..."Ahh, September!...
...You are the walkway to the season that awakens my soul"...
...No cloud is ever in the same place...
...Every sunrise or sunset is a beautiful masterpiece from God...
...another new wonder and another new memory...
...This is a transition month...
...leaving the long, sunny hot days behind to shorter, cooler days...
...It would be great to leave the Covid 19 virus behind us, too...
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Camera roll...
..."Rain, Rain, go away...Come again some other day"...
...sporting their rain gear from Uncle Roger & Aunt Debbie...
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...walking to class...
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...Reading corner...
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...Lol...the bunny and her momma thought it was hilarious that Brian didn't guess his own name...
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...waiting in the car to see the doctor...
...REALLY?? Does one look sick?
...She has allergies but that's nothing new...she has been on allergy meds forever...
...but, when you wake up w/ a low grade temp in the now world, you have to get checked for Covid...
...their momma wasn't sure how this was going to play out...
...this nonni was worried...not so much that she had the virus b/c I didn't believe she did...
...it was the test...these Junies have never been afraid or nervous about seeing a doctor, nor their shots...I've just not heard pleasant things about taking the test, and I dreaded a bad experience...
...But, this lil' Junie blew them away...
...She laughed during the swabbing and complimented the nurse on her tattoos. 😜😄😄
...It was lil' M and she has strep...🙏🙏
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Family...
...Powell, Sherry, and Michael...
...me with Michael's wife, Vicki; my cousin, Sherry; and my sis, Lori...
Labor Day week-end...
...Grand Lake Sunday Funday @ my sister's...
...instead of driving the turnpike, we decided to take Route 66...
...an interesting mural on llth Street in Tulsa...
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...the blue whale in Catoosa...
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...we stopped at Annie's Diner at the corner of Route 66 and Highway 28......Then, took 28 to Adair, Langley, Disney and Drowning Creek on Grand...
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...the Totem Pole off Route 66 in Chelsea, Ok...
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...coolest barn ever with zinnia's planted along the fence line...
...in front of the barn is a little metal pail filled w/ bundles of zinnia's...
...you can buy a bundle of zinnia's for $5.00 and leave the money in a cup...
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...love everything they have done to their 2 bedroom cabin...
...the sidewalk leads to their bunkhouse, which sleeps 6+ people with a bath and kitchenette...
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...2 of my great nephews...5 years and 2 years...
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...my 3rd lil' great nephew...our Jett man...
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Ali's birthday...
XOXO! Mom
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...excited to see Momma after being with their dad...
...they surprised her with flowers they cut...
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...dinner @ Napa Flatts...
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.. early celebration w/ friends @ Doc's on Brookside...
...a sister crashing the group...
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Camera roll...
...Junies having fun @ Adventure Avenue on Harvard...
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...busy readers...
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...eating outdoors...
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...the bunny's teeth cleaning appointment w/ her momma...
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...last day of the bunny's "distance learning"...
...excited to be back in the REAL classroom w/ friends tomorrow on Sept. 10th...
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...showing off her new hermit crab, Rosetta....
...now, the bunny has three: Crabby, Parker and Rosetta...
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...PreK family activity...
....All About Me...
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...Nonni gets a chance to go into the bunny's private lesson w/ Ms. Jamie...
...workin' her skills...
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...finished decorating her writing folder...
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...sharing strawberries & nutella w/ Brian...
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...the Junies and their mom and myself enjoying "Hat-urday" @ Philbrook...
...this pic is on the Philbrook website...we are @ the table by the tree in the back...
...pipe cleaner headbands...
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...another pic on the Philbrook website...
....the Junies had a blast making these headbands...
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...Now, on to more "Hats"...
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...the Junies chose butterflies and Nonni chose a Unicorn...
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...I love what my friend, Judy, said about this pic...
"It's the sweetest pic of Philbrook she has ever seen." 💕
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...a great way to end our time at Philbrook is with a beautiful view at the fish pond...
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...Sunday Funday w/ their momma...
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...cousin time...
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...this bunny is not so little anymore...
..."ROCKIN' 1st Grade...
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...her friend Ryleigh's parents had to be out of town, so she spent the night...
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...the Junies second year of dance class started tonight and they were excited...
...ready for another year of tap and ballet...
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...Nonni pick up day, but anxious to see her momma...
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...Hip, Hip Hooray! It's Fri`Yay!!!...
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...a sweet pic w/ her school counselor...
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...B has been in Cabo and brought the bunny a surprise...
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...I LOVE fall...
...cool days and nights...
...It's the start of pumpkin spice everything...
...football...
...sweaters and trendy socks...
...warm, cozy throws...
...hot chocolate and honey mint spiced tea...
...firepits and smore's...
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See You At the Pole...
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my friend...
...Dana Bishop Rhodes...
..."In a bittersweet moment another angel has found her wings"...
...She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed...
...March 4, 1958-September 16, 2020...
..."But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives he will produce this kind of fruit in us:
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.."
Galatians: 5:22-23
...I believe my sweet friend, Dana, was a perfect example of these attributes...
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Freedom Elementary...
...Alison Conway Owens, your family is so proud of you! 💓💓💓...
...Your sister said it well... "I could not be more proud of you, Alison.
Your passion for education and love for children shines daily and now you have
been recognized nationally for all your hard work and dreams to help
children succeed!
Way to go Freedom Elementary!!!"...
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Another comment from a Reach Coach friend: Congratulations, Alison!
Such a distinguished school recognition! I was so proud of you during your interview when you said,
"WE got an honor WE deserved" Yes, your school and teachers and community do!
Keep advocating and leading! Great job!...
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...Alison, you always have been an amazing mentor with a heart for kids.
This honor is extremely well deserved! Congratulations, my friend...
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💓...She loves what she does and does it well...xoxo, Mom...💓
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Camera roll...
...the Junies' classroom popsicle celebration...
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...helping momma fix brownies for "movie night"....
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...our bunny is happy to be home w/ her momma...
...excited to make Momo's M&M cookies from her recipe book...
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...loaded up w/ a car full of girls headed to Porter...
...Ali and her neighbor, Mel, with their girls...
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...celebrating Aunt Rachel's b-day...
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...annual pic of our bunny on the pumpkin pile...
...was happy that B joined them since I didn't go...
...the bunny and her cowboy boots...
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...backyard fun w/ Maya...
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...watching the bunny @ her private dance lesson...
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...the 3 littles playing dress up...
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...it was nice to have our OK friends back home w/ us from California for a few days...
...The circumstances weren't the best b/c they came home for Ralph's brother's funeral...
...His brother, Darrel, use to work in the oil field for my dad back in the day when my dad had his drilling company...
...saying our good-byes until the next time...
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...Oklahoma has had some beautiful sunsets this month...
...This one was posted on the 29th by a fb friend...(R.Miller)
...Thank you, Lord, for this beautiful sunset...
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..." A sunset is the sun's fiery kiss to the night"...
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...Dear Father, thank you for all your blessings to me and my family. For the strength you give me each day and for all the people around me who make life more meaningful...
Amen!
XOXO!
from Our 5 acre woods
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