Monthly Archives: June 2011

Grandma’s School Day #18

Have you ever told your kids to change their attitude? It’s especially hard for girls, I think. But this morning I had to tell Armon to change his attitude so we could study. He was sulking and in a bad … Continue reading

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Grandma’s School Day # 17

I had a box with lots of different items in it. As I took each one out separately he named what it was and what the beginning letter was. Like an airplane starts with a. Flag begins with f, etc. … Continue reading

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Jerry and John Playing…I Mean Working!

Jerry finally got to mow the lawn this afternoon. It was a cloudy, cool afternoon. He did the whole thing, the back yard, side yard, front yard, along the driveways. Jerry and John got along well and the two of … Continue reading

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Grandma’s School #16

Without realizing it Armon is reading whole sentences! Not all, by any means, but he is reading on his own! I’m so proud of him! I’m not going to tell him until he can read a whole page. Don’t worry … Continue reading

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John Deere

Armon sitting on Grandpa’s new John Deere tractor! Well, he did it. Jerry bought himself a brand new John Deere mowing tractor. He and Rob are out getting it ready to run. They’re putting the grass collectors on now. It’s … Continue reading

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Grandma’s School Week #3 Day #15

Today was a typical Monday, I guess. We had to sort of get back into the routine. We went over words first on flash cards, then read a story in the Dick and Jane reader. He still needs to focus … Continue reading

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The Beauty of God’s Creation

These are in my yard and are adding so much color. I love them.

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Kousa Dogwood

Jerry and I went for a walk in Dow Gardens. It’s so lovely. We came across a few trees with these beautiful flowers on them. I had to take a picture of one of them. I also took the sign … Continue reading

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Haleigh and Me

Haleigh came over by herself today, no siblings! We don’t get to be alone together very often and we both enjoyed it. Rob, their dad, took the younger kids on a bike ride, so they had fun too. Here’s what … Continue reading

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Grandma’s School Day #14

We just finished day # 14. It was a good day! He read better today than he ever has! He read and worked in Aunt Lorraine’s book and colored the pictures. He knows the vowels and consonants. He’s working and … Continue reading

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