An Interview with Savannah

I linked to a blog post via Pinterest. The blog is Called Raising Godly Children . It was a post about 23 Questions to Ask Your Kids. I asked S (will be 8 next month) the questions. Here are her answers.  


1. What do you think heaven looks like?

 Everything is gold and silver. God and Jesus are there. My Nana is there too. Everything is shiny with jewels. There are lots and lots of people. They are happy. There is a shiny sun, it is so beautiful.

2. What does Dad do at work?

 He answers the phone and does stuff on the computer.  


3. Who is a person you know that seems the most Christ-like?

My mom. She loves us no matter what we do.  

4. What do you think your wife (husband) will be like?

He will be smart and have red hair.  

5. If you were going to spend one year on a desert island and could only take three things with you, what would they be?

Water, food, a car so I could get home  


6. Who is your favorite aunt or uncle and why do you like him or her so much?

 I like both my uncles and my aunt. They play with me. It would hurt someone's feelings if I picked just one. That would be mean.  


7. What sounds and smells do you think Joseph and Mary experienced in the stable on Christmas night?

 Animal poop, animal food, pee pee, animal throw up 8. What is the nicest thing I ever did for you? Took me to Dollywood


  9. When is a time that I hurt your feelings?

Today. You made me turn off the TV  


10. When is a time that you were really mad at me?

When you made me turn off the TV  


11. If people followed the Golden Rule, think of all the things we wouldn’t need. Can you make a list?

War, juvenile hall, jails, hell  


12. If you could be in a movie that you’ve already seen, which one would it be? Would you be a character that is already in the movie, or would you be one that you would add?

Suite Life on Deck…I would want be to London Tipton  


13. How is love different for a Christian couple than it is in the movies?

It is real  


14. What is the difference between being smart and being wise?

 When you are smart you know a lot of stuff in books…when you are wise you know a lot of stuff about people


  15. What is your favorite outfit?

 Hello kitty shirt  


16. What is the hardest part about being 8?

if you are the oldest you have to help more than your brother and sister  


17. What has been your favorite childhood memory?

Going to Dollywood  


18. When you pray, how do you picture God?

He is old because He has been alive forever but he looks young. He is probably handsome


  19. What is your favorite Bible verse? Why do you like it?

Jeremiah 29:11 – Because I know He will take care of me and my brain tumor  


20. If you could be an animal for a day, which one would you be?

Unicorn – they are magic  


21. If you could go in a time machine, what era in history would you like to visit?

Revolutionary War – I want to be a Liberty Kid  


22. What person in history would you like to visit? George Washington – he is the father of our country. I do not know what I would ask him.  

23. What is the most important decision you will ever make?

If and who I will marry.

More reading Festival...it left out one book

She was also able to meet Jennifer and Matthew Holm..the authors of BabyMouse and have a book signed

Reading Festival 2012

Every year the local library chain kicks off the summer season with a big party called Children's Festival of Reading. We went this year, it was our first time. The kids had a blast! They dangled their feet in the pool. They made bookmarks.. They played in the splash park Ian and Caroline were too tired and not interested...but Savannah was able to meet some authors and get her books signed! She met Gail Carson Levine and got a copy of Ella Enchanted signed. She met Alyssa Capucilli. She signed a copy of Biscut Goes to School for Ian and Caroline. She met Jennifer and Matthew Holm, authors of the BabyMouse books. She got a copy of BabyMouse is Our Hero signed. He even drew a cute little Baby Mouse for her. It was a very fun day!!!

Reading Festival

Every year the local library chain kicks off the summer season with a big party called Children's Festival of Reading. We went this year, it was our first time. The kids had a blast! They dangled their feet in the pool. They made bookmarks.. They played in the splash park Ian and Caroline were too tired and not interested...but Savannah was able to meet some authors and get her books signed! She met Gail Carson Levine and got a copy of Ella Enchanted signed. She met Alyssa Capucilli. She signed a copy of Biscut Goes to School for Ian and Caroline. She met Jennifer and Matthew Holm, authors of the BabyMouse books. She got a copy of BabyMouse is Our Hero signed. He even drew a cute little Baby Mouse for her. It was a very fun day!!!