My Christmas Tradition

My favorite Christmas tradition is dancing in "The Nutcracker." What I like about doing "The Nutcracker" is that even if you mess up, no one will ever know!

This year I was a Flower and a Soldier. It was so much fun.

What else is fun is being backstage. We can bring snacks, play our Nintendos, listen to our iPods, and just sit there by yourself (I did that for a minute or two this year).

What makes our Nutcracker special is that we tell the true gift of Christmas ~ Baby Jesus. Just like the nutcracker was a special gift for Clara, Jesus is a special gift for us.

{A note from Mommy ... Casiday is privileged to dance at a Christian performing arts studio and so we have a drama that goes along with the ballet each year. This year, Scott was asked to share the Gospel at the end of both performances ... what a blessing to use the gift of dance in such a God-honoring way! This picture is of the prayer before the show ... that's Casiday and her fellow soldiers joined together in prayer. I am so thankful that she is learning to use her abilities and passions in ways that bring glory to God and share the blessed hope we have in Him!!}

{School Work} The Erie Canal Report

{A report written for Social Studies. Received 100/A+ with "Great job!" comment by Mrs. Mitchell.}

The Erie Canal
by Casiday Underwood

The Erie Canal is a man-made water-way in New York. The Erie Canal starts in Syracuse,New York, and ends in Albany, New York. It was first proposed in 1808 according to The Encyclopedia Britannica. The Canal finally opened October 26, 1825. Wikipedia.com says that the Erie Canal connects the Great Lakes to the Hudson River and is 363 miles long.

This was the first transportation system between the eastern seaboard and the western interior of the United States that did not require portage, payment for use, is what Wikipedia.com said. The Canal was and is used to carry produce and other things like coal.

Today the Canal like it was first built does not exist. ErieCanal.com says the Erie Canal was made into part of the New York State Canal in the 1990s. Today the Canal used mainly for recreation and small cargo traffic. Sections of the old canal are owed by the state of New York or have been given to cities or counties. Several sections are now state and national landmarks. Many of the cities along the old Erie Canal have made parks by their section of the path. The Erie Canal is a tourist stop for people all over the globe.

Ginger and the Snake

I went to get a blue sock and I went to see what the cat was doing ...Ginger (my cat) was playing with a baby snake.

Letter from Camp

Dear Mom & Dad,

We have had a great time! Hey I went white water rafting. I had fun.

We went hiking up two mountains!

Anyway I want to say hi!

So I cannot wait to see you.

There are pool tables and a hot tub and I have new things from a gift shop!

Love,
Casiday

3rd Grade Reflections

My Favorite Part
Spa Day

What I Learned

Is that when it comes to third grade you will always need your teachers for Division.
I also learned about long Division - D-M-S-B-R.

School is Cool

Next year I want to learn more about ... Science
When I grow up I would like to be a ... Vet
I would like to make ... a Clay Bowl
This summer I want to read the book ... Camp Jason's
This summer I want to visit ... Aquatica
I would like to play ... Soccer

Fun Times to Remember ... PJ Day

Tea Party

May 17, 2009 I am going to have a big, huge I mean big Tea Party. Be there. Be there, be there or Be square. Its at 2:30 and ends at 8:30 p.m.. Its at my friends dock. We are going to eat some good sweet cookies and drink some hot tea. So wear your Best tea dress and hat and men wear your Tuxes and stuff. There will be games and craft plus boat rides. Call 264-9088 to come.