Definitely heart warming description, Donna and a wonderful layout. I so love Graphic 45 and you always use your magic to create wonderful pages. Yes, I had parents and even an older brother that went to one room school's at one time. Great job!
I think anyone my age ......had parents that went to one room schoolhouses unless of course they lived in the large cities. I love the story.....reminded me of my Mothers stories about school in Henry, Ill. I love the page, love the way you designed it...it's wonderful. What a wonderful story to leave for your family history. I doubt that any kids today......know anything about a one room school=house. Great Job Donna! Love the potato story.....!
Heartwarming page details, pic and story. One room school houses were everywhere in the "old days". Me and my siblings went to one in Trinidad and so did my hubby, here in Canada. Great story about the potatoes.
This is lovely! One of my fave lines from G45. I can smell those potatoes roasting in the flame. What a wonderful story Donna! What a different way of life...
This layout is in honor of my wonderful mother and only aunt (they were identical twins) who went to school in the old Dobson school house, Durand Illinois. There were only 12 children total, and grades K-12 were taught. Their teacher was Miss Klepinger, and she taught them to read, write and spell by studying Latin. My mother told me that in the bitter, cold winter, each student would bring a potato to school. Miss Klepinger would put them in the little stove and by lunchtime, they were perfectly baked. Such sweet memories my mother shared with me and now I share with you. Thank you for looking and for your sweet comments. Image from Pintrest. Originally posted in Life Magazine.
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