"A is for Annapolis--It is the government seatand our state capitalwhere legislators meet."~ B is for Blue Crab: A Maryland Alphabet It has taken me awhile to get around to posting these pictures of the boys Scrapbook Pages for Maryland. (You can...
"B's the sound that can be found inBoston town and Bunker Hill,and bouncy, bouncy Basketball,played first in Springfield --What a thrill!"~ M Is For Mayflower: A Massachusetts AlphabetB is also for Brown!!We ended our study of by listening to his victory...
"H is for Hartford the capital of our state.Inside the gold-leafed dome is where we legislate."~ N Is For Nutmeg: A Connecticut AlphabetIt has been rather slow going, since we only dedicate one afternoon each week to United States Geography, but the boys have...
"A is for Atlanta,It is the capital of our state.Gold dome we see from afar,where rules and laws we legislate."~ P is for Peach: A Georgia AlphabetI am *really* loving the Discover America State by State Series and so are my children. That said, they are expensive so...
"G is for Gardens that fill the state's bowerswith color and fragrance, farm vegetables, and flowers."~ G is for Garden State: A New Jersey AlphabetThe boys actually finished these pages for their State-by-State Scrapbooks a couple weeks ago, and since they keep...
"K is for Keystone State,Pennsylvania is said to be.Like the center stone in an arch,it was the central colony."~ K Is For Keystone: A Pennsylvania AlphabetThe boys were very excited to learn more about Pennsylvania, the second state in our country. Especially since...
"F is for First State -- first to confirm our Constitution."~ F is for First State: A Delaware Alphabet The boys are really enjoying their State-by-State Scrapbooks!! Our next stop is Pennsylvania...
As I mentioned yesterday, in my Our Plan 2009-2010: Overview post, we are planning on making State-by-State Scrapbooks as part of our Geography course this year.This idea came from Beth after I posted about my frustration with our local library. Beth had taken the...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
