World War II Submarine

This is a World War II Submarine. They carried 54 men and they carry torpedos to sink enemies.

The Americans were able to capture a German submarine like this and they got a decoding machine that made the "enigma code". It was rather complicated how they did it and noone could decode it until the machine was seized. It was also important that the Germans not know that they didn't get it.

Conestoga

Farmers used a Conestoga to take their harvest to the market. Now they use trucks.

Farmers would walk beside the Conestoga
and when they need to rest they will sit on a lazy board on the left side ofe the wagon or sit on a saddle. The whole thing is made of woods. It must have been hard to bend the wheels.

Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago

I stood in front of this mirrow that was bent and I shrunk and my legs got so short. It was fun seeing all the trains, plains, lego figures, different toys, and exhibits around this big building. We even got to see the Harry Potter Exhibition where all the things they used for the movie was there for people to see. Too bad you can't take pictures.

The Blues in Chicago

After two months in Los Angeles, we went to Chicago and our first stop is at the Blue's house. Mike Blue and my dad were University mates. I don't remember playing with his boys when I was two and a half but we had fun playing this time. They have a big dog called Schnitzel who has a big bark and I was afraid of getting jumped on. But after a while, he was okay. We only got to see them for a day because the boys were going to camp the next day. Here at a restaurant from the left is me, Mark, Leanne, Paul, Dad and Mike.

4th of July, Last Day in Los Angeles

We spent our last day at Nancy and Mark's house at Redlands. We had a barbeque and I stayed all afternoon in the pool with my mom, my cousin, Cody some kids at the party. In the evening we saw some fireworks. They were not as good as the Disneyland fireworks but they were okay. We also had someone play the bagpipes for us by the pool. Cool 4th of July and I was even wearing a red, white and blue bathing suit in the pool - so patriotic.

Universal Studios

Nolan, Ninong Chuck and Auntie Jen took me, my mom and dad to Universal Studios. I saw where some movies and TV shows are made and how they are made. My mom was happy to see Wisteria Lane from "Desperate Housewives" and I was happy that all my "Land Before Time" movies were made here. They can make it rain and flood, make earthquakes and things explode. I was scared when I felt the earthquake and when we walked in the haunted house.

At the Carters

We visited the Carter's at Long Beach. They are both inspirational teachers. Tracy was my mom's friend from where she use to work. She has three kids. My dad and Jerome talked a lot about their work and the books that they are writing. They also like sports. Oh, Lakers won this year -- GO Lakers. Oh, and they like watching the old Star Trek Movies - Go Trekkies.