I Have A Friend- His Name Is Martin

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day my blog readers. 

While everyone is celebrating their holiday from school and work, I wanted to share a story with you. 

This story involves Jud and Olivia, so you know it's going to be good. 

A couple of years ago, Jud and Olivia were learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. So of course, Jud became fascinated and needed to share everything he learned with everyone he came across. 

But he had to do it in his unique way. Here is how it would go: 

Jud: I have a friend named Martin 

Random Person: You do

Jud: Yup, he had a dream and then he got killed

Random Person: ?? 

Mom: He means Martin Luther King

Random Person: Oh... ha ha 

Here is Olivia's Story: 

Olivia: I watched a movie about him {MLK} today. 

Mom: You did?

Olivia: Yup, he was laying in the thing vampires sleep in.

Mom: You mean a coffin? 

Olivia: Yup

You gotta love these kids. 

At least they are getting quality education. 

Interviewing 8 Year Olds

I was blog stalking today and I came across a recent post called Interview with a 3 Year Old. She had posted a picture of her cute three year old and her answers to some basic questions. I thought this was such a great idea. It is a great way to document the growth of those little ones that grow up so fast!

You are now probably wondering: Alex you don't have kids so what are you going to post about?

Here is the answer: Olivia and Jud

If you know me at all you know these two wonderful 8 year olds are the center of my life. While they are not my children, they hold a special place in my heart. Both Olivia and Jud are adopted from China. Olivia was 16 months when we got her and Jud was 3 when we got him. Every day since their arrivals into my life has been an adventure. So I thought while they are a little old to be starting this- I thought it would still be great to get their answers!

I called them today and asked a few questions and their answers did not disappoint. It is so funny what kids will say. Enjoy!

Olivia Jade Drake - Age 8

Favorite Animal: Cheetah

Favorite Place: New York

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite T.V. Show: Wizards of Waverly Place

Best Friend: Stephanie

Loves: Watching T.V. and Hanging out with people

Dislikes: Chores

Favorite Place to Play: At Chuck E. Cheese's

Judson Conner Drake- Age 8

Favorite Animal: Zebra

Favorite Place: Hawaii

Favorite Color: Orange

Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese

Favorite T.V. Show: Power Rangers

Best Friend: Shawn

Loves: Playing Phinneas and Ferb In the 2nd Dimension on WII

Dislikes: Being Grounded

Favorite Place to Play: Sage's House

I hope you enjoyed this little insight into two my most favorite little munchkins in my life!