...May Memories are beginning...
...Our Oklahoma weather is warming up. Actually, too fast! It seems we have skipped spring and have gone straight into the heat of summer...
...The birds are nesting and it's always an extra treat to be outside listening to their chirping...
and for our bugs to find an egg...
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Camera roll...
...so excited to find a blue robin's egg when mommy was sweeping up the storm debris...
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...doll party while waiting for her dad "pick up"...
...her thoughts look deep...
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...nonni is babysitting tonight...
...had their bath and drinking their milk before bedtime...
(Momma knows the bottles should be given up, but she is waiting for summer break)
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...Saturday fun time @ home...first time in the sprinkler..lots of squealing going on...
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...Cousin L's 1st b-day...
...BD's oldest daughter's wedding...
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...Lil' Q, my nephew's daughter, showing Aunt Bree her big girl bed...
...by now the news is out...they are moving! Even though we don't see them often, WE are SAD.😕
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...outside playtime...
...Poppi and Nonni stopped by for a few minutes to watch the twins having backyard fun...
~~~...Crazy weather again...
...temps have been in the 90's the past three days...
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...pretty sure they were relieved to see us leave on this trip....🙈🙉🙊😳
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Remembering my parents...
...May 9th... 85th birthday...
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...Isn't she BEAUTIFUL...
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...As I have been sorting pics lately, I have come to realize when you are the 2nd child, you are not in as many pics as the first child...
...but, I like this pic so it's all ok...
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...the most important person to ever touch my life...my daddy...
...Again, May 12, 2008, a day I will never forget...xoxo!
...1931-2008...
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...As a family, we spent a few hours at Riverwalk...
...I am happy my girls recognize that it's easier for their mom (ME) to go out, instead of preparing @ home....It made for such a nice day for all....Love my girls to pieces!💖💖
..."There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one"...J Churchill
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...enjoying our time @ Flying Tee...
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...nurturing, nesting Mother robin @ Riverwalk...
...the littles were in awe...
...what a special way to end our Mother's Day lunch...
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...IHOP breakfast on Mother's Day...
...then, outside play...
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💕...Sister LOVE...💕
...as Ali was driving to daycare, she heard giggles from the back, so she turned around to see what they were doing...her heart melted...
...so much LOVE in holding hands...
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...PeachWave kind of day w/ my sweet bunny...
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...daycare fun...while Momma is at work...
...Freedom's Field Day...
...backyard playtime...
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...after school Sonic treat...
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...Sonic lemonade and home to play while we wait for Momma to get home from work...
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...it's obvious which one is enjoying it...
...M lays it on her plate and says "No thank you!"
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...I just hope she knows NOT all snakes are friendly...
...her momma was an awesome lizard catcher...
...wishing she would take after her momma...
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...celebrating the Air Force family being home from England...
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for one's friends" John 15:13...
...Thankful for all who serve, have served or have fallen in service...
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...Keep this guy right here in your thoughts...
...He is my niece's bf...her hero!...
...Next week he will be leaving for his 9th deployment w/ his trained dog...
...We are blessed and thankful for all he has done...
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...ready for rehearsal...
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...busy, busy in her world w/ Barbie...
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...getting the twins' party decor in order...
...Our three little miracles...
...They fill my heart w/ precious memories...
...love them to the moon and back...
...💗💋💗💋💗💋...
...Lead them Father with Your light. I pray that You may be their pillar of strength as they all overcome hurdles in life's way.
...Thank you, Father....🙏
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May your days be bright and joyful...
May you keep smiling....Happy Summer...
xoxo, 5 acre woods