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Ham and Eggs Have Lots of Friends

6/18/2014

I have lots of friends in my neighborhood. There are other dogs, lots of birds, and even a few cats. Sometimes I bark at the cats and squirrels, but I still love them. Ham has his own friends too.

But Ham and I are still best friends. Do you have a best friend like Ham?

Over the past weeks I have shared with you many of our friends and our adventures. Like cooking, swimming, and going to school. I think it would be fun if you did some drawings of your friends and the adventures you have together.

If you scan and email me your drawings I will post them on my blog. My address is:
corbinhillam@yahoo.com

I hope to hear from you soon.

Ham and Eggs Go to Church

6/14/2014

Every Sunday Ham and his mom and dad go to church. Why do they get all dressed up and leave the house for the morning? I was curious. So one Sunday I decided to go with them. It was really fun!

There were all kinds of things to do. Before church I had donuts in the Fellowship Hall. During the service some people passed around what looked like a dog bowl. I thought there might be a treat inside, but the bowl was only filled with money. I especially loved the music. Everyone in the room stood up to sing. Things went great until I decided to sing with the choir. I guess the choir director was planning on sining a different song. Oh well. I still sounded great!

Do you like to sing? What's your favorite song? I don't care what you sound like, as long as you make a joyful noise.

Ham Gets Sick

6/10/2014

One day Ham got really sick. At first we didn't know what was wrong. Ham just got very tired and went to bed. Finally the doctor came to our house and examined Ham. The doctor said that Ham had the chicken pox! How could Ham get chicken pox? We don't know any chickens!

None of Ham's friends could stop by and visit. But I stayed him day and night. I didn't go swimming, tree climbing, or bike riding until Ham got better. Have you ever been really sick? What was it like for you?

Did you know that the best way to stay healthy is to wash your hands? It's true! Here are 5 easy steps to staying clean and healthy.
1) Use soap and warm water.
2) When your hands are soapy wash them completely. Sing the "ABC" song while you wash.
3) Rinse your hands.
4) Dry your hands with a clean towel.
5) Do this before you eat and after you use the bathroom.

Ham and Eggs Get Ready for Bed

6/5/2014

After a fun day of swimming and doing chores it's time for Ham and I to get ready for bed. Most nights that means it bath time! Of course, I get to be the Lifeguard. It's my most important job of the day, keeping Ham safe in the bathtub. Dad doesn't seem to understand that sometimes I need to dive in to rescue Ham!

After our baths we get ready for bed. I love bed time. We read our favorite books. Ham likes space adventures the most. I prefer animal stories. Do you have a favorite bed time book?

When I first came to live with Ham I needed a night light. It made me feel safe and reminded me of my mother. When I sleep with Ham I don't need a night light. It's great to have a room-mate.

Ham and Eggs Do Their Chores

6/3/2014

Every day Ham and I have "chores" to do. I don't know why they are called chores. That sounds like work. I think they are fun! In the Autumn we rake leaves. Dad showed us how. He's pretty organized. He rakes them into rows then into piles. I figure if you just run around enough the leaves should blow into big piles.

Our job is to rake the leaves into huge piles. Sometimes we get carried away with our work. I think Ham's mom likes it better when I don't help with the chores. Next we need to put all the leaves into big plastic bags. That way the leaves can be taken to the city dump to be composted. We save some of our leaves for our own compost bin.

Composting is like recycling only for organic stuff, like leaves, fruit and veggie scraps from the kitchen, and coffee grounds. When they sit in a composter long enough they all turn into rich soil to spread in your garden.

Ham and Eggs are Pirates!

5/29/2014

Now that it's summer we spend a lot of time in our tree house. Sometimes we pretend to be astronauts on the International Space Station. Or we are researchers for the National Geographic Society in the Amazon rain forest. Today we are pirates sailing on the high seas. Usually Ham is the pirate captain and I am his first mate. My job is to scare away enemy invaders with my fearsome bark!

We like to explore uncharted islands in the captains dingy. Ham rows in and out of safe harbors. We hunt for buried treasure. But we always return to the safety of our ship.

Did you know that there are groups in your community that also love to go treasure hunting? It's called "Geocaching". Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunt that's happening right now, all around you. It's a fun way to go treasure hunting with new friends in your home town.

http://www.geocaching.com

Here is the web address to find a geocaching group near you. Remember- get permission from a parent or adult before you use search on the computer.

It's Summer Time!

5/27/2014

School is out and it's finally summer vacation! On warm days Ham and I love to go swimming. There is a great pond in the woods behind our neighborhood. Our town also has a public pool near our house. But for some reason the lifeguards will not let me swim there. So we head down to the pond. All the kids swim there. Last year we learned how to do the "dog paddle". Before we go swimming we always make sure there is an adult nearby to watch us. Swimming is fun, but you have to swim safe.

This summer one of the dads in the neighborhood made a rope swing. Ham really loves to use the swing! He grabs the rope, backs up a few steps, and runs toward the pond. When the rope arches to the very top he lets go. Ham sails high in the air! I'd rather lay in the cool grass and watch. Flying is not for me.

Eggs Goes into Ham's School

5/23/2014

Ham's school is huge! I've never seen a building like it. There were kids everywhere. I was all set to play, but Ham had to go to class. I couldn't just sit there, so followed Ham into the school. The halls were so wide and the floors were shinny and slippery. They must wax them everyday. Finally, we get to Ham's classroom.

Ham's classroom is really fun! There are bookshelves full of books! A special place to hang your backpack! There is even a corner devoted just to art! I can't wait to spend the day learning. Suddenly an adult walks into the room. She is Ham's teacher, Mrs. Rim. She doesn't seem very excited about my day of learning. Mrs. Rim makes me wait outside. I get to see Ham during recess and lunch. By the end of the day I'm worn out. I don't even remember the ride home.

By the time we do get home I'm starving! I am so ready for an afternoon snack. As you know, Ham and I love to make things in the kitchen. We look are for something we can make without asking Mom for help. We find crackers, bananas, and peanut butter. Ham decides to make little peanut butter and banana sandwiches. All we need is a knife to slice the bananas and spread the peanut butter. Below is a drawing that will help you make your yummy snack. (Ham give me a healthy dog biscuit to eat.)

Mini Peanut butter and banana sandwich:
Take two crackers (or wafers), place a banana slice on the bottom cracker.
Spread peanut butter on the banana and top it with the second cracker.
Be sure to clean up after you make your snack.

Eggs Rides On the School Bus!

5/21/2014

Every morning Ham climbs up the steps of the school bus and find a seat by the window. Before the driver pulls away from the curb, Ham and I stare at each other. Today I couldn't stand it any longer. I need to ride the school bus with Ham to school! Just as the door closes I jump on board, right past the driver. I run under the seats and find the row that Ham was sitting in. I"m riding the school bus!

Everything about the bus ride was fun! We played games, listened to the radio, and even had a little snack. We drove through neighborhoods I had never seen before. At every stop more and more kids got on the bus. By the time we got to school the bus was full. The best part was that I made a lot of new friends.

Above is a map of the road to school. You can't see them, but Ham and Eggs are on the bus. Can you help them find the correct route to Ham's school?

Ham and Eggs go to school.

5/19/2014

It's Monday morning. This is Ham's last week of school before summer vacation. Usually we make a hot breakfast (like scrambled eggs). But today Ham overslept, so we are running a little late. We decide to have cold cereal instead. I have a special bowl. It has my name on it! Ham likes milk with his cereal. I like my cereal dry.

After breakfast Ham gets ready for school. First he makes his lunch. Usually it's a sandwich, fruit, and a cookie. He puts it all in a bright yellow lunch box. Ham lets me carry his lunch box. Then he grabs his notebook and we take off for the bus stop. I don't know why Ham wants to go to school when we are having so much fun at home. I'm curious.