We are home again and our camping trip was terrific. Great weather and great fun. Now we have a week of grands to enjoy. There are eight grands plus my two daughters, to help me survive the week. Think about the word 'chaos' and you will figure out what is going on in this family for one week. Add lots of fun and that sums it up to the best of times.
Now for my post. I hope you will enjoy it. This will conclude the Pink Saturday post from last week. This is all about the school house where the teacher taught her students. Imagine 12 grades in one room. I think there is enough blue in the photos to qualify for blue Monday. Thank you Sally for the fun of flaunting our blue. Be sure and visit Sally's blog at, Smiling Sally for more blue.
Just a small look at education 0ne hundred years ago. It is so interesting to see the difference between then and now. Sometimes I think a simple life is much better.
It is so good to be back. I have missed visiting you very much. I will visit you when I can .
Love...Jeanne
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Love the old school house and so glad you are home.
Hugs,Barbara
Posted by: Barbara | July 06, 2009 at 05:11 AM
Oh, I love it!! I attended a one room school house and I loved it. Yes, simpler times are best.
What a beautiful building.
Posted by: Carrie | July 06, 2009 at 07:48 AM
Hi Jeanne, this reminds me of the Little House books. Very fun to see!
Posted by: Lorrie | July 06, 2009 at 08:17 AM
Hi there, Jeanne! Glad to have you back and safely home! :o) This little school house certainly does have the Little House on the Prairie feel. Actually, across the street from the house I grew up in was an old, old, brick school house that pre-dated the Civil War. It had been made over into living quarters in the 1970's and used as a house--rather like a huge one-room studio--very neat! Happy Days, my friend ((HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | July 06, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Wow!!! I loved your first post on this schoolhouse so I was delighted to see even more of it!
Posted by: Marie | July 06, 2009 at 08:35 AM
That is the absolute neatest building, Jeanne. Loved all these pics. Have fun with your grands...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Sheila | July 06, 2009 at 08:48 AM
I would have hated to have to teach with those limitations. I suppose that each student would have to be give seat work while the teacher struggles to find one-on-one time with them. I would be necessary to keep the room quiet. Argh! Thanks for sharing and giving me something more to be thankful for. I'm glad you're having time with your darlings. Happy Blue Monday.
Posted by: Sally | July 06, 2009 at 09:04 AM
Happy Blue Monday, dear Jeanne. What kind of posting problem are you having today?
This little school house is charming, and it must have been fun to visit.
Posted by: Beverly | July 06, 2009 at 10:02 AM
What a charming little school house! Thanks for sharing and Happy Blue Monday!
Blessings,
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi | July 06, 2009 at 02:10 PM
Howdy Jeanne
Welcome back home :)
Happy Blue Monday to you and all those grands !
What a beautiful old school map.
I really enjoyed all the photos today.
Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Take care.
Happy Trails
Hugs
Posted by: Terry | July 06, 2009 at 05:07 PM
Hi Jeanne,
Weloome home! It seems like you've been gone forever!
Times were certainly simple back then...we've made lots of progress, but in some ways the progress hasn't been so good if you know what I mean. LOL
:) Diane
Posted by: Diane@A Picture is Worth | July 06, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Hi Jeanne,that is the cutest little schoolhouse.I have been very busy with the garden.It is keeping me hopping that is for sure! But the veggies are so-o-o-o-o good ! If you lived closer I would share with you! Have fun with the grands !
Posted by: Theresa@TakeASentimental Journey | July 06, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Oh I remember that post :-) The place, as always is enjoyable to look at. It's like one huge time capsule! :-) Yes, I bet the simpler life must have been a nice place to live in. Though when I think of the bathroom situation and 12 grades in one class!? My hats off to the teachers then.
Also, reflecting a little on what my country has been through those years, I don't think I'd be able to survive the life my forefathers have been through. It was sad, tough, and scary. :-(
Now, don't mind much my little reflection. Have fun with your grandkids this summer :-)
Posted by: MyThoughtsMyVoice | July 06, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Great post. Thanks for sharing Jeanne!
Posted by: Melissa (Missy) | July 07, 2009 at 11:59 AM