...starting the month of June w/ the littles...
...they all 3 are now out of school...
...It's been a challenging school year...so, it's a trip to the
Jenks Aquarium...
...my 💓 is blessed...
...Junie M eyeball to eyeball with the lobster...
...We were disappointed that the sea turtle was not out in the water...
...Out of the blue, Junie A says, "Nonni, she is camouflaged with the big rocks!"
...Sure enough that's where she was...Can you find her?!!
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...We ended our trip w/ Dip 'N Dots...
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...playing dress up...
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...Another Nonni day...w/ just the bunny...
...We first went to see Dr. Ashley Biggs for beetle juice...
...After lunch, we walked 2 laps around their neighborhood pond, so I could work in my mile...
...Later, we made a trip to the mall...
...I wasn't sure she would go, however, she was excited...
...I mainly wanted to go to James Avery and had not planned on walking around...
....She wanted dip 'n dots, so we went midway...
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...Woodland Hills was a place to go when I lived in Tulsa...
...I went so often that I knew several employees in my fave stores...BR, JCrew, Dillards, Gap...
,,,It's so different now...
...I know the pandemic caused several stores to close so there were empty areas...
...The escalators on each end were not working, nor the elevator in the center...
...I just felt like I needed to watch our backs...
...I guess all these crazy mall shootings has made me uneasy...
...Wishing Utica Square had a James Avery, JCrew and Dillards...
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The Junies' birthday party @ Cedar Ridge...
...They may be twins, but they each are ONE of a kind...
...We love our Junies more than all the creatures in the sea...
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...it just happens to be Aunt Debbie & Uncle Roger's 50th Anniversary...💓
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...the Junies had a FINTASTIC time w/ friends and family...
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...opening gifts @ home...
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the Junies' 5th birthday...
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...TWINS...
...Two little blessings sent from above...
...twice the smiles...twice the love...
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...they, both, got 2 frogs in a tank...
...Lil' M can't quit watching hers...
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...leaving for lunch w/ their dad...
...they were ask where they would like to eat...their answer was Beach House...lol
(that's in Bristow)
...Then, they said Subway...lol...their momma had to explain to them that the Tulsa
Subway's didn't have ice cream like Poppi and Nonni's in Bristow....
...So, Braum's it was...
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...home again to break the pinata...
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...They had a full day of fun, and a spaghetti dinner to end their birthday...
💕...Five is a great age...💕
...but, we need time to SLOW down...
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Camera roll...
...a Nonni day...
...a day of rest for sure...
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the bunny's 8th birthday...
...I am asking the same question that her momma ask...
..."How in the world has eight years gone by??!!"
...Our bunny is getting so tall and skinny...
...We wish she could keep her baby belly and cheeks forever & for time to SLOW down...
...with Shonda @ her 3rd b-day...
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...Nonni got up early to celebrate her 8th B-day donut breakfast before she goes to her dad's...
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...the pet stroller from B was a big hit...
...Our bunny is a little shocked and surprised...
...I got her a James Avery sea turtle ring...
...The reason we went to the mall so I could get an idea about sizing...
...I tried it on my pinkie at JA and ask her if she wanted to try it on for fun...
...She had no idea I was shopping for her b/c I didn't buy it with her there...
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...It was her dad's year to spend the day w/ her...
...They went ice skating...
...SKATE for EIGHT!...
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...back home, so the Junies and YaYa brought their gift over...
...a happy end to the bunny's birthday taking a stroll w/ her Junies and Ms. Aerial...
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Camera Roll...
...the bunny slept in and woke up styling her Barbie's hair...
...learning to braid hair...
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...taste test from Freckles Ice Cream for the elementary schools...
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...enjoying pool time @ Brian's...
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Late birthday gift for the Junies...
...the Junies opening their birthday gift that didn't come in on time...
...the Junies loved their James Avery sea turtle rings...
...Now, all 3 littles have sea turtle rings...
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...the twins @ MIss Teen Oklahoma...
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the bunnies birthday party day...
...Brett was in charge of the party this year...
...I love the invitations he and the bunny picked out...
(note: the Boston Terrier & French Bulldog)...
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...the Boston Terrier, Lucia, is the bunny's dog at her dad's..
...the French Bulldog, Char Char, is her dog @ her momma's....
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...yes, it's just YaYa...
...the Junies are w/ their dad...
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...one, two, three...
...JUMP...
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...a great day celebrating w/ friends @ SoCo...
...in JENKS...
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Camera roll...
...hangin' @ Maggie's Music Box...
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...the Junies first day of gymnastics @ Ovations...
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...back again after the Covid-19 shutdown...
...enjoying lunch and old time stories @ Waterfront Grill...
..."old teacher group" that started teaching together in the mid '70's in Bristow...
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...Pizza night @ YaYa's...
...It was individual "make your own pizza kits" from Aldi...
...They loved making and eating their own pizza...
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...Nonni Day...
...taking Aerial on a stroller walk around the neighborhood pond...
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...swimming w/ the Junies at their neighborhood pool...
...the bunny swimming in her mermaid flippers from Sissy...
...we met a new friend @ the pool...
...he was w/ his aunt who was working on her computer for a presentation, so JoJo joined us...
...JoJo joined us for lunch after I went to McD to get happy meals...
...he was so happy to eat w/ us that I got a big kiss on the cheek...
...sweet boy...
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...the Junies taking their dolls on a neighborhood walk...
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...a hot day for golf, but the Junies enjoyed their putting lesson...
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...a day for the bunny and her pom class...
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...the Junies had fun in the pool today and it wore them out...
...asleep on the sofa by 6:45...
...not sure how easy it was to get M on the top bunk...
...love the way she sleeps w/ her lovey over her neck, and A leaves one arm hanging off...
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...the walking path to the Gathering Place...
...listening to the concert group "Hot Toast"...
...eating their lunch that their momma packed...
...working busily w/ their neighbor friends making a river...
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Father's Day...
...To all the GOOD men out there who make our lives better and bless their children by action
and example, I say "Thank you!"...
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...I am thankful for many things, but specifically for one particular dad, the girl's stepdad...
...We are blessed to have him. He has a huge understanding heart that share a tremendous
source of strength and support with lots of encouragement to my girls and littles...
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...We enjoyed brunch @ R Bar on Brookside and the littles made him popsicles for being such
a great "Pop"pi...💓💓💓
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...the bunny and Char Char helping Momma organize their pantry...
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...Woke up to the first day of summer with the temp being 74 degrees...
...dropping to the mid 60's mid afternoon after having unusual summer temps for
the past two weeks...Bristow broke a record low of 52 degrees on Monday night...
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...the Junies @ their gymnastic class...
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...2 of the littles @ the neighborhood park...
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...visiting the Sapulpa book mobile...
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...Good morning with friends while enjoying coffee and pastries...
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...COVID has struck...
...our bunny and her momma are sick (COVID sick)...
...the bunny tested positive and her momma tested positive the next day...
...YaYa dropped off surprises at their door
after she got home from her dad's since she was feeling better and momma was struggling...
...working in her sticker book from YaYa...
...the bunny is feeling better but not eating...
...her.momma is still not feeling any better...
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...when you haven't been feeling well, you sleep in...
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...the bunny is back w/ her dad while momma is still not feeling well...
...pic from her dad's letting her momma know she is feeling ok...
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...mint tea party on the porch...
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...busy Junies...
...now giving each other pedi's....
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...playing the Pretty, Pretty Princess game...
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...girls' trip to Scottsdale, AZ...
...waiting to board @ the TUL..
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...Happy Grampies and Susan were there to welcome them into their vacation home...
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...1st night out...
...eating dinner in Old Town Scottsdales...
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...I am in love w/ my charcuterie board made by PD @ the Little Orange Barn...
...Paul was working in the yard and brought in this blossom from our magnolia tree...
...It's beautiful, along with it's sweet aroma in our kitchen...
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...Scottsdale, AZ..
...Scottsdale sunrise taken from the rooftop...
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...ready for Megan's morning veggie smoothies...
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...pic before leaving for Old Town...
...going out 2nd night...
...some shopping and dinner again in Old Town...
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...early morning hike up "Pinnacle Peak...
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Camera roll...
...checking out the temp of the pool that we finally got opened...
...country well water takes awhile to warm up...
...the Junies enjoying some Nonni/Poppi time...
...never seen two littles like to color as much as these two bugs...
...making a hide out under the dining table...
...popcorn time w/ Poppi...
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...Scottsdale, AZ...
...Having a blast with Tic Tok...
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...light lunch @ the house...
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...absorbing some Vitamin D...
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...another night out...
...desert sunset...
...along w/ hazy smoke from a fire...
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...enjoying some time outdoors before it rains again...
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...ready for dinner @ the Beach House...
...waiting for their turn for a bite of salad... but Poppi....
...trying their 1st apple cobbler...they liked the crust the best...
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...they have been on fire coloring trying to cover the rug...
...then, they got busy working on a match the number sticker picture book...
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...Scottsdale, AZ...
...enjoying some pool time...
...great "end" to a perfect moms' getaway for some much needed girl time and relaxation...
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...pic after boarding plane to come home...
...I warned them they would probably hit turbulence...
...And, they DID...
...Ali said it raised them out of their seats 2 inches and her phone and magazine flew behind her...
...after an hour delay getting boarded in LA, they were happy to be off the plane...
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COVID update:
That is a smile from a little girl that feels better which makes her momma feel better, too!
💗🙏🙌
#feeling grateful
#ourheartsarewithjayme
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...This Nonni is thankful she was finally feeling well enough to try on her new dress that
all 3 littles got for their summer trip...
...Father, I am so thankful that our little bunny had your protection and had a mild case of
covid. We pray that her mother continues to feel better and has no lasting effects. We ask that
you take away their fear, anxiety and feelings of isolation.
Thank you, Father, for helping us make it through this difficult year and this difficult
time. We are constantly aware of how much we need your grace and your strength.
Thank you that you surround us with favor and we are safe in your care. Amen!
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....another UPDATE on Linz' CORONA EXPERIENCE...
The Tulsa Health Department asked me to come to their facility today for a new nasal swab.
They are sending this sample off to a higher up laboratory for viral testing. They need
this swab to have a great enough viral load for it to qualify for
CDC "VARIANT" testing. I pray my sample fits the qualifications that they need. This is
Day 10 for me. 🙏🙏🙏
My appointment today was at 11:00 am, the EXACT same time that our dear friend was sitting
at the funeral of her significant other who lost his life on Sunday from this virus.😢😢😢
The health department is also very interested in the fact that I'm young, no underlying
health conditions, not asthmatic, and was vaccinated in January. The CDC will be
looking into that as well. (If the viral load was great enough today.) I am praying the viral
load was significant enough to help in the research of this fatal virus.
Friends, I know you are so over the masks and social distancing...I get it, but please be
mindful of others, especially our children who can't be vaccinated!
I pray if you're unvaccinated, think about getting vaxed!
I truly feel it was the sole reason that I wasn't hospitalized! 🙏💓 Lindsay
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...It is about the Challenges as well as the Pleasures...
XOXO! from Our 5 Acre Woods