New Halloween Activity on My Website!

There is a new Halloween activity on my website.  It is a fun Maze.  You can help me find my way through the maze so that I can get to the Jack-O-Lantern.

I hope you will play it!  Just click here www.alvietheburro.com/activitypage.html

Going to the Fair

Now that summer is almost over, it's time for the Fair to come to town.  This year my Mommie painted a beautiful picture of a trout on a stool and she entered it into a contest at the Fair.  I sure do hope she wins! 

Here is the picture of the stool.  Do you like it?  You can see her other pretty paintings at her website at: http://www.troutpainter.com/.

She and Daddy are going to take me to the Fair next week.  I can't wait to see all the animals and ride some rides.

Two New Games on My Activity Page

Hi There Boys and Girls!

There are two new games that I know you will like on my website.  One is a counting game and one is a hand fan that you can make.   I hope you will check them out. 

Here is the link:

 http://www.alvietheburro.com/activitypage.html

Another School Visit

I went to visit another school last week.  It was so much fun!  Sky the Western Pony went with me and Mommie read the story about how Sky came to live with us to the children.  They really liked the story and had a good time meeting Sky.

Mommie took the kids supplies so that they could make a hand fan with a picture of Sky and me on it.  They colored the picture, then pasted it onto a craft stick to make the fan.  You can make one too.  Just look on the Activity Page on my website at www.alvietheburro.com/activitypage.html to find the instructions.

Going to School

I have been having so much fun going to school this summer!  That's right - going to school this summer.  I have visited several Day Care Centers with Mommie.  She read my story "Alvie Finds a Home" to the children and gave them a sticker with my picture on it.  They also got a copy of my story to take home with them. 

The kids were so bright and funny.  They asked some fun questions too.  I really like going to school! 

You can find the story Mommie read to the children at www.alvietheburro.com/alviefirststory.html   There are seven Alvie stories in all.  I hope you read them and like them. 

Mommie's Paintings

You may not know this but my Mommie is a really good painter.  She paints pictures of fish for my Daddy - he likes to go to the Great Smoky Mtns. and fish for trout.  So she paints pictures for him.  I think they are really pretty. 

She put them on a website so everybody can see them.  The website is www.troutpainter.com.  You can even buy one if you want to.

New "Find the Words" Game on my Website

There is a fun, new "Find the Words" game on my website at www.alvietheburro.com.  Try to solve it before you look at the answers.

There are lots of other interesting things to do on my Activity Page too.  If want something fun to do this summer, try of the games, or make some yummy oatmeal cookies - oats are my favorite food, you know.

Oil in the Gulf

Last night Daddy and Mommie watched the news on TV.  There were sad pictures of birds, fish and turtles covered in oil in the Gulf of Mexico.  I don't really understand everything that happened, but I feel so sorry for those animals.  I'm sure they are confused about why their home is covered in oil and doesn't smell or taste the same anymore.

I am so glad that my home is still clean and nice.  I know that I want to do everything I can to keep it that way.  Here are some things I can do to protect the place I live:
- When I see trash on the ground I can pick it up and thow it away in a trash can.
- And never throw trash on the ground myself!
- I can remember to turn off the water and lights when I don't really need them.
- I can help Mommie plant pretty flowers to make our yard look nice.
- I can put out seeds and water for the birds.

Can you think of other things you can do to keep your home nice and clean?

It's HOT Already!

Whew! It sure is HOT and it's not even true summer yet.  (The first day of summer is June 21.)

Lots of the kids in my neighborhood are playing at the pool everyday...but I don't like water!!  Daddy always tries to get me into the water to take a bath, but I tell him that burros don't take baths.  I try to just LOOK at water, not get in it.  Anyway I think I smell sweet without taking a bath.

To cool off, I just get under a big shade tree and take a nap.  Naps are one of my favorite activities.  Well, technically speaking, a nap is not an "Activity", but you know what I mean, don't you?

Memorial Day

Mommie told me about a holiday that is happening this weekend called Memorial Day.  It is a special day set aside each year to honor the men and women who died in military service. 

One good way to to do this is to fly an American flag.  Some people go on family picnics and watch fireworks ( I'm kind of scared of fireworks - they make a really loud noise!).

If you know someone who has served, or is now serving, in the military, now would be a good time to thank them for all they have done to keep us free and safe.

Have a happy Memorial Day!

There's a New Fun Activity on my Website

Mommie just now posted a fun crossword puzzle on the Activity Page of my website at www.alvietheburro.com. 

What makes it so fun?  It's all about me, of course!

You have to read my stories to be able to solve the puzzle correctly.  But it's not too hard.  When you have finished, please send me a message to let me know it you liked it.  There is a link to send me a message on the Activity Page too.

I can't wait to hear from you!

Hay Fever - Oh No!

A-Choo!  Excuse me, please.  Another big sneeze!  I have sneezed so much lately.  And my nose itches too.  When your nose is as big as mine, and it itches, then you have big trouble!  A-Choo!  Excuse me again.

Mommie says I must have hay fever.  I really like hay.  Next to oats and burritos, hay is my favorite food.  I sure do hope I'm not allergic to it!  But even if I am, I'll just have to get used to it.  I don't think I could ever stop eating hay - it's sooooo yummy!

Burrito Means "Little Burro"

Mommie and Daddy were watching TV last night.  They were watching a program on the Food Network called "Throw Down with Bobby Flay".  It is so funny.  Mr Flay challenges another cook to a contest to see who can make the best food.  Sometimes he wins, but sometimes the other cook wins.  They always make really yummy looking food, and all the people in the crowd get to eat it!  Yum Yum!

Last night the contest was for making Burritos.  And guess what?  I found out that the word "burrito" means Little Burro!  How about that?  Since I am a little burro, I guess my new favorite food will have to be burritos.

Playing in the Yard

Oh my!  Mommie's flower garden looks so nice!  It is very colorful.  She works in her garden for hours every Saturday, so I guess that's why it looks so pretty.  And Daddy mows the grass too.  It is so beautiful.  It looks like a green carpet!

I sure am glad that spring is finally here, aren't you?  I like the warm, sunny weather because I get to go outside and play in the yard. 

Sky and Valentina like to go out with me and we all have such fun!  Since we are all so small, we play Hide and Seek among the flowers.  Since Sky's legs don't work so well, he can't do the "seek" part very well.  He is good at hiding though.  It is so hard to find him when he hides.  He hides behind the leaves and gets real quiet.  Then he stretches his neck up and yells BOO! at Valentina.  It really makes her jump and she squeals too.  Ha Ha Ha!  But I don't think she is really scared, she just likes to pretend that she is.

What games do you play in the yard?

New Picture to Color

Mommie just put a new picture to color on my website.  It's on the Activity Page.  It is a cute picture of my sister, Valentina, and me. 

Be sure to send me a message and let me know if you had fun coloring it.

Think Positive

It's important to keep a positive attitude.  It's the best way to make good things happen in your life. 

Here is a saying by Henry Ford, the inventor of the automobile:
"Whether you think you can or think you can't, either way you are right."

Remember the Little Engine That could? 

Sky the Western Pony

By now I hope you have read my latest story about how I met my new friend Sky the Western Pony.  You can read it for free on my website www.alvietheburro.com. 

Sky has a problem with his legs and can't walk or run like other ponies.  He doesn't feel sorry for himself though.  He tells funny jokes and makes Mommie, Daddy, Valentina and me laugh. 

Here is one of his horse jokes:

Q: What did the horse say when it fell?
A: I've fallen and I can't giddyup!


Ha Ha Ha!  Isn't Sky a funny Dude?  You can read more of Sky's jokes on the Activity Page at my website.

My New Friend - Sky the Western Pony

Guess what?  I have a new friend named Sky the Western Pony.  He is so fun and tells funny jokes.  Sky has something wrong with his legs, so he can't run and play like other ponies do, but we still find ways to have fun.

I hope you will read all about him in the new story on my website at www.alvietheburro.com. 

Here is a cute photo of Sky and me. 

Activity Page

Guess what?  Mommie just added a new ACTIVITY PAGE to my website!  It has a couple of my favorite recipes - made with oats, of course, a beautiful picture of me that you can color, and there is even a place where you can send me a message.

Please hurry and check it out at www.alvietheburro.com/activitypage.html

Painted Portrait

Guess what?  My Mommie painted a portrait of me!  I look so handsome! 

Check it out at www.alvietheburro.com/alviephotothumbs.html  It's down near the bottom of the page.  You can click on it to see a larger version.

Here it is

4 of Alvie's Stories Now Have Audio Versions Online

Hi Everyone!

Did you know that 4 of my stories have a recorded version so that you can now LISTEN to them online?  Go to www.alvietheburro.com and look for the link. 

My new Aunt - Barbara M. Nelson - does a wonderful job of reading them out loud.  She really makes my stories come to life.

I hope you like my stories and will pass them along to your friends.

Now You Can LISTEN to Alvie's Story Online!!

Now you can listen to one of Alvie the Little Brown Burro's stories read aloud by Barbara M. Nelson.

Follow the link below and click on the audio file.  It takes a few seconds to load, but be patient and you will HEAR Alvie's story.

www.alvietheburro.com/alviefirststory.html

My Snowman

Here is a photo of the snowman Mommie and I made the other day.  Isn't he handsome - just like me?

Valentine's Day is coming soon

It's only a few days until Valentine's Day.....have you gotten something for your sweetheart yet? 

Dont' forget!

A new Alvie story is coming soon.  Be sure to llok for it on http://www.alvietheburro.com/.

Snow!

I saw my first snow this weekend!  It was beautiful!  We went for a walk, threw snowballs and made a snow man.  It was so fun, I hope it snows everyday, don't you?


You can my story about the snow at http://www.alvietheburro.com/

Brrrrrrrrrrr, It's Cold!

Oh my!  It is cold outside.  Little brown burros don't like cold weather.  Since we don't wear shoes, our hoofs get frozen.  We don't wear many clothes either, which is a problem in cold weather.  I think I'll stay inside near the fireplace.

Yesterday my Daddy made hot chocolate.  Yummy!  It made me feel warm and cozy.

Do you think all this cold weather is caused by "Global Warming"?