Author Archives: Laura

And Meggan is the winner again!

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Laura

Even though she didn’t spell it correctly!  The correct spelling is onomatopoeia, which is using words that sound like the sound they are describing.  Think old-school Batman “Bam!  Bang!  Boom!”  I’ll have to think of another prize for Meggan.  It … Continue reading →

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Poetry Thursday

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Laura

A continuation of our series, “Poems Even a Middle Schooler Will Like.” Clatter by Joyce Armor If I should list my favorite words, They’d sound a lot like this: Rumble, crash, snort, jangle, thump, Roar, fizzle, splat, moo, hiss. Not … Continue reading →

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Thank you

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Laura

Thank you for your prayers.  Nik is feeling much better and I received an encouraging e-mail from the new school’s principal.  She asked me to come in for an interview and then also said that they want me to spend … Continue reading →

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That Dreaded Word

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Laura

ex·cess (ěk’sěs’)  n.  The state of exceeding what is normal or sufficient: rains that filled the reservoirs to excess. An amount or quantity beyond what is normal or sufficient; a surplus. adj. Being more than is usual, required, or permitted: … Continue reading →

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Photo Roundup

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Laura

Here’s a few random tidbits from what we’ve been doing the past few days: I finally started sewing!  I figured I’d better start with something easy (and cheap fabric) before I started in on our expensive curtain fabric.  So I … Continue reading →

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Ready or Not, Here They Come!

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Laura
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Poetry Thursday

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Laura

A continuation of our series, “Poems Even a Middle Schooler Will Like.” Homework, You Stink! by Shel Silverstein Homework, oh homework, I hate you, you stink. I wish I could wash you away in the sink. If only a bomb … Continue reading →

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Make this dip!

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Laura

We had a Leap Year party last Friday, in honor of Jon’s birthday and someone brought a store bought bean dip that was really good.  I looked on the ingredient list and there was nothing weird.  So today, I made … Continue reading →

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The invitations are finished!!

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Laura

Expect a box soon Rachel!

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Poetry Thursday

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Laura

For the next few weeks, you can look forward to a new Poetry Thursday series called, “Poems Even a Middle Schooler Will Like.”  Here’s the first entry: How to Get A Girlfriend by Lenin Salinas First, you have to get … Continue reading →

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