favorite movie is much harder to answer. When it comes to my taste in movies, I gravitate to the sappy, romantic dramas or good romantic comedies and I can watch them over and over and over again. Some of my favorites include: "The Notebook" (Aunt Sheri and I even saw that one together), "Jerry Maguire," "St. Elmo's Fire," "Easy A," "Valentine's Day," and "Pretty in Pink."
My favorite part about blogging is an easier answer. I really enjoy learning about people through their writing.
Well, again, way to go on your blog and I look forward to reading your next post.
Love,
Mom
Sammy,
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome blog!!! I love your Lego town. Aren't they so much fun to build??? Have you done any of the star wars legos yet? My favorite food is a double double from in and out burger. Your dad introduced me to them many years ago. My favorite movie is Jurassic Park. My favorite thing about blogging is that you get to keep up with friends from around the world. It looks like you have a great jump shot! Do you play a lot of basketball? We have two dogs, Scout and Buddy, and I am sure they would have a lot of fun with your dogs. Have a great day, and goooooooooooooo Lakers!!!
David, Paula, Will, Claire and Jack Greenman from Dallas.
Dear David,
ReplyDeleteThank you for leaving a comment. Thank you for saying that you love my Lego town. Yes, they are so much fun! I have built some Star Wars Lego's, but I don't mix them with my Lego town.
I love In and Out Burger's double double too. However, my favorite cheeseburgers are from Freddy's, which is an hour from our house.
I do play a lot of basketball. Unfortunately, I sprained my ankle playing it with my dad yesterday.
Maybe the Lakers and the Maverick's can play in the playoffs together?
I hope you visit my blog again soon.
Your friend,
Sammy
Sammy,
ReplyDeleteWhat’s up? Your blog is so cool. I love the picture you chose as the background. You need to come see Ralphee and Roxy soon. Ralphee is getting so big. She still likes the toy you and Tyler gave her he first day I brought her home.
My favorite foods are Sushi, Italian and Chinese. French Fries are always yummy too!
I don’t blog much but its cool to read what others is posting. It’s a fun way to learn about people and their experiences.
I hope to see you soon!
-Mara
Dear Mara,
DeleteI chose the wonderful picture because it reminds me of Hawaii, and the waves are calm. Yes, I really want to see Roxy and Ralphee. I love french fries too, but they're not my favorite food. I agree with you, blogging is "a fun way to learn about people and their experiences."
Hope to see you soon.
Your friend,
Sammy
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful start to blogging. You've introduced yourself very well to the reader. You would get along with my neighbor's son. He is in third grade and loves building with Lego. :)
Here are some answers to your questions...
What is your favorite movie?
That would be very hard to choose as I enjoy so many movies and my favorite depends on the mood I'm in. I am well known in the local cinema. They know me so well, I don't even have to order at the candy counter. They know what I want.
As well as going to the cinema, I have a a large DVD collection and even make DVDs and CDs for schools and community groups. It seems I'm a little crazy about films as I like so many and am just as happy watching "The Lorax" as I am seeing M rated movies.
What is your favorite food?
No option here, it's chocolate although too much of such a good thing isn't healthy. :)
What do you like most about blogging?
My favorite part of blogging is commenting on the blogs of others. One of my five blogs is used only to share longer comments or photos, audio and video. There is also a story writing blog where I share short and longer stories.
Keep blogging,
@RossMannell
Teacher, NSW, Australia
Dear Mr. Mannell,
DeleteThank you so much for leaving a comment. You were my very first Australian visitor!
I remember you made a post about me, Parsa, Sasha, and Mia on the guest post "Skyping with Cybraryman" and I loved reading it. The little cartoon character you created was the best!
I did love seeing "The Lorax." What was your favorite part about it? I like buying candy, too, when I go to the movie theater. My favorites are either Sour Patch Watermelon candies or Skittles. What's your usual movie snack?
Is it hard for you to handle 5 blogs?! It's a lot of work for me to have just one blog. Isn't it amazing how you get comments from all over the world!
Your blogging buddy,
Sammy
Hi Sammy,
ReplyDeleteHere goes my fifth try at getting on your blog. This time I'm using Firefox. So, may favorite food is pizza! Hot pizza --- cold pizza --- I don't care. I just love Pizza. My favorite movie is ET (I bet you thought I'd say STAR WARS) and what I love about blogging is being able to talk to and share things with people from all over the world.
You are truly amazing to be blogging at this point in your life and you are really fortunate to have a teacher as wonderful as Mrs. Yollis to allow for this. I've told my students about you and they are college graduate students and they are amazed as well.
I love you and am so very proud of all you have and will continue to accomplish.
Grandpa
Dear Sammy,
ReplyDeleteMy favorite food from Panda Express is the Orange Chicken. The sauce is sweet and delicious. My sister orders egg rolls when we go.
Have a great day!
Brenden