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~Psalm 84:3-5

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~Write E-book on Traveling the Lower 48 States and Homeschooling in an RV
~Get Website up on Canine Epilepsy
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~Organize photos
~Finish Scrapbook of our RV trip to 48 states
~Make at least 50 Christmas angels to sell next Christmas
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Feb. 15, 2008 - Show N Tell Friday - Stew Leonard's Grocery


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For more great Show N Tell Friday posts, please visit Canadagirl!


A couple of years ago, we visit the most awesome grocery store ever - Stew Leonard's in Danbury, Connecticut.   As you wind your way through the grocery aisles, you are met with constant entertainment and visual delights; such as singing cows, dancing and singing hens, talking animals, etc.  This is also a great grocery store filled with all kinds of fresh foods.  I have never had so much fun grocery shopping in my whole life!


Above is a band made up of milk cartons and butter with the little chicks bouncing up and down to the music.


Here we have the singing hens!


Above is the talking cow!


 

Above is the singing cow next to the deli!

 

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Feb. 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by strs
I saw you were online. I thought I would drop by and say hi. The store looks like a cool place to visit. I am sure kids absolutely love it.

Still working a few kinks out with my new template. Thanks for your advice. Drop by soon.

Tafy from Blackberry Lane Farm
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Feb. 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by blessedwith2angels
That is really neat. I would love to visit a grocery store like that. Singing cows! That had to be an experience.
Pam
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Posted by jenn4him
I've never heard of such a darling place! Would seem to make shopping less tedious for the kids.
Jenn
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Posted by Dot
How fun that must of been to go there. Hope you are having a great Friday.
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Posted by Keri
That looks SO fun!
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Posted by Stef
So cool~ I would love to see that! Thanks!
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Posted by Canadagirl
This looks like a VERY FUN place to shop. I guess if you have to shop with kids then there would be no crying. They would be too busy looking at stuff. [0;

This was a fun S&T ! Thanks for sharing.

Blessing and ((hugs)) my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary
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Feb. 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by letshomeschool
It reminds me of a local Hands-on-Museum.
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Posted by SuzyScribbles
Good grief! This is hilarious. A trip to the grocery store turned into a homeschool field trip opportunity! LOL
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Posted by bakerswife
It is an amazing store! My DH and I went to see it when we were in the area on vacation. So much to see and do there. I loved it.
Blessings to you, Mama Karen
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Feb. 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MamaArcher
that has to make grocery shopping a little more enjoyable!!!
Kristine
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Feb. 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by job19v25
That is so funny. What a great way to shop! I've never seen anything like that in my life! If you weren't in a good mood before entering the store, I'm sure you'd leave in one.
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Posted by KarenW
Looks like fun! http://www.woodward-family.com/karenwoodward/blog.html
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Feb. 15, 2008 - Award 4 U

Posted by SchoolinRhome
WOW! My kids would love this grocery store- it would keep hem happy and entertained!

I have awarded you with an Excellent Blog award. Stop by my blog to pick it up!
Happy Homeschooling (educating at home!) and Have a great weekend!
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Feb. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by withHim4ever
I agree, this is a fun place to shop. As I read this I thought of little kids and the fun they all have there.
(((hugs)))
Katia
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Feb. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by melissal89
What a fun place! We do not have anything around here like that, but I sure wish we did. As much time as we all have to spend grocery shopping, it would be a nice touch to have some fun and entertainment. Thanks for sharing.

Blessings, Melissa
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Feb. 17, 2008 - S&T

Posted by BookwormMN
Hi,
Oh, what a fun store!!!! That's probaly the most fun shopping experience you've ever had!!! Thanks for showing them!

Please visit me!

God Bless,
Amber
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Posted by DaddysCHicks
How cute is that. I wish they had a place down south.

Trina
http://daddyschicks.blogspot.com
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Posted by MrsMomma
How fun! Thanks for sharing!
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Feb. 21, 2008 - wow!

Posted by byourlove1
This is the coolest store, I could understand why you would love it here, I wished my grocery store was this exciting and think how it would entertain small children. Thanks for the award, it made my day (thanks for the kind words too) They mean so much! I love your blog too!

Angela
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~July 2~
The weather has been mild and beautiful. We've had a couple of thunderstorms in the afternoon, but unfortunately we need a lot more rain. I absolutely love throwing open the windows and letting the fresh air in and listening to the chorus of songbirds.

~June 22~
Today we saw a deer in the woods. She stopped for a long time to look at us, as we were looking at her. She was so beautiful! Rhododendrens are now blooming in the mountains.

~June 21~
Saw our first lightning bugs last night. Now I know summer is really here!

~June 20~
Today is the earliest summer soltice in 112 years! We've had a beautiful summer-like week here. It's been almost perfect weather - not to hot, a beautiful breeze and clear blue skies. Although we need more rain, I was thankful that my daughter had a beautiful weather week at camp. I am starting to see the blueberries budding on the bushes - can't wait! Our dog is finding great pleasure in chasing all the butterflies - and I'm sure they are having fun teasing him. Lots of gorgeous yellow Goldfinches flying around where we live as well as the ever impressive Cardinals. I'm sure enjoying the laid-back feel of summer.

~June 11~
It's finally cooler today! We've had 5 straight days of record breaking heat. It's only supposed to get in the mid 80's today. Had a nice thunderstorm and rain shower yesterday. Much needed as we are in quite the drought right now. Seeing lots of rabbits on our walk today and one beautiful Cardinal. They have to be one of the prettiest birds around.

~March 15~
Windy, rain and thunderstorms!

~March 9~
A beautiful sunshiny day! Saw our first wild daffodils today! Love them! You know spring's on the way when you start to see them blooming.

~March 8~
Started out pretty warm, progessively got colder till we had snow flurries!

~March 7~
Rain again today! We so need it, so no complaints.

~March 6~
Starting to see little buds on the trees.

~March 5~
Rained almost the whole day! We really needed the rain. Despite all the water, the birds were having a grand ole time flying around and chirping away. What joy the sound of birds are, heralding in the soon-to-be springtime.

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~Military Honors~




Those Who Gave Their Life

June 11, 2008
*Perales Jr., Javier - Lance Corp., Marine
*Watters, Kelly E. C. - Lance Corp., Marine
*Kanakaole, Eugene D.M. - Private, Army

June 12, 2008
*Aragon, John D. - Sergeant, Army

June 16, 2008
*Cox, Jason - Prvt. 1st Class, Army

June 20, 2008
*Tran, Du Hai - Staff Srgt., Army

June 23, 2008
*Thomas, Bryan M. - Prvt. 1st Class, Army
*Dalessio, Gregory T. - Captain, Army

June 24, 2008
*Kelley, Dwayne M. - Major, Army
*Hammett, Robert C. - Chief Warrant Officer, Army

June 25, 2008
*Yohn, James M. - Prvt. 1st Class, Army
*Taylor, Joel A. - Specialist, Army
*Dominguez, Alejandro A. - Sergeant, Army
*Plocica, Joshua L. - Specialist, Army

June 26, 2008
*Galeal, Max A. - Lt. Colonel, Marine
*Dykeman, Phillip J. - Captain, Marine
*Preudhomme, Marcus W. - Corporal, Marine

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