Alvie the Little Brown Burro

New Halloween Activity on My Website!

2010-10-05T14:39:00.000-04:00

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

2010-09-07T20:51:00.001-04:00

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

2010-08-18T09:29:00.000-04:00

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

2010-08-10T10:18:00.000-04:00

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

2010-07-15T12:15:00.000-04:00

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

2010-06-29T16:21:00.001-04:00

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

2010-06-23T11:25:00.000-04:00

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

2010-06-16T10:30:00.001-04:00

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!

2010-06-15T11:26:00.000-04:00

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

2010-05-27T10:18:00.000-04:00

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

2010-05-13T12:00:00.000-04:00

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!

2010-05-11T11:44:00.000-04:00

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"

2010-05-06T11:27:00.000-04:00

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

2010-05-05T13:32:00.000-04:00

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

2010-05-04T13:48:00.000-04:00

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

2010-04-22T12:46:00.000-04:00

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

2010-04-20T09:45:00.001-04:00

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

2010-04-15T16:10:00.000-04:00

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

2010-03-16T14:22:00.000-04:00

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

2010-03-03T13:21:00.000-05:00

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

2010-03-02T14:23:00.000-05:00

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!!

2010-02-15T15:04:00.001-05:00

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

2010-02-08T11:20:00.000-05:00

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

2010-02-05T11:13:00.000-05:00

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!

2010-01-11T12:08:00.000-05:00

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!

2010-01-05T15:42:00.000-05:00

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"?

End of 2009

2009-12-29T11:54:00.000-05:00

Wow! 2009 is almost over. I can't believe it!

This has been an eventful year for Alvie. I found a new home, met some new friends (Boo Bear and Snoopy), got a new website (www.alvietheburro.com) and had a fun Christmas.

I wonder what will happen in 2010? Maybe I need to make a new year's resolution......I resolve to eat more oats in 2010. That's one I know I can keep!

What about you? Do you have a new year's resolution?

Listening to Christmas Carols

2009-12-22T11:12:00.002-05:00

I have been listening to Christmas music on the radio. I love it!

My favorite song is "I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas". (Did I spell that word right?) I just love songs and stories about animals, don't you?

Be sure to read my Christmas story at http://www.alvietheburro.com/ .

Here is a cute photo of me inside my stocking, hanging out on the Christmas tree.

Be sure to check out my web site for more Christmas photos of me!

Christmas Travels

2009-12-17T14:22:00.000-05:00

Mommie and Daddy and I were planning to travel to see Mommie's Mom (my Grandma) this weekend for Christmas. But Grandma isn't feeling well this week, so we decided to go in a couple of weeks instead.

I sure hope she feels better soon. It's no fun to be sick at Christmas. You can't go to parties, and eat lots of treats when you don't feel well.

We are saving her presents and will take them to her after Christmas. It might be fun to get presents AFTER Christmas when no one else is getting anything, huh?

Christmas Shopping

2009-12-07T10:42:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone. Well, Thanksgiving was great! The best one ever! I have so very many things to be thankful for, and I hope you do too.

Now it's time to get ready for Christmas. I have been making a list of all the people I want to remember this Christmas. I am putting on my thinking cap to try to come up with fun and creative ideas for gifts.

Maybe I'll make gifts myself since I don't have any money. That way it would be a real "gift from Alvie". I'll bet everyone would like that!

Countdown to Thanksgiving - 2 Days

2009-11-24T10:48:00.000-05:00

Things I'm thankful for today:

Christmas - it's coming soon!
Family
My four legs - most people only have 2!
Anything that makes me laugh
Books

How about it? What are you thankful for?

Only 4 Days Until Thanksgiving Day

2009-11-23T16:29:00.003-05:00

Here are some more of the things I am thankful for:

Soft pillows
Flowers and trees
My ears - I can hear all kinds of fun things
My web site

That's it for today. What are you thankful for? Have you made a list?

Day 4 of Thankfulness

2009-11-21T13:02:00.000-05:00

Making a list of things to be thankful for every day is fun!

Here is my list for today:

SEC football - Go Vols!
Warm blankets
Hot Cinnabons
Coke Zero - yummy!

What are you thankful for? Why don't you make a short list each day until Thanksgiving?

Day 3 of Things to Be Thankful For

2009-11-20T15:54:00.000-05:00

Here is today's list of things I am thankful for:

A good night's sleep
The neighbor's cute and friendly doggie
Living in America
The Great Smoky Mountains

How about you? What are you thankful for?

More Thankful Thoughts

2009-11-19T10:55:00.000-05:00

In my last post, I mentioned some of the things I am thankful for.

Here are some more:

A warm house
The smell of yummy things cooking in the kitchen
A soft hug from Mommie
A smile from my friend Boo Bear

What are you thankful for?

Thanksgiving is Coming Soon

2009-11-17T11:39:00.002-05:00

Thanksgiving is next week and I can hardly wait! I get to have extra oats that day. Maybe even some oatmeal cookies - yum!

I have so many things to be thankful for. Here are a few of them:

My new happy home
My good Mommie and Daddy
My friend Boo Bear

What are you thankful for? Have you made a list?

My Friend Boo Bear

2009-11-16T11:24:00.003-05:00

I love the fall! That's when I get to see my friend Boo Bear! He wears a neat orange sweater with fall leaves on it. It looks so cozy and warm!

Boo Bear is bigger than me, but he is always kind and friendly. He is always in a good mood and doesn't
even complain that he doesn't get to stay out all year. He is just happy to be able to visit during the fall.

If you visit my web site at http://www.alvietheburro.com/, you can see a larger photo of Boo Bear and me. There are lots of other fun photos there too.

Mommie's Hurt Finger

2009-10-27T12:40:00.001-04:00

On Saturday Mommie was slicing some onions to cook dinner for Daddy and me. The knife slipped and she cut her finger really bad and had to go to the Emergency Room at the Hospital. It was scary, but they were really nice to her and took good care of her. She got 7 stitches in her thumb. OUCH!!!

It looks bad and she says it hurts sometimes.

Mommie knows how to use a knife safely but she still had an accident and got hurt. That is why little children should not play with knives. It is so easy to slip and cut yourself, and that would make me very unhappy. I want all my friends to be safe!

New Alvie Story

2009-10-19T11:22:00.001-04:00

Have you read the new Alvie the Little Brown Burro story? It's all about how i outwitted some squirrels who were trying to bully me.

You can read it at http://www.alvietheburro.com/

Please stop by my web site to read my story and look at my new photos. I look so cute!

Working Out

2009-10-13T14:51:00.001-04:00

My Mommie works out hard everyday! She does all these exercise videos. She jumps, runs, lunges and squats. It makes me tired just watching her. Personally, I don't like working out. I'd rather eat oats and sleep!

I get lots of exercise just running around the house on my little, short legs. I have to take lots of steps to keep up with Mommie and Daddy. They are BIG and I am just a little brown burro.

The good thing is that all that running around keeps me slim and trim and I can eat all the oats I want.

Fall is Here at My House!

2009-10-06T17:45:00.002-04:00

At my house we always decorate for fall. My Mommie puts brightly colored leaves, pumpkins and nuts on the mantle and hearth. Here is a photo of me among all the leaves and flowers on the mantle,

My Daddy puts pumpkins and mums on the front porch.

It looks so nice! It makes me happy just to look at it.

It won't be long until Halloween is here. I will dress up as a pirate this year. Read my story at http://www.alveitheburro.com/ to find out why.

Halloween is Coming Soon!

2009-10-02T16:16:00.003-04:00

Today it really feels like fall. The air is crispy cool and it feels so nice. It's a relief after the hot days of summer.

Where I live, in Tennessee, the leaves on the trees turn beautiful colors in the fall. They are just now starting to change colors. I think it is so exciting to go outside everyday and see how many more leaves are red, orange, and yellow!

Halloween is later this month...I am going to dress up like a pirate for Halloween. Here is a photo of me in my pirate costume.

Weekend Trip

2009-09-28T15:38:00.002-04:00

My Mommie's birthday was this weekend and we took a nice trip to the mountains to celebrate. The air was clean and crisp and the leaves had just a tinge of color. It was so nice!

When you look across the tops of the mountains you can see for miles and miles! Now I know why the song says "purple mountain majesties".

Message From Alvie, Himself

2009-09-21T10:38:00.001-04:00

Hi There! It's me, Alvie! My Mommie has been posting blogs lately, but sometimes I do it myself.

It has been raining all weekend and I had to stay indoors. Of course, I usually stay indoors anyway unless my Mommie and Daddy take me somewhere. Anyway, we had a good time watching TV - mostly college football on Saturday, cooking yummy dinners, and playing with the computer.

Sometimes it can be boring staying inside all day, but we always find fun things to do at my house. Jut use your imagination and make up a game if you can't find anything else to do. Well, gotta go now - Mommie wants to exercise.

I hope you will come back to my blog often!

Why Reading is Important

2009-09-15T13:00:00.001-04:00

Reading unlocks the keys to all other learning, and learning to read begins at home.

When you share a book with a child, you open worlds, help them in their journey toward lifelong success, and create great memories. I know this from personal experience. Some of my fondest memories are of sitting quietly with my Mom or Dad and listening to them read to me.

That sparked a love of reading that continues to this day.

Parenting Resources

2009-09-15T12:41:00.002-04:00

I've added some links to the Alvie The Little Brown Burro website that are great parenting resources! There are articles on how to teach your children to read and other important tips for parents.

Check them out at http://www.alvietheburro.com/

Three Children's Stories

2009-09-14T12:07:00.001-04:00

There are now 3 stories about Alvie on my web site at http://www.alvietheburro.com/

Please check them out! Take some time today to read to your children. They'll love it, and you'll have some quality quiet time with your kids.

Reading to Children

2009-09-10T16:53:00.001-04:00

Reading to your children is very important. It not only gives you close, quality time with them, but it helps them to learn to love reading as well.

Read some of the stories about Alvie to your children and discuss what Alvie learned with them.

Alvie the Little Brown Burro - Children's Stories

2009-09-09T11:48:00.001-04:00

Hi there! I'm Alvie, the Little Brown Burro. You probably don't know me yet, but I hope you will soon.

I have a brand new web site that has photos and stories about me. You can check it out at http://www.alvietheburro.com/

My stories are designed for children and their parents. I have wonderful experiences to share, and I learn new things everyday. Please visit my web site and let me know what you think.