As part of our writing program in the last couple of weeks, we were working with merging the idea of a research paper with personal experience. So I had Bryce and Emily research a couple of Berlin sights and then add some of their personal reflections along with it. Here’s what they come up with:

Wow! It was so much fun to read your blog! You guys are having a blast! Hooray for the Thomas family, and hooray for the Thomas family writers! Love, Mrs. S
Comment by Peg Schumaker — September 20, 2008 @ 4:17 pm
Hi Family Thomas!
Well, I finally had time to read all the new entries and I feel like I’ve had a history lesson (Bryce & Emily’s description of their favorite Berlin sights)–thanks you two! And–I would love to see the zoo–it sounds great and I feel like I’ve almost been there from your detailed descriptions of it! And I can’t leave Mom out as you do such a wonderful job, Karen, of making me feel a part of your experiences—THANK YOU ALL. Love you and MISS YOU ALL!! Betty
Comment by Betty Richardson — September 23, 2008 @ 2:45 pm