https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94 for this board, please read the story and then complete 2 of the 4 tasks! en-us 2018-03-07 18:38:42 UTC 2018-03-22 03:26:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/240862437 Today my granddaughter is having a friend over to see our family's beuteyful pottery. The friend strangely won't tell me her name, I can also see by her face that she's never attempted pottery, this is why me and Ella need to teach her the way of pottery. "Hey" I say to the friend "did you know that we won the new Mexican pottery championship, and if we teach you mabye you could win next time" "thanks" she says back. We are going into the Clay cave (as I like to call it) with Ella's friend, they're laughing at a joke they made, I wonder if it's about me? Any hoo we are know working on the pots, Ella's friend seems to be enjoying this, (I didn't think she would.) Finally, I stayed inside the house and sat near a window while my husband fired the pots with Ella and her friend. "Be careful out there" I said to them "we will, don't worry!" *Fwosh* The flames rose so high that even people in California could probably see it! After all of the pot making fun Ella's friend is going to go home, but before she left she said to me "I didn't think I would like pottery, but now I really love it!" And with that I hand her a coil seed pot and said "come back anytime!" "Oh, don't worry I will!" She said back.]]> 2018-03-12 13:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/240862437 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/240871867 When we put the pottery in the fire, Ella's mom said we had to go home. I begged her mom to stay for at least 2 more hours, or at least until we finish firing our pottery. ( LOL, get it? ) Ella's mom finally agreed to and we stayed for 2 more hours. We finished firing the pottery and I learned a wee bit more about Grandma Loreen. Then the 2 hours were up and we went home.   The End]]> 2018-03-12 14:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/240871867 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/240875292 Me and Ella begged our parents to let us stay in Grandma Loreen’s pueblo tonight for a long time. They finally allowed us to. After they left, we finished burning the pottery after dinner and played a game where whoever shot an arrow the farthest won. The pottery was sturdy and had a beautiful golden, slightly brownish color when it was taken out. It was perfect, with not even the slightest cracks at all. We watched Grandmother Loreen and Ella’s uncle take the pottery out of the fire. They set the pottery out in the night to cool off. Grandma Loreen told us some Native American stories like why bats are considered as mammals today. Another was a story about how a girl sacrificed her prized possession for much—needed rain after a long drought. I felt really close to Grandma Loreen when it was time for bed.]]> 2018-03-12 14:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/240875292 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/240881052 While we were in the car, I looked at the pottery Grandma Loreen gave me. It was beautiful,  with some Indian faces and cool symbols on it. When we got to the Ella's house, I said good--bye and went home. I told MY mom about the awesome trip and how Grandma Loreen had given me a piece of here collection of pottery. When I went to sleep, I put the seed pot on my shelf where I could see it when I wake up. I went to sleep that night, staring at the seed pot and hoping I would go back one day and claim my pottery that burns in the fire.                                      The End]]> 2018-03-12 14:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/240881052 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/240986548 The next morning we woke up to the tasty smell of Grandma Loreen cooking breakfast. As we ate, we wondered about if the pottery was ready for painting and completely cooled. Ella went out to check on it, reporting that it seemed ready to paint. After breakfast we went outside with cans of paint Grandmother Loreen made with natural things. There were lots of colors and shades of paint! We used many of them. I painted trees and birds and creatures, and Ella painted the sun setting in the desert. “Wow, they’re really beautiful!” Ella’s uncle complimented. “Thank you!” we answered. We painted the pottery and coil pot until 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Our parents came to pick us up, and I felt sad to go because I was really close to Ella’s Grandmother now. We took our pottery and coil pots, waving goodbyes and went home. I put my coil pot on the windowsill, and the pottery by my desk in my room. I wish to visit Grandmother Loreen again one day.]]> 2018-03-12 16:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/240986548 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241061829 I wake up the next moring more tired than ever. AND I GET TO MAKE A COIL POT! I am so excited. Bad thing is that the fire wouldn't go and it was raining cats and dogs. My sister ade a joke she said UH OH I just stepped in a podle.And I wasn't able to make a coil pot but now since I am 2i'm a pro at it.]]> 2018-03-12 18:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241061829 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241068595 When she said we had to go home , but i begged to stay and get to finish my pottery while we waited we admired her other pottery they were beautiful. Finally she called us because it was done. When i picked mine up i noticed a ginormous crack then it shattered and i was so sad. She gave me a new one.]]> 2018-03-12 18:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241068595 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241072318 2018-03-12 18:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241072318 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241381291 When my mom came she said come on but I said "no" and said I want to want until my coil is done she said fine and said I could wait until the coil is done. Than after a lot of waiting the cup was finally done than I looked at it and I was amazed how buetiful the pot looked than I called my mom and said you can pick me up.]]> 2018-03-13 14:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241381291 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241389106 I’m very excited. My granddaughter Ella is coming to my pueblo with a friend today. When they finally arrived, I greeted them excitedly. But Ella’s friend wouldn’t reveal her name. I asked, “Who wants to try pottery?” Ella yelled “YES!!” as well as her friend. I was surprised to see her friend eager to make pottery. We went to a cave for clay, wet it, and started forming the shapes. It was almost time for the sun to set when we finished. Ella’s uncle made a fire that shot up high into the sky! The people in Wyoming could’ve seen it! We burned our finished pottery, but then their parents came. Ella and her friend begged to stay for the night here, so I said, “I’m okay with them staying with me tonight!” Their parents finally agreed and left. We finished burning the pottery after dinner and a game, then we took the pottery out of the fire. It was beautiful! Golden and slightly brownish, it had no cracks at all! We set it out to cool. I told some Native American stories I heard as a child. I felt close to Ella’s friend when we went to bed. The next morning, Ella, and her friend painted the pottery and coil pots after breakfast. I gave them many colors of paint I made. After what seemed like a few minutes of painting, the parents came. “What time is it?” Ella asked. “It’s 1 pm,” said the parents, “We really need to go home now.” Ella and her friend said “Goodbye, Grandmother Loreen!” I said my goodbyes, too. I gave Ella and her friend the pot and coil pot they painted. I hope they come back soon, I thought, as I watched their cars run.]]> 2018-03-13 14:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241389106 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241389123 I leave and in the car I admire the butiful pot and tell my mom about how it was made she said wow then when I came home I layer in my bed and drifted of to sleeping dreamed of making more and more pots.]]> 2018-03-13 14:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241389123 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241903301 The fire is still going as we leave it it very close to trees I asked grandma is the house ore trees going to ketch on fire grandma said no it won’t so I not am not worried I huge grandma and said good my I could start to see puddles on the ground because of her tears coming my grandma is very emotional ]]> 2018-03-14 14:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241903301 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241905990 As we leave my mom starts to monavate me like saying it is all ok we are going to see her in 3 weeks it will all be fine I asked her if I could see her over the summer mom said yess so I stayed thair all summer.]]> 2018-03-14 14:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241905990 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241985734 Today I am having my granddaughter and her friend to visit me in New Mexico I am going to show her the art of clay making and the buety of it . I allways make the best tortillas so I great them with some we then go out side and start the firs to but some of my pottery .]]> 2018-03-14 16:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/241985734 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242026345 I am so excited to see my granddaughter and her friend plus they are coming to my house in New Mexico. I give them some tortillas to warm up because they came all this way. Then Ella's sweet uncle warms up a good HOT fire. And then we get ready to make the pottery. We first dig out some soak in the water, then we set it in the sun to dry up so we can turn it into prouder.you must do this a couple of time to remove the rocks,twigs,and sticks. Then remove the sand and broken rocks to grind it down again.]]> 2018-03-14 17:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242026345 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242029749 It was next week I went to Ella's grandma house again. Me and Ella looked at each other pottery that we helped fire. "Wow that pretty and your is colorful and shine too I want my to be like your" Ella said. "Thank you" I said. Ella's grandma told us it time to eat. So we went in and finish out. We went outside to play and left our pottery inside. After few hours later my mom say I have to go. I said "good bye Ella and good bye Ella grandma and also thank for the pottery". Ella's grandma smiled and we left. In the car I was thinking of something "When I grow up I want to make pottery and paint thing". Later when we are at home I told my mom about the pottery Ella's grandma gave me. She said "that cool honey". I went to my room and I put it on my window. 
 
The End]]> 2018-03-14 17:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242029749 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242029854 When we were done putting the pottery in the fire I heard my mom honk the horn which is a sign of let's go home I'm tired. I thanked her mom for the visit, I put on my shoes and exit the home my mom ask how was the trip and did you thanked her mom, I said it was good and yes of course I didn't forget. Ok so tomorrow is a big day it is the annual big sale at the mall so I saved up some money to buy some bath room supplies. And grams Loren is there to buy more pottery supplies for next time you go. Ok mom I guess it is going to be fun. Finally we were home it was 9:00 pm so I got ready for sleep and plan what to buy at the mall


The End

]]> 2018-03-14 17:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242029854 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242030027 When the fire was ready she said"go!"but then when the fire was ignited the fire fell over with the force of the fire and caught the yard on fire. Ran inside to get the fire extinguisher and water and by the time we got outside almost every the whole yard was on fire. The neighbors called the fire department and when the got there the fire was scorching the sides of her house! "OH NO!"I heard Ella's grandma say. When the fire was over her house had been burnt black on the backside. I was picked up by my mom and I told her the whole story. Then 1 year later I went back and finally made that seed pot and also had the time of my life.]]> 2018-03-14 17:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242030027 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242033234 2018-03-14 18:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242033234 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242038767  My mom say I have to go but I begged her to stay at least 1 more hour. She said "ok". So me and Ella went to finish up fire the pottery. About 20 minutes later it was done and we have to wait for it to cool down. 5 minutes later it was cool and I showed to my mom. And my mom told Ella's grandma Loreen that it time to left but Loreen said "please stay and eat with us and we can talk too". "That ok you must be busy" my said. " we aren't busy so just stay" Loreen said. "Fine we can stay" my mom said. The food that Loreen cooked was so good and it was like fresh and tasted like heaven. About 2 hours pass by we went house and I put the seed pottery and my other one on my window andd went to sleep.
 
The End]]> 2018-03-14 18:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242038767 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242040074 We  begged and begged to stay finally are parents us to stay for one night after we ate dinner it was delicious. After we ate we went to look at our pottery it was beautiful Ella told me " that is amazing"." Yes it is" says her grandma". " thanks so much" i say excitedly. Then my mother comes to pick me up ,and i tell her all about my trip she says "that is amazing". When we get home i run to my room and put on my shelf. I think to myself I am so amazing.

]]> 2018-03-14 18:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242040074 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242042330 I told my mom what we did and she thought it sounded so fun she went  to Walmart to get supplies. The fire wasn't right and when she finished making her own, it looked mote like a smeared lump of clay with a hole, and I told her! "That's not very nice" she said, and I aid"I know that's not nice and pointed at the supposed pottery and we both laughed hard.]]> 2018-03-14 18:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242042330 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242042944 Me and Ella tried to find out what color our pot color is but we always changed our answer. Finally we both said it was finished, time to see what color it will changed Ella's grandma said mine will be red and Ella's will be like a mud color. After all the hard work we got to sit by the fire eating tacos and I heard a honk so it was time for me to go I told Ella thank you for inviting me and went out the door. 

The end

]]> 2018-03-14 18:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242042944 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242047110 When I saw there faces I could see the exitment in there eyes which made me very happy. I gave them some tortillas and we went out back. I showed them my tricks and when I saw there pottery I thought to my self there almost as good as mine because they were! When they had to leave I could tell they were sad and I almost stood up for them but I didn't dare because the had stuff to do. So I said goodbye and thought to my self that was fun.]]> 2018-03-14 18:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242047110 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242052929  I am excited that my granddaughter is having a friend over to play and they are coming to my house to play too. So when they are here I greeted them with a warm tortillas when they have arrived. After when they are done eating they followed me outside and Ella's Uncle was preparing the fire. He put wood in the pit in order to fire my pottery I have made. I used the coil method when I was making my pottery. I showed her friend how to make a seed pot. Ella and her friend helped by rolling the coil clay. Ella's uncle was ready to fire the pot. All of the wood brined and the ashes was smoothed out. I carefully positions my pot between the other. They stick newspapers and twigs into the base. Ella's uncle light the fire and the flames shoot up into the sky. When it was still burning Ella friend have to go. So I said "next time you come I gave you the one you helped fire and you can have my seed pot for now". And she said "thank you". Later after that she left. 
 
 The End

]]> 2018-03-14 18:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242052929 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242054110 and then we whet to the caves to search for clay I found some ,but the girls were amazing at it they found sooo much clay. Than we put it all into the soaked water.]]> 2018-03-14 18:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242054110 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242055816 I'm so excited to see Emma and her friend to come back o my house to make some pottery. I better make some tacos for them to eat because they are probably hungry. 
They came through the door and I said come lets eat but they were not hungry. That is ok let's make some pottery come with me. They came to my backyard seeing grampa firing the fire to bake the pots . Once they were done firing up there pots I heard a honk and it was time for Rachel to leave she said bye then left.

The End]]> 2018-03-14 18:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242055816 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242385851 After we put our pots in the fire we watched it burn for a while and went to play some  games. ]]> 2018-03-15 14:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242385851 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242387140 2018-03-15 14:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242387140 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242616075 2018-03-15 22:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242616075 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242616154 I watched the ]]> 2018-03-15 22:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242616154 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242616888 I got memorized by all the fire and the nice,refreshing smell of it. I kept making the sniffling noise I make when I get tired and I began closing my eyes. "Time to go" Ella's mom said. I got startled and said "A few minutes please" I said, probably starting a fight with her mom. " You need to go honey, but you can come back back very soon!" Ella mom said. ''When you come back it will be all ready" her uncle said joining in. "Ok" I mumbled. I went to my aunt's car and I began making her arrange dates for a next visit. "The thirteenth it is" my aunt grinned. "Can't wait to see you,sweetheart" Ella's grandma said. "Me too" I said. ]]> 2018-03-15 22:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242616888 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242619549 I began talking,talking and TALKING about how the trip to Ella's grandma house was the best." We made so many pots from caves and we had to burn them." "Oh but Ella and her grandmother said I can finish painting and decorating it on my next visit." " Do we have a date planned for a next visit" I said, clearly annoying my aunt. "Yes,  Dixie and I'm glad you had fun" she said. " I didn't tell them my name.. just saying" I said. " Why, it's beautiful" she said. " I don't know.. but luckily I still have another visit!" I said. My aunt grinned at me, "Oh thankfully" she said.." I'll make sure to tell you how I DECORATE it and ll that" I said. " Oh, I know you will , you already plenty much summarized the three hours you were there with them" she joked. ]]> 2018-03-15 22:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242619549 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242624008 Ella kept talking about how her friend was coming over. "You can teach her all about pottery" Ella said a few times before her friend coming over." What's her name" I wondered. "Yeah, by the way she doesn't like people knowing her name" Ella had said right before I made comment and when her "mystery name " friend was getting out of the car. "Oh that's kinda weird" I thought in my head.  I decided to leave my confusion and make some of my homemade tacos. "Hey girls,after we eat I would love to show your friend our knowledge and history of pottery." I said. They both agreed, so we all went outside and I showed/told her friend all about making pots,etc. I knew that she was having trouble understanding how to do it, so I made sure that I mainly did every step with her. She also got to see ella's uncle who was making question big fire so they could hear up the pots, I always reminded Ella's friend of what was happening. By the time she really got it or was interested,my daughter said it was time to go home. Of course Ella and her begged not too but then I stepped in and said," The pots will all be ready next week, we promise". I saw Ella's friend smile,"Thank you for having me" she said. " Anytime!" I said. She really is a sweet girl, I thought.]]> 2018-03-15 23:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242624008 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242804395 Finally, I put my pot into the fire. Mom pulled up on the driveway. I asked when will my pot be done.”In 5 minuets” grandma said. I saw my mom getting off the car. I really wanted to make another one. Mom suddenly popped up and said time to go. We’ll have to get it next time. Well every thing can’t be always good.]]> 2018-03-16 13:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242804395 abbiekatebeasley https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242806707 Abbie Beasley

After I had put my pot in the fire, Ella's grandmother said it was time to go. I begged to stay a little while longer, so we didn't go home for another two hours. I was very sad when we had to go, so I simply requested a sleepover. But Ella and her grandmother's eyes were twitching, so I don't think that they were in a very welcoming mood. But I didn't notice that so I ranted on and on about what we could do," We could paint the pots when they get outta the fire, and then we could do each other's nails, and finally, we cou-" "STOP!" So I stop. It was Ella's grandmother. And she looked mad. " I have tried to deal with all this so called 'fun' you girls are having," she said," and I have to clean up your mess!" Then she practically kicked me out of her house. Guess I ain't going back there.]]> 2018-03-16 13:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242806707 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242810344 While we were in the car I looked out the window. I saw all the other houses made out of clay and brick. The houses were so different from the one I live in. They were small and old but still stylish. They had flowers and flowers. They were literally every where.]]> 2018-03-16 13:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242810344 abbiekatebeasley https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242811965 Today my granddaughter and her friend are coming over for a visit. I don't know what we're going to do, but when I heard her friend rant on and on about how cool it was that I did pottery, I knew that it was gonna be a long night. I helped her with her pottery, and she was to distracted to help me and Ella clean up all the mess she made while she was making the pot. Then she said the most horrifying thing ever! "How about we have a sleepover? We can do each other's nail, make more pottery, and then we could defini-" I confronted her on all the things that she had tortured me to do, like the pottery mess, all the extra time I forced myself to give to her, and all the other things. I a definitely NOT going to let her have a sleepover.

]]> 2018-03-16 13:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242811965 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242828279 When it was time to go home I begged my mom to let me stay. It was almost like I had a second home."I'm sorry Grandma Loreen" my mother said."No it's fine she can stay for a sleepover!"Can I I asked? If that is ok with Ella and her grandmother. As a gift Grandma Loreen gave me the pottery she made. It was beautiful it had birds and flowers on it.After watching tv we ate dinner..when I woke up I knew the smell.I was back at home.]]> 2018-03-16 14:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/242828279 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/243830129                As I say my farewells and thanks to "The Family of Potters", I walk back home carrying the special seed pot I had received earlier. I ring the doorbell and greet my mother at the door. As I give her my seed pot, I see my father creeping through the door behind my mom. I hug my parents and go upstairs. I brush my teeth, change into my PJ's, and slowly drift to sleep. 

]]> 2018-03-20 03:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/243830129 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/243830295                  As I was cleaning up my room, I heard the doorbell ring. "Coming!" I yelled. I quickly ran downstairs and saw Ella and her family standing right in front of me. We invited them in and chatted for a while. Next, we cooked dinner and ate some of the food Ella's grandmother brought in. "So." asked my mom. " My daughter has been talking so much about your families pottery history. "Oh yes, of course." "My family helps make seed pots and vases everyday." "Your daughter is very talented at pottery, In fact I brought in some paint and a wonderful piece of pottery your daughter made." said the Grandmother. "Oh thank you!" replied my mother. For the rest of the day we painted and talked until they had to leave. As they went, we waved and said goodbye.                 ]]> 2018-03-20 03:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/243830295 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/243830305 2018-03-20 03:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/243830305 abbiekatebeasley https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/243965310 As I hear giggles of sweet laughter outside of my door, I as Ella, her friend, and my daughter (Ella's Mom). I welcome them in and give them tortilla's. I soon go in m backyard and show he girls all my pottery. Ella's friend was really  impressed with my work. I quickly showed them how to make seed pots, and let them make their own coil pots. "Hey grandma!" Called Ella. "Look at my coil pot!," "Oh how beautiful!" I replied. "What did you make?" I asked Ella's friend. "Oh I made a bird designed coil pot." Replied Ella's friend. The day soon ended and I said farewell to them all.]]> 2018-03-20 12:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/243965310 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244296818 Ella's family told me my mom was here as my mom drove into the driveway. I didn't want to leave. "Come on, it's time to go. We can come back later." my mom said. " Can I wait for my pottery work to dry with Ella first?" "Okay." Said my mom. "But after it dries, we have to leave." My pot came out of the fire. I loved it! I said goodbye to Ella and her grandma, and we drove away. I wanted to go back to Ella's house someday.]]> 2018-03-20 22:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244296818 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244298265 When will we go back to see Ella again, mom? "Probably not in a while, she lives too far away." "Bye, Ella!" I yelled loudly through the window as she waved to me. "They are very nice," my mom said. "We might come back soon for a surprise." I knew if we went back, I would be a pottery master! So, I begged o go back again. I really think Ella has a cool life.]]> 2018-03-20 22:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244298265 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244299875 I love it when Ella and her friends come to visit our pottery. We always have so much fun together, and learn about pottery. We make beautiful knew things everyday. Today, another one of Ella's friend's is coming to my house to make pottery. We will make the best pottery ever! And me and Ella will teach her about making it. When Ella's friend came, we made pottery, and than we designed it, to put them in the fire. When she left, knew Ella and her friend had a fun time making pottery once again!]]> 2018-03-20 22:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244299875 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244490420 Today I'm going to visit my grandma's house with my friend Emma for making pott

]]> 2018-03-21 12:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244490420 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244493157 Today I'm going to visit my grandma's house for making pottery with Emma. ]]> 2018-03-21 13:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244493157 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244511057 When I was walking to Ella's grandma's house with Ella, I was excited about the pott what I made with people. We finally came to Ella's grandma's house and I saw lots of pott in the garden..."Look at that!" They were more pretty what I thought. It was all pretty except for 1 pott. It was a pott what I made. I dont know why but it still looked preety. I think its because the pott was made by my hard work. And after 10 minute we did a party for pottery. There were lots of food and pottery. We did lots of things like dancing and singing about Native american. And we and like that]]> 2018-03-21 13:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244511057 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244746067 When we put the pottery down into the fire]]> 2018-03-21 20:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244746067 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244818145 2018-03-22 02:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244818145 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244818362 I climbed into the gold Toyota Minivan, for we had a big family so we needed a big car, and I waved goodbye to Ella and her grandmother. It made my heart sick a little that I had to leave Ella and her grandmother after such an amazing day I had had with them. When I was all buckled up, Mother asked me “So how was it? Did you enjoy?” “It was SO fun! Ella, her grandmother, and I made pots together. I have never made one, so it was fun experiencing these new opportunities of different cultures! Oh, and Ella and her grandmother walked me through each and every step of making a seed pot, and there are A LOT, so next time I see a hand made pot, I am definitely going to appreciate all of the time and effort that it takes to make one.” I said. “Well sweetheart, I’m very glad that you are adjusting to here, and that you are making amazing new friends. I know that the move has been hard for you, but now you are seeming to row smoothly in your river.” I smiled at mother when she looked back at me. I knew that she was very proud of me, and I felt proud of me too. I hugged my pot, as if was the answer to why I was adjusting to our new home. The thing that her mother was really surprised about though, was the fact that her daughter was interested in learning about different cultures. Her mom knew that she had now actually been paying attention in class, instead of zoning out like she did back in their old home, in California. As our car pulled up in the driveway and I got into the house, got ready for bed, and climbed into it. Mother and father had come to give me goodnight kisses, and wish me sweet dreams. I said goodnight, and they shut my door and went to sleep themselves. Just like that, I fell asleep, tired as anything from the long day of pot making. I dreamed of pot making galore, and the most amazing and talented pot maker, Grandmother Loreen. I dreamed of being as good as her one day. I knew that the pot that Grandmother Loreen had gave me wasn’t any ordinary pot. It was special. I knew this, because Grandmother Loreen had made it herself.]]> 2018-03-22 02:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244818362 https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244824943 As I heated up the tortillas in the pan above the fire I heard someone knock on the door. “Ella honey, I think that your friend is here!” “She is! She’s really here?” “Why don’t you go and check?” I replied. My little Ella had been so very exited about her friend coming over. She hasnt stopped talking about their playdate  for the past two weeks! I was very exited too. I always love when Ella brings her friend to our home. They are always so nice and thankful, but little did I know that this friend of Ella’s was going to go above and beyond. Her friend came into the house with a grin from ear to ear. I knew that the smell of the tortillas was giving her a happy feeling. “Well hello darling!” I said to her friend. “Hi Ella’s grandmother!” The little girl walked straight to me and shook my hand. Although she did this, she didn’t mention her name. “What’s your name sweetie?” I was curious to know. The smile on her face faded a bit, but I didn’t know why. “She prefers not to say.” Stepped in Ella. “You can just call me Isabelle as a nickname.” She said to me. “Okay then Isabelle, would you like a tortilla? You must be hungry from the car ride, I suppose? I said to her as I held out a tortilla to her hands. Ofcourse ma’am, I would like a tortilla please! They smell delicious! Thank you for taking the time to make them! Said Isabelle. All three of us sat down to eat outside, while catching some breeze. I told the two young ladies why we were going to be doing for the day, and they looked like bobbleheads, nodding at every sentence I said. We cleaned up our plates and I took the two girls outside to the caves. They followed every little step I told them to. Isabelle was a very good listener and pot maker, considering that she had never done it before. Her level of patience was so high, and she was so polite while talking to me. I was shocked with how mature an eight year old could act. The whole afternoon went by, making pots and pots and pots. When it was time for Isabelle to leave, I gave her my special pot for a special person. I knew that I would miss that pot, but she deserved it. Seeing such a beautiful souled person leave hurt my heart a little bit, but I knew that I would see her again.]]> 2018-03-22 03:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amywrogers/uhq6ay9vkc94/wish/244824943