Aspiring Ski Star Gifts

'Just a few more lessons on the training skis, and you'll be ready for a solo run, Mrs. Trimble.'

Unable to raise enough money for a trip to Paris, the Bartlesville High French Club had to settle for three days in Tulsa.

Skiing.

Warning, ski season abruptly ends here.

"I wanted to be a baseball player 'til I found out they send you to the showers."

My coach wants me to go to soccer camp. Focusing on one sport isn't good for you. But mom! I'll develop crucial life skills. Let's see. "Landing endorsements, agents and college sports scholarships." The definition of "crucial".

10 Good Things about a Minnesota Winter.

'I know I'm still in the Juniors, but I already need a therapist.'

"Because when you're drafted by the pros, you'll have to be able to sign your contract. That's why you have to attend first grade."

'Hey guys?. . . Help us think what Dale could do for his '15 minutes of fame.''

Mr. K's essay is such a drag! Yeah, but I've got to do really well. Twig! You're such a grind! Am not! Life isn't only about grades. I know! But he's directing the spring musical. And my singing won't get me the part all by itself! English: Gateway to the Grammys.

The Amateur Golfer

A backup plan might be a good idea, in case 'being a celebrity' doesn't work out...

The Quack Quack Diaries: Quack Quack Writes A Top Ten Hit

Thin Ice

I'm trying out for the spring play. You'll be great! Ha! You'll be grateful to be an usher, Meryl Creep. Yeah. The good parts go to real actors. Sigh. The arts are sooo uplifting.

'When you talk about playing, 'at the next level', you mean lawyering, right, not the NBA?'

Charlie's medical advice always went in one ear and out the other.

"Amazing! It's a new world record folks!"

"When I grow up I'd like to model for a pasta company."

'It's great that you want a career in football, Timothy, but don't you think being a striker would be more fun than being a goalpost.'

'I told my teacher that I won't be returning to school. I'm trying out for a pro basketball team, and her services are no longer required.'

'It's not a sales chart. It's a diagram of the mountain we use to test our skis.'

'When I grow up, if I don't become a pro basketball player, about about 'spin doctor'?'

'I want to be a professional Polo player too when I grow up...Can I have your autograph please?'

'I want to be a professional Polo player too when I grow up... Can I have your autograph please?'

"To be honest, it just collects dust."

"I promised myself I would never let this happen to me."

Skater dude.

Toy skier jumps from snow globe to miniature winter scene.

"If you work hard enough, and find the right reality show, you can grow up to be anything you want."

"Coach said I can be catcher if I gain 30 pounds."

New Years Resolutions: Join Gym. . .Cancel Gym.

Desert Island Water skiing.

Spin Dentistry...'Hollywood, here I come...'