Lakia Skateboard video.

Sweet Skate Video.

Spring Break

This Spring Break i went to Califorina. The Airplane ride toke about 3-4 hours and we were the first seat behind first class. I got some yummy pretzels and salami and chesse. It was quite delious. When we got off the plane it was around 2:30 got are bags and headed to the house. When we got to the gate it was alittle weird there were secirity gaurds all over the place. I knew that we would be going to the house in Malibu. Oliver was coming down on wensday and we arrived on saturday. We left for the malibu house on monday. I was super exited that oliver was coming down. When he arrived at the house i knew that we were going to the theam park the next day. We went to Knotts Berry Farm. They have insane rides Oliver and I that drops you like 12 stores. We also went on this other one where drops you from so far and then you get soaking wet! It was a blast i wish i could write more.

Wakeboard rail

Soon I'm going to start a wakeboard rail. The miterals i need are PBC pipe,cement blocks, metal poles and floatation's. The rail i'm going to build is called a slidder also called a up flat down. The reson why I'm doing this is for extra credit for science. I can't wait for the challenge. I also can't wait lot try it.

Dirtbiking Competition

Next weekend there is a dirtbiking competition. I got inviting to go with a couple of my friends i also went last year it was pretty embrassing when i fell into a huge puddle i thought it was funny after but during then race i was pissed but i still caught up and still did good. This year Monster Energy is sponsoring the race. They give out free tee-shirts and engery drinks for free. Before the race we always ride the track next to the cabin we stay in. They build huge kickers and jumps. I hope to get some good pictures after the race for my 8th grade project.

My Dog

My dog luke is psycho. He is super hyper and loves to play ball. He never misses a meal. He loves the snow and likes to play. Even when you want to relax he will still jump on you. My crazy dog luke.

Stevens Pass

Last saturday I went to Stevens Pass. We woke up at at 5:30 and caught the 6:30 ferry. We had to pick up my sister friend david. After we got off the ferry I decided to watch leathal weapon 4. It was pretty funny. When it was about over we were almost to Stevens i started getting on my gear so i could go right there. When we drove in they said if you want to park here you have to pay $5 i thought that was really dumb. But after that i jumped out of the car and got my board when i was walking with miles i remebered i didn't have my boots on i started laughing. After that I felt like a retard but i already had my pass because we had stoped at the gas station. So we went down to hogs back and on are way up we saw cortney and madison. We met up with them after we got to the bottom. We then decided to go up there again. Miles took us on this run called snake which was tight. When you get off of snake there is a jump so i went right off and eat snow. I thought it was funny after it happend. It was a pretty good day.

Chief Seattle Project

Chief Seattle‘s Beginning
He was born in 1786 on Blake Island. He’s given name was See-Yahtlh or Sealth. His mothers name was Wood-Sho-Lit-Sha she grew up in the Duwamish tribe. His fathers name was Schweabe and he was the leader of the Suquamish tribe. Sealth as a young warrior was known for his courage, daring and leadership. These traits would help him to precede his father and become chief of the Suquamish tribe at a young age. Sealth had two wives in his life. His first wife La Dalia died while giving birth to his 1st daughter, Kikisoblu. She was the most famous of the 8. His next wife was named Olahl and she gave birth to three sons and fours daughters. His children made him want to be a stronger man so he thought believing in god would help. He was baptized in the Roman Catholic Church, and given the baptismal name Noah .Stealth was a very spiritual man both in the Indian world and the white men’s world. He would soon hold great power over his people

Chief Seattle’s Life
Chief Seattle was known for many things such as a great hunter and a spiritual leader of his tribe. He stared hunting at a young age his dad just thought that he was responsible enough to take him out to go hunting. His dad handed him a rifle and told him to be calm and try not to make noise. Chief Seattle was very nervous. Then right in front of him was a deer he took a shot. Then the deer jolted and his dad took the shoot and got it. Chief Seattle was mad he didn’t get it. His dad was still very proud of him. After that day Chief Seattle practiced and got very good. One night he came back with a deer, his dad was amazed that his son had just shot a deer. Of course they enjoyed that meal. Chief Seattle was hunting since that day and was very good at hunting. He and his tribe would get lots of elk, deer and pheasant. His tribe members were very good hunters, they could hit a deer from 45 yards away. They all enjoyed eating that meat.

Important People
Chief Seattle had many important people in his life. One of the most important people was a doctor named Davis Maynard. Maynard established the settlers support for Sealth’s people and made peaceful relations with the tribes. He also later persuaded the government to allow Sealth to remove his father’s longhouse on Agate Passage. Seattle was the one who convinced Maynard to establish a trading store at Alki Point. He was an Indian agent and trader. He also renamed the city of Seattle after Chief Seattle as a tribute to him.After his enterprise successfully took off Maynard wanted to change the name from Duwamps (after the Duwamish tribe) to Seattle. The Seattle’s culture did not allow this but his displeasure was lessened with money and influence. Without Maynard Seattle would not be who he was. There were others that influenced his life in another way. One of these main people was Governor Isaac Stevens. Stevens wanted the Native American land and Chief Seattle was the negotiator. Seattle was only going to willingly give up the land with certain boundaries and fought for his people. All in all it was Stevens and those of the government authority who caused Seattle’s death and suffering.

Chief Seattle’s Last Days
Chief Seattle’s grave is located in Suquamish. It looks out over the bay of Puget Sound. Chief Seattle wanted his grave the way it is right know. At his last potlatch in 1862 he gave away few things he had: old cloths, a horseshoe, a Muleshoe, fishhook, gunny sacks, tin can, boxes, food and knickknacks. He spent his time leading prayers. He also acted as a judge in tribal councils. He generally wore old pants, a shirt, and Hudson’s Bay blanket. On special occasions he wore a frock coat and a stovepipe hat. He died on June 7, 1866. His funeral was attended by a large number of Indians. Also alot of sympathetic white men. The letters I.H.S where inscribed in his tombstone. They stand for Latin “in hoc spirtus” Which means “I have suffered”.

His Speech
Chief Seattle was best known for his speech. His famous speech was brought forward by the proposal of the treaty by Isaac Stevens. He asked all his Indian tribes to sign the treaty and move to a reservation but demanded that it guarantee full access to the Native burial grounds. He believed that if they didn’t move they would die protecting their land. “ We know that the white man does not understand our ways. One portion of land is the same to him as it is the next, for he is a stranger who comes in the night and takes from the land what he needs. The Earth is not his brother, but his enemy. When he has conquered it, he moves on. He leaves his fathers graves and his children’s birthright is forgotten.” This was a fragment of his speech. The speech helped many people through this. Chief Seattle fought for his people although many of them died from disease and starvation, he still fought and suffered. He gave up everything he had and still served on the tribal council. His speech is widely known and helped make Seattle what it is today.