Lewis seems to have found himself a friend...or is it a partner in crime?
You mustn't carve with the blade towards yourself. He explains.
Is this how you do it?
Not quite, watch me.
Lewis demonstrates 'whittling' with the blade going away from his body and not towards.
He is watched intently.
I think I have the hang of it now.
Some time later...Oh look, Henry's coming....Lewis says to Donny.
Donny quickly hides his hands.
Donny quickly hides his hands.
Hey guys, what are you up to? He asks.
I haven't got your pen knife. Donny blurts out as he holds his hands behind his back.
I mean I don't know where your pen knife is...he stutters out...trying to correct himself, not realising it is too late he has already given the game away.
Hand it over Donny. You know you are not allowed to use a knife after last time. Henry tells him.
Donny looks a bit forlorn. But Lewis was showing me how to use one safely. He explains.
I'm sorry, but I need it. Henry informs him.
Donny hands over the pen knife.
Oops....Lewis thinks, it looks like they may be in trouble.
Oops....Lewis thinks, it looks like they may be in trouble.
Thank you. Henry says. Please ask next time.
You don't think he will tell Peggy Sue, do you? Lewis asks Donny as Henry walks away with his knife.
I don't know. Donny replies.... Probably not, otherwise he would have said more...I think he is just busy, he had his work apron on.
I just love, love, love your photo stories! How do you do it?! I only seem to manage one photo and a few words. Do you have the story idea then pose the dolls, or the other way around? Or do you just make it up as you go along? I could almost imagine them actually 'alive' and you've come upon them and taken photos as the event unfolds! They really are so good. Thank you :) Jane x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your wonderful encouraging comments. I am so glad you enjoy my posts. In answer to your question, a combination of all! I think you have hit it on the head though when you say 'I could almost imagine them 'alive'....' that is exactly how it happens I think.
DeleteI have tried a little photo story with Ezri and Ayza just now with 4 or 5 photos. They're looking at shoes on my laptop LOL :) Jane x
DeleteYou did well :-) It is just practice.... Ezri and Ayza work so well together. I wonder just how many shoes they ended up ordering though! Keep a watch out...
DeleteWho knew that Lewis could be such a little rascal?
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Who knew?! Beneath that innocent expression...
DeleteLovely post, they will have to be careful of those sharp knives and heaven help them if Peggy Sue finds out!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, good thing Peggy Sue had no idea what was going on.
DeleteBusted and out of his own mouth! If I were those 2 boys, I'd be very worried that Peggy Sue will find out. I agree totally with Nana - you really are the master storyteller, both with words and with photos.
ReplyDeleteI think I would be worried as well, nothing much escapes Peggy Sue" So glad you enjoyed the post.
DeleteGreat story with a lesson to learn attached. Loved seeing 'Dear' but busy, Henry towards the end in his work apron.
ReplyDeleteBTW. Are they all still working on their treehouse?
Glad you enjoyed the post Kendal.
DeleteAh, now the tree house...like many things that involve physical labour it is a slow work in progress. I will have to get on to the boys to put a bit more effort in!
I wonder what happened last night involving Donny and the knife. I am glad to see that Lewis, a wooden doll, knows all about safe use of knives for whittling and was trying to share his knowledge with Donny. And I wonder what Henry is working on.
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