Dear Patty – I know summer is one of your favorite times of the year. What are you most looking forward to THIS summer?

Okay, I’ll let you guys ask her some questions now. LOL

Xoxoxoxo

Bets

I couldn’t resist. I HAVE to ask Patty a question. (If you want to know the truth, I thought of 37 questions to ask her, but this was my favorite.)

So, Patty – of all the interesting hobbies you have (and you have a ton of them!) which do you like best?

Xoxoxoxo

Betty

That’s right, it’s Nancy’s birthday today! We’re all meeting her at Pop’s for a birthday lunch, THEN I think we’re heading to the Mall.

I hope you have a fun Saturday!

Remember to check in here Monday for our big surprise.

Xoxoxoxo

Bets

Next week, we have a very special bloggy event planned. It’s too early to tell you what it is, of course - but you are welcome to guess!

Watch the blogs this weekend for clues…

Xoxoxoxo

Bets

Why does it take teachers Sooooooooo long to grade stuff? I know Ms. Grundy has a lot of stories to read, but I reaaallllllllly would like to know what she thought of my horse story.

In other news, Reggie’s mood was MUCH improved today. And at lunch he came over to my table and actually said “thanks” for putting that post up for him yesterday. Apparently, he was worried his “adoring fans” might think he had abandoned them! LOL

And Mr. Bee announced today that he had something special planned EVERY FRIDAY for the rest of the school year! The first thing is… Oh, I promised Veronica SHE could tell you about this Friday’s surprise. She was Sooooooo excited about it. I think it’ll be fun. I can’t wait to see what Mr. Bee has planned for the rest of May. Stay tuned…

Xoxoxoxo

Bets

You know, I am NOT a snoop. And I HATE gossip. But, friends check on each other and I – like you – have noticed that Reggie’s blog has been quiet now for like 2 whole WEEKS! That is so NOT Reggie.

He’s been a little quiet at school, and frankly, when I talk to him he seems kinda edgy. In fact, if I didn’t know better, I’d say he was avoiding me. So, I did the most logical thing. I talked to Veronica and SHE talked to him.

It seems Reggie got grounded – as in NO internet – for the remainder of April. I don’t know what he did to make his dad so angry, but that’s why he’s been conspicuously absent.

Just thought you should know. There is only one more day left this month, and then April is over. So I think we can expect to hear from The Reg again shortly.

Xoxoxoxo

Bets

Ronnie and I stayed up until 2:00a.m. talking and watching movies, and cruising on-line. It was fun but I am a little tired today. After lunch, we went to the mall (because we didn’t go last night) and guess who we ran into?

Patty! She was in the book store. She asked how my horse story was coming along. (It’s almost done, btw. I turn it in next Friday.)

She told me she wants to read it when I’m done. ? Veronica’s dog story is almost done, too. She’s having it illustrated. That’s soooo Veronica.

Back to Patty. I said, “Now that you’re home from your great kayaking/birding weekend, what’s the next great adventure you’re planning?” She just smiled and said, “Can’t tell you yet. It’s a surprise.”

I have NO idea what that means. But I THINK the woman Arch and Jug saw her with must be a travel agent!

What do you think?

Xoxoxoxo

Betty

I know, I know, there are still 5 more days left in April, but I can’t help it – May is just around the corner. And I LOVE MAY!

Here are 10 things I’m reaaaalllllly looking forward to:

• Perfect Sunny Days

• Nancy’s birthday May 3

• The Riverdale Pool opens!

• Picnic Weather

• Mother’s Day, May 11 (I’m making her present)

• Planting flowers

• Our End-of-Year Field Trip

• Memorial Day Weekend!

• No more homework!

• School’s Out!!! May 30 and Summer Vacation Begins!

Okay, bbs, YOUR turn. What are YOU looking forward to in May?

Xoxoxoxo

Betty

LOL. I’m kidding. Thanks for ALL the great author recommendations. I was sharing them with Ronnie and Midge and Nancy and some of the other girls at lunch today. Ms. Grundy was standing nearby and overheard our whole conversation. And guess what? We’ve decided to form a book club! (Actually, it was Ms. Grundy’s idea.)

We’ll be reading ALL the books recommended by YOU this summer. I’m so excited about this. We’ve got a stack of books to read and we’re starting with Carolyn Keene! I love her stories, but Ethel hasn’t read them, and neither has Wendy. We’ll read a different book every week, then on Saturday, we’ll meet at Pop’s to discuss it!

It’s not too late to send in more suggestions!

Xoxoxoxo

Bets

Hi bbs. Thanks for all the great author recommendations! I LOVE to read (don't know if you knew that) and I have SOOOO many favorite authors it's hard to remember them all!

Barbara Park

Anna Sewell

Judy Bloom

JK Rowling

Meg Cabot

Cornelia Funke

Carolyn Keene

Marguarite Henry

Catherine Gilbert Murdoch

Thanks for introducing me to Anne Mazer, Eric Walters and Christopher Paul Curtis. Anyone else have some a favorite author I should know about? LMK

Xoxoxo

Bets

Zachlee – hope you got some rest! 

Ndrea Mah – we’ll be thinking about you this week! 

Brittany – hang in there! 

Ron and I also want to thank ALL OUR BBs for the input you’ve been giving us on our book-writing project. You know, there’s a Favorite Author poll up over on the AC website. I noticed that a whopping 52% of those who voted have a favorite OTHER than the 4 authors listed.  

So, my question today is –  

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR? 

Gotta know. Ronnie and I are can’t wait to read your answers. Ronnie says hurry and comment. J 

Xoxoxoxo 

Bets