...and the simple joys of life...
...enjoying the beauty and outside sounds of country living...
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...the Junies waiting patiently for Nonni to organize and load up to go to storytime at the Glenpool Library...
...Yeah, we made it and we were on time...
...such good listeners and followers of direction...
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...Think your baby is too young to reap the benefits and rewards of reading? Well, think again!...
...Research shows it's never too early to start enjoying books w/ your littles...these Junies and their cousin have been read to since they were a few weeks old laying in our laps...
...it contributes to the development of their growing brains and gives them a good start towards a lifelong love of reading...
...It is an important way to grow a baby's vocabulary...first their understanding vocab and later speaking vocabulary...
...Plus, it is another good way for bonding...
...They all 3 started visiting the summer story times at the public libraries at the age of 12 months...
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...Think your baby is too young to reap the benefits and rewards of reading? Well, think again!...
...Research shows it's never too early to start enjoying books w/ your littles...these Junies and their cousin have been read to since they were a few weeks old laying in our laps...
...it contributes to the development of their growing brains and gives them a good start towards a lifelong love of reading...
...It is an important way to grow a baby's vocabulary...first their understanding vocab and later speaking vocabulary...
...Plus, it is another good way for bonding...
...They all 3 started visiting the summer story times at the public libraries at the age of 12 months...
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...lil' A enjoying her books...
...she gets them ready for their bedtime reading w/ their momma...
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...morning time outside play...
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...skipped the neighborhood pool for the backyard sprinkler fun...
...so happy the 3 littles have had a few days together w/ me this summer...
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...these two Junies...
...I do believe they think they are big enough for school...
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...oh boy, these curls are like ringlets after swimming...
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...trip to the eye doctor for her yearly exam and new glassess...
...probably worn out from the FIT that was thrown while getting her eyes dilated...
...her momma described it as " a FIT at its finest".😲😵...
...the bunny said that she was scared...sometimes dr offices are scary, especially when you have had bad experiences...like catherization, upper GI...
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...The FREEZING Cow...
...Tulsa's newest ice cream...
...very unique ice cream shop...the novelty of watching it being rolled is fun...
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Ben & Ali's 6th Anniversary...
...then Sweets & Cream...
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2012...
...rehearsal dinner @ the Mayo...
...wedding @ TU's Sharp Chapel and reception @ Tulsa Country Club...
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...Nonni & Poppi took the Junies to the Jenks Aquarium and afterwards to Braum's...
...Poppi was able to catch one to allow them to see one up close...
...we thought A was going to try...M would just say "YUCK"...
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...YUM...Braum's strawberry ice cream...
...and, we have a lefty...like Nonni and Izzy...
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...distant cousins...
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...leaving for her 2nd 7 day trip w/ her dad to Seaside, FL...
...Father, we pray that you wrap your arms around her for comfort and safety. Amen!
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...here we are w/ books again...
...I just can't emphasize enough the importance of books in the life of a toddler...
...taking a walk around the block...
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...Nonni is in charge (by herself today)😨😨...
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...class time was awesome...
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...Poppi & Nonni are back to watch the twins while the girls are celebrating their cousin...
...lil' J's 3rd b-day...
...awe...cousin love...😍
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...getting dance leotard, new glasses and 3 inches cut off hair...
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...Started our day at the donut shop and then to Lo's to play w/ lil' J...
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...then, we went to an ear check follow up w/ Dr. Hamilton ...
...she had her tubes surgically removed at the beginning of summer, so she had to have a hearing test and a check to see if the holes in her ear drum had healed...everything turned out great...
...her hearing is 100%...
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...and I love these Junies...
...been missing these two Junies since they are back in daycare, so I made a quick drop in before heading back home...~~~
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...Junies ready for daycare...
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...with one of her classmates from preK @ "Meet the Teacher"...
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...Seeing these pics makes my heart heavy because I KNOW just how fast time flies...
...So, to all the young mom's and dad's out there, just know it's important to slow down and enjoy the moments with your young kids playing Barbie, outside playing catch, legos, or just cuddling together reading a book...
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...Praying my lil' bunny princess and my 2 lil' June bugs have an amazing year!...
...Nonni prays that you share your LOVE in every way while learning and playing and having fun...
...Shine your light and share your joy while keeping that smile on your face...
...xoxo, Nonni...
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...Paul's g'kids...
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...Mattie's daughter (1st grade) on the left and Michael's daughter (preK) on the right...
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...a sunny beginning...
...a rainy, soggy end to Freedom's first day of school...
(Ali is 2nd from right)
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...Kindergarten throwback pic from '86 & '87...
...My girls are 18 months apart but a year apart in school because of Ali's b-date...
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Larry Womack/ BA Brewing Co...
...Larry is a high school classmate...an awesome musician...
...He now lives in Hot Springs, AR and works for Hot Springs Realty and plays at the Ohio Club...
...fun night w/ friends...
Little Gym...
...This has been my 3rd time to be w/ the twins at the Lil' Gym of Tulsa
...We LOVE it...
...The twins have so much fun and have grown and learned from each visit...
...The staff is caring, patient and highly positive...
...More than anything, it is building their confidence...
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...just a lazy, rainy Sunday morning...
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Oklahoma weather...
...Geez, this OK weather has gotten out of control...
...lots of rain, wind and high humidity...
...the thunder yesterday morning rumbled and roared w/ lightning all around...
...we had 2 tornadoes in northeastern OK...
...Al on the Today Show announced that this has been OK's wettest August...
...Al on the Today Show announced that this has been OK's wettest August...
...Then, today....it feels like fall...a beautiful morning...
...I am ready...
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...Today, warmer summer temperatures are on their way up...
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...back to PeachWave days and playing while waiting for her momma to get home...
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...lil A likes helping Momma prepare dinner...
...actually she wants to do it all...
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...getting home from daycare...
...you can tell which one likes to eat...lots of mac n' cheese...
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...our lil' bunny was excited to see her poppi...
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...Freedom playground morning...
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...swimming at Cedar Ridge...
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...Paul and I tried a new restaurant for a brunch...
...If you are familiar w/ St Michael's Alley back in the day of high school, this is in the same location...
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...it was not easy getting them to take them off...
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...must have had an exhausting day at school since she fell asleep...
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...She did so good that when Mommy got home they went to Walmart for a treat...
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...lil' M is not happy b/c Momma said "not til after dinner"...
..."It's NOT your business!"...😲
...We are assuming they have picked it up at daycare from the older kids...
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...and working w/ numbers...
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18 years old...it's her birthday...
...born Aug. 30th, 2000...
...that's 126 years old in a human's life...
...was my buddy but Paul has taken over that roll now...
...definitely deserves to live a lazy dog's life...
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the bunny princess is five...
...My littles, the bunny princess and the lil' June bugs are growing way too fast...
...Nothing can slow them down and it makes this nonni want to cry...😭😭😭
...to my 3 littles...
...May God grant you always...
...A sunbeam to warm you...
...A moonbeam to charm you...
...And most importantly, A sheltering angel so nothing can harm you...
~xoxo~xoxo~xoxo~
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the lil' June bugs are 2...
...closing the door on the month of August...
with summer days drifting away...
xoxo, from Our 5 acre woods!
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