...February has come to a close and the state of Oklahoma is surely starting to think about spring...
As we MARCH forward into spring, I am definitely ready for this new season....not that our winter was particularly bad...just ready for a fresh start on our 5 acre woods...
...Left, left, left right left
We're MARCHing into spring
Left, left, left right left
And spring is a beautiful thing....
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...YaYa took the bunny shopping for her mom's b-day gift...
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...Red Rock Canyon dinner...
...my heart is full...
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...the end to a beautiful night...
...what better way to start the break w/ a little time watching "Baby Einstein"...
...then, a trip to the Jenks Aquarium...
...sister love...
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...the Wadkins' fam visiting...
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...our lil' bunny had her first sleepover by herself w/ Nonni & Poppi...
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...love this look...
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...had a great time at T's Bounce Party...
...pic w/ T's GiGi, my life long friend, Janet...
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...Braum's is becoming a fave place to eat...
...mostly b/c of the ice cream choices...
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...OKC overnight visit w/ the bunny's twin friends...
...making their own pizza @ Upper Crust, OKC...
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...Three Tired Toddlers...
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...movie time...
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...w/ Aunt Patti...
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...Mommy's first shopping trip w/ the twins by herself...
...are they not just looking ornery...
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...uh oh...
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...eating at Ted's...
...then, a quick visit @ Sissy's & D's...
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...Aunt Izzy w/ her assisstant brushing teeth...
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...helping Mommy w/ the groceries...
...I think maybe they've been gorging on puffs...
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...eating lunch w/ Dada celebrating Mommy's spring break...
...DaDa is babysitting and got brave...
...took them to the park, along w/ Perry Owens...
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...Uh, oh,...
...DaDa gave in...
...the lil' love bug wanted out of crib to nap on daddy's lap...
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...Today is the first day of spring....
...91 degrees...
...one degree less than the high recorded in 1907...
...WOW...
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...Sing about the flowers that will start to bloom
And the yellow sunshine lighting up the room
The air so fresh and the clear blue sky
As to winter, we say goodbye...
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...Left, left, left right left
We're MARCHing into spring
Left, left, left right left
And spring is a beautiful thing....
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...What better way to start the new week after spring break than eating a "hello kitty" donut
w/ Nonni at the the donut shop before going to daycare...
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...our lil' June bugs enjoying the fresh air and sunshine at daycare...
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...Momma has a new morning make up buddy this month...
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...having fun w/ K at daycare...
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...yep, bedhead hair and Christmas pj's...
...busy coloring and working puzzles before we head to the aquarium...
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...just like her momma...
...a collector of ALL things...
...now, it's Trolls...
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...Hey, there you are...
...Oh, this is going to be fun...
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...face to face...nose to nose business...
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...showing off their new sunshades from Aunt Izzy...
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...art party for her daycare friend.....
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...the first of many trees to be planted on our 5 acre woods...
...yes, that is a brush pile of tree branches in the background...
...we still have piles and stacks...it will be forever!...
...but, this little dogwood is a good start...
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...the bunny's beautiful bouquet of flowers is her surprise when she gets home from her dad's...
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...Time spent with family is time well spent even when it's in a hospital waiting room...
...A pic taken to give my brother a hard time...
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...the bunny touring the Woodland West Pet Resort & Vet Clinic w/ her cousin, Abby, and Marley...
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...happy to see her Momma...
...the bunny smelling her beautiful, spring flowers...
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...YaYa gave her a surprise visit @ daycare...
...it's been awhile...
...today she ask to go to Peachwave after daycare...
...then, to see her twin cousins...
...Thank you, Father, for sending the rain...
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...Lil' M's sweet smile and hair makes me smile...
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...Lil' A workin' her toes to get whatever she can reach...
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...snackin' on cheerios...
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..."Every good and perfect gift is from above"...James 1: 17
...and I am thankful...
...it's hard to imagine life without these lil' love bugs OR one w/out the other...
...we are already noticing the relationship building between the twins which is fascinating...
...There's two to kiss, There's two to hug;
and best of all,
Thank you, Father, for two to love...
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...I love you, too....(Nonni)...
As to winter & March, we say goodbye...
As we MARCH forward into spring, I am definitely ready for this new season....not that our winter was particularly bad...just ready for a fresh start on our 5 acre woods...
...Left, left, left right left
We're MARCHing into spring
Left, left, left right left
And spring is a beautiful thing....
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Camera roll...
...these littles don't realize it now, but they are going to enjoy this season....
...@ Yokozuna w/ Momma & Dada...
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...somebunny loves her Poppi...
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...this little is literally "laid back" and has the sweetest smile...
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...at daycare experiencing textures...
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...in this collage, you can easily see which little is "laid back"...
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...Read Across America Week involved inviting Jill Donovan, owner of Rustic Cuff, to Freedom Elementary...She read "I Can Read with My Eyes Shut" by Dr. Seuss...
...and, of course, she didn't leave without giving away Rustic Cuff bracelets to certain lucky teachers and to all the preK boys and girls...
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9 months...
...our lil' June bugs are celebrating 9 months...
"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good...His love endures forever."
Psalms 118:1
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"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good...His love endures forever."
Psalms 118:1
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Freedom Elementary...
...Principal's Challenge...
...84% of Freedom's students met their AR goal for this 9 weeks...
...Each student making their goal put a strip of duct tape on their principal to help tape her to the gym wall..
...and they did it...
...the student pulling the bucket out from under her feet was the top reader making the most points...
...my fave of all pics...
...this lil' guy is nonverbal and he just hops up on the bucket in front of Mrs. Owens...
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Camera Roll...
...spending time w/ Aunt Izzy...
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Lindsay's b-day....
...My wish for you is a tomorrow full of happiness...
...Continuing to be proud of this girl's courage and strength to stand on her own...
...You are treasured...
...Happy Birthday...XOXO, Mom...
...Mommy/Daughter Jenks Aquarium visit to see the new sea turtle exhibit & birthday celebration...
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...Red Rock Canyon dinner...
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| ...bell ringing and clapping for the sunset... ~ |
...love these littles to the moon and back...
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...a few throwback pics...
..momma/daughter pics...
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...younger times...
...one of my faves...
...napping in her dad's hat w/ her kermit the frog...
Spring break fun...
...then, a trip to the Jenks Aquarium...
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Neighborhood park...
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...mostly b/c of the ice cream choices...
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First haircut (trim)...
...getting giddy or anxious...
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...so proud of herself...
...Thank you Nichol @ Toni Johnson's Salon in Tulsa...
OKC trip..
...OKC overnight visit w/ the bunny's twin friends...
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Twins afternoon visit to Bristow...
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...it's always a good feeling having the family home...
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Camera Roll...
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...then, a visit w/ the Barber clan...
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...cupcakes the bunny helped Mommy bake & decorate...
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...then, a quick visit @ Sissy's & D's...
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...eating @ Zoe's Kitchen...
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...growing way too fast
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...I think maybe they've been gorging on puffs...
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...having fun while shopping...
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...took them to the park, along w/ Perry Owens...
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...DaDa gave in...
...the lil' love bug wanted out of crib to nap on daddy's lap...
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...now, they have their own swings...
~~~...91 degrees...
...one degree less than the high recorded in 1907...
...WOW...
~
...Sing about the flowers that will start to bloom
And the yellow sunshine lighting up the room
The air so fresh and the clear blue sky
As to winter, we say goodbye...
...Left, left, left right left
We're MARCHing into spring
Left, left, left right left
And spring is a beautiful thing....
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w/ Nonni at the the donut shop before going to daycare...
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...Momma has a new morning make up buddy this month...
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...yep, bedhead hair and Christmas pj's...
...busy coloring and working puzzles before we head to the aquarium...
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...just like her momma...
...a collector of ALL things...
...now, it's Trolls...
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March 25th...
...celebrating another milestone today w/ baby M...
...our lil' love bug decided it was time to start crawling...
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Camera roll...
...cooler weather today...
...lovin' their porch swings...~~~
...Oh, this is going to be fun...
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...yes, that is a brush pile of tree branches in the background...
...we still have piles and stacks...it will be forever!...
...but, this little dogwood is a good start...
~~~
...the bunny's beautiful bouquet of flowers is her surprise when she gets home from her dad's...
~~~
...Time spent with family is time well spent even when it's in a hospital waiting room...
...A pic taken to give my brother a hard time...
...we were told NOT to come to the hospital before, during or after his heart ablation procedure....
...now, image that...REALLY!
...he said that if anyone came into the room, he was going to fake sleep...
...so, more or less, we are faking being there...
...did we see him?,,,,NOOOOOO!...but we were there!...
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...Yep, we were there...
...Who says you need a gym and a mat to do planks and around the worlds...
...great way to pass the time together...
...Being there for family and knowing they have always been there for the girls and me has been one of the biggest blessings in my life...
...Brother update: doing much better than the last procedure...overnight stay in hospital and the dr. is hopeful that it worked this time...
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...the bunny smelling her beautiful, spring flowers...
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...the bunny was so happy and proud...
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...today she ask to go to Peachwave after daycare...
...then, to see her twin cousins...
...so thankful this Momma knows how to do it...
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...Thank you, Father, for sending the rain...
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..."Every good and perfect gift is from above"...James 1: 17
...and I am thankful...
...we are already noticing the relationship building between the twins which is fascinating...
...There's two to kiss, There's two to hug;
and best of all,
Thank you, Father, for two to love...
~
...Left, left, left right left
We're MARCHing into spring
Left, left, left right left
And spring is a beautiful thing....
...I love you, too....(Nonni)...
...Linz' flowers of love sent by BD...
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As to winter & March, we say goodbye...
XOXO, from Our 5 Acre Woods