If I were in the snow right now....

I'd lie down and make a snow angel and make snow balls and throw them at my niece.  I'd eat it and it would taste moist.  I'm hoping for more snow all year long because it is fun and fuzzy. 

Getting to flower arrangements

I start by looking at the flower colors. Next I begin to look at the vases. Then I begin to
arrange. I start out by putting the flowers together by their size. I compare the flowers and stems. The sizes depends on the arrangement. For example, If I make a tall flower arrangement, I cannot use short flowers. When I see the colors I think about a combination that looks nice and pretty. For example, I use blue and white not pink and yellow colors. I know I'm finished when I review what I've done and ask everyone for their opinion. If everyone is okay with it, I know I'm done.

New school year

What are you most excited about for this school year?
I'm excited to meet new teachers.
What classes are you taking this year?
I'm not sure yet, but I want to take English, Biology and Cyber lab.
What is cyberlab?
It is most learning about computer skills.
Are there skills that you want or need to learn?
I just want to learn how to work on the computer more and because my brother is in that class.

What did you learn this year making flowers in clinic?

I learned some of the flower names. I learned to ask questions. I learned that money is not everything.

What is your goal for this school year?
My goal is to get good grades, meet new people, and stay focused.

Summer Thoughts from Christon

What is your favorite color combination?
"I like green, red, and blue. Green is the color of money and i like money. Red is my favorite because of roses. I love the smell of roses, especially red ones. And blue is my favorite because it reminds me of the sky."

Do you like working with fresh flowers? Why or why not?

"Yes because the fresh flowers are beautiful and pretty."

You have not done a fresh flower arrangement in a few months. Have you missed it? Why?
"Yes I have missed it. My cable is cut off and I don't have much to do at home and doing flower arrangements is fun. I look forward to doing flower arrangements. It keeps me focused while I am at the clinic."

Tell us about your spark.

"It gets me excited when I can imagine how I put together flowers. When I get excited, then I feel like I have my spark. I got it today.

Do you see these flowers? This is my spark!"

Summer flowers

Interview of Christon

It's been a long time since you've contributed to your blog. Where have you been?
School! I've been working hard at school, getting my grades up. My grades are good!

What's your favorite part of school?
Working on computers. I do math and geography on the computer.

Do you work on the computer when you are doing your flower stuff?
Yes. It is pretty fun. I make business cards and I made a business order form. I'd like to make some more fliers on the computer.

What are your goals for this summer?
I want to have fun. I have a money goal to get a computer to help me.

What has been your favorite part of flower arranging this spring?
Coming up with more ideas.

Katie is going to talk to people at other gardens to suggest that they start programs like the one you're involved in (making flower arrangements and learning about natural science), what would you like to say to them? Is this program good? Why?
Because it brings out the inner part of people and its fun. I think everybody should do it!

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