...So, as one gets older, meaning me.... Each day. Each year... is more precious...
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...Father, thank you that you make all things new. Thank you for all that you have allowed into our lives this past year, the good along with the hard things, which have reminded us how much we need you. Father, we pray for your Spirit to lead each step of this New Year. Shine your light in us, through us, over us....Amen!
...always proud to be an OU Sooner...
...BOOMER,,,
...again, just wanted all you "Poke fans" to know MY guy can support OU...
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Camera roll...
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...a day spent w/ my lil' bunny is always a good day...
...cousin time...
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...dinosaur unit this week...
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...this bunny was excited all over for Christmas coming to Nonni & Poppi's this week-end...
...my excuse for not taking down Christmas...
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...Mommy helping w/ lil' A's breathing treatment...
...checking out the mail truck w/ Perry Owens...
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...fun day @ school...
...it was HER day for show and tell...
...this is her Hatchimal that Santa brought her...
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...the predicted cold front is approaching...
...shelf cloud bringing strong, cold wind gusts...
...56 degrees when I crawled out of bed @ 7...
...tonight @ 8:45 it is 21 degrees...
...checking on the babe..."Hi, baby"...
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...lil miss independence...
...taking control of her own breathing treatment...
...15 minutes...
...she pressed so hard, she had a print around her nose & mouth...
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...looking for a book and listening to Mommy read a story...
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...@ daycare they have been learning about dinos, so they were excited to see the bigger ones...
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...playing @ the lego table...
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...in the kitchen area...
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...caught in the act of kissing...so sweet...
...twin love...
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...checking out books...
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...urgent care...
...diagnosed w fluid on her lungs...
...playing w/ Bennie Bear used for breathing treatments...
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...my excuse for not taking down Christmas...
..."Shimmy, Shimmy, Coco Bop"...
...Momma teaching her to shimmy...
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...getting frustrated trying to put on lil' M's pants and not being able to walk...
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..."I. Love. You."...
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...poor lil' Charlie is on pain meds due to an injury to a front foot...
...out for the count...
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...it was HER day for show and tell...
...this is her Hatchimal that Santa brought her...
January 11th...
...shelf cloud bringing strong, cold wind gusts...
...56 degrees when I crawled out of bed @ 7...
...tonight @ 8:45 it is 21 degrees...
...nothing better than a cup of hot cocoa when you get home from preK...
...Poppi enjoyed a cup w/ her...
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...daycare fun...
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...making dinosaur prints w/ minature dinos...
...dinosaur movements & songs...
...dinosaur chomp, chomp...dino claws...and dinosaur stomp, stomp...
...(notice in the pics..having issues w/ A taking her socks and pants off)...
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...turn, turn...wiggle, wiggle...
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...taking control of her own breathing treatment...
...15 minutes...
...she pressed so hard, she had a print around her nose & mouth...
Helmerich Library trip...
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...twin love...
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Camera roll...
...love these piggies...
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...going to eat w/ Grampies wearing the shoes he got them for Christmas...
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...Aunt Izzy playing w/ their hair...
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...Momma keeping them busy painting winter pics...
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...so, Momma found something similar and lil' A was satisfied w/ the bottoms...
...the other little is twirling Perry's hair...
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..."Where is Poppi"...at work!...
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...the Beach House dinner...showing off their salad bite...
...then checking out the 'cow sale'...
...lil A wanted down in front by the cows...Whoa!...
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...our bunny had 2 'Charlie' surprises when she came home for the week-end...
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..@ Dick's w/ mom for soccer misc...but taking in a little golf...
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...Many happily ever afters to Mike and Janet Wilson...
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...Soccer City...
...after school visit to Peachwave...
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...so,when you are not feeling well, Momma lets you stand up if that's how you want to eat lunch...
... thankfully tested negative for the flu although her momma has battled Type A all week...
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For much of the 20th century, women played an important role in telecommunications system in the US, as SWITCHBOARD OPERATORS...
...In the early days through roughly the 1960's, switchboard operators connected calls by inserting a pair of phone plugs into the appropriate jacks...
...my aunt, JoNell Matthews Coleman, far left...
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...CWA...
...Communication Workers of America on strike against Southwestern Bell Telephone Co....
...(I think this strike was held in 1955)...duration of strike was 72 days...
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...two of my aunts...MaryLou Matthews & JoNell Matthews Coleman...
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...phone booths...
...a structure furnished w/ a phone and designed for privacy...
...I remember a time when it cost 10 cents to make a local call on a pay phone, then it eventually went up to 25 cents...
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...I think Mike Shelton is outnumbered by the girls...
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...or a backdrop for your girl's pic...
...a working pay phone on campus in the 80's...
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...How many remember the pay phone that was in the parking area or turn around area of the
Frosty Freeze??...I am sure it was used by many...
...to the left of this photo...
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...staying w/ Lil M, who is fighting a bronchial infection, same as what Lil A had earlier this month...
...Daddy giving M her breathing treatment w/ A pretending...
...we had to laugh b/c A knew exactly what to do...
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...after school, Peachwave treat...
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...Our lil bunny who last week wouldn't participate...it takes at least a one day observation for her to get into an activity...may be a smart idea...
...Lil M still in sick mode...
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Father, we ask that you wrap our littles in your arms and help them rid their bodies of these sick germs. Please protect all children and the elderly and keep them safe from this horrendous flu epidemic and other sickness....Amen!
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...yes, they are attached to their Santa pajamas...
...some little threw a stomp fit when Momma took their footie pj's off to wash......so, Momma found something similar and lil' A was satisfied w/ the bottoms...
...the other little is twirling Perry's hair...
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Dental visit w/ Momma...
Camera roll...
...lil' A with no fear...
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...spending time @ Poppi & Nonni's while their dad is sick...
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...meeting Mommy @ daycare...
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...eating Saturday breakfast w/ friends at the Mid America Sale Barn...
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...how 'bout this crazy winter weather...
A taste of spring...
...some little decides to try to take off her pants again...
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Camera roll...
...Celebrating my childhood friend's one month anniversary w/ dinner...
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...in the car ready for the zoo...
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...windy day @ the zoo....but, oh, so fun...
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...Soccer City...
...the bunny was excited about starting soccer....until she got there...
...she says that next week she will participate...
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...playing dress up in her cheetah costume...
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... thankfully tested negative for the flu although her momma has battled Type A all week...
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Blast from the Past...
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...Young kids no longer hear telephones go brrrrrring...
...phones no longer ring...
...cell phones sing...or scream or crow or play themes from flicks or songs...
~For much of the 20th century, women played an important role in telecommunications system in the US, as SWITCHBOARD OPERATORS...
...In the early days through roughly the 1960's, switchboard operators connected calls by inserting a pair of phone plugs into the appropriate jacks...
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...Communication Workers of America on strike against Southwestern Bell Telephone Co....
...(I think this strike was held in 1955)...duration of strike was 72 days...
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...two of my aunts...MaryLou Matthews & JoNell Matthews Coleman...
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...a structure furnished w/ a phone and designed for privacy...
...I remember a time when it cost 10 cents to make a local call on a pay phone, then it eventually went up to 25 cents...
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...the vintage booth @ Coop's...
...now, they are used to see how many people one can stuff inside......I think Mike Shelton is outnumbered by the girls...
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...a working pay phone on campus in the 80's...
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...How many remember the pay phone that was in the parking area or turn around area of the
Frosty Freeze??...I am sure it was used by many...
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Camera roll...
..some much needed outside time...
...lil' A is fearless...
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...lil' M giving her babies meds and wiping their noses...
...lil' A making herself "cozy"
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...this little likes to be cozy but also likes to take her clothes off...
...she is also proud to know she can push a kitchen chair to get to the snack bowl...
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...During the 3rd week of this month, it is documented that more people have sought care for flulike illnesses than at any comparable period in nearly a decade....It has been scary...
...Ali spent 3 1/2 hours in urgent care being diagnosed w/ Type A and missing a week of work...
...Both, twins, have had bronchial infections and on antibiotics and breathing treatments...
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...I took the bunny last week to meet up w/ her momma at her pediatrician office for a flu shot...
...the bunny walked in so brave...BUT, oh, boy, never been in a fight w/ a pit bull...
... just imagine....this was the scene in that room...
...the nurse said that she has never seen a little girl so strong...
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...we had to laugh b/c A knew exactly what to do...
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Father, we ask that you wrap our littles in your arms and help them rid their bodies of these sick germs. Please protect all children and the elderly and keep them safe from this horrendous flu epidemic and other sickness....Amen!
..."Winter is the time for comfort"...
..."It is the time for home"...E. Sitwell
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...I love wearing winter sweaters, scarves, hats and boots...
...so, I am not ready to pack them away...
...I, also, love a blazing fire in the fireplace, so we are still stacking wood...
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...However, a new beginning is coming...spring is around the corner...
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But, for now, hApPy WiNteR!!..
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...nothing better than a beautiful sunset on the last day of January...
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XOXO...from our 5 Acre Woods
I just finished reading your blog, Brenda. I appreciate those telephone pics. Mostly, I think it’s so fortunate for your family that each month of their lives is documented so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThanks, again, Mary...I appreciate you always commenting with such sweet words....I found the telephone pics as I was sorting through family pics that were my mother's....
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