Ashlynn's Thespian Talents

Ashlynn recently wrote a poem which was entered in the Rexburg Civic Club's Annual Art & Poetry Contest for Children. Much to her surprise (and to our delight), it won first prize! Here she is reading it in front of all the parents at the Rexburg Tabernacle.
Here is the winning poem:

Are We There Yet?

Are we there yet?

I just cannot wait!

To be where I've dreamed of

my excitement can't wait!

Are we there yet?

"NO!" yells mom

But soon we will be

to where I have dreamed of

my whole life long!

YAY!

Because she was the winner from her grade level, her poem has been entered in the General Federation of Women's Clubs' state competition, in Boise. It is rumored that, if her poem wins there, she will get to read it on the radio! Her poem was also published in the local paper; you can link to the article by clicking here.

Here are a few other examples of her recent work (perhaps it is the budding artist in her, or perhaps it's the twenty bucks they gave her when she won, but she has had quite the creative streak lately). I've put them here how she typed them, including the font colors.

Dishes

Dishes, Dishes, Dishes.

I hate dishes!

Washing dishes is horrendous,

horrible, and atrocious!

Some dishes have slimy beans

And some dishes have

Squished bananas!

YUCK!

I HATE DISHES!!!

AYLA

WHO'S THAT GIRL WITH CURLY, CURLY HAIR?

WHO'S THAT GIRL THAT'S EVERYWHERE?

WHO'S THAT GIRL THAT'S CRAZY, CRAZY, CRAZY?

IT'S AYLA BAYLA RUNNING EVERYWHERE!

Creations of God.

The sun, the moon, the snow, and rain, and

lots of other things,

Are all of God's creations,

that he made for you and me.

Any interested publishers can contact me or my agent directly to discuss the rights. :-)