Sunday, September 1, 2024

September 2024...

 


...The lazy days of summer start to fade away as we prepare for the new
season ahead...The vibrant hues of summer flowers give way to the rich
tones of autumn  foliage, painting a picture of warmth and comfort...So,
as we embrace the changing seasons, let's savor the moments of transition
and the beauty that comes with it...
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Camera roll...
...the Junies helped Poppi set a gopher trap last night...
...They could hardly wait to get in the yard to check it...and,
ta da, they trapped one...Then, of course, buried it before leaving for home...
...One less gopher with more to go...
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...got ready for the day after getting home and settling in to watch the
movie, Wonder...
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...the bunny is with her dad this week-end, so her momma caught up
with her at her duo dance rehearsal...
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...the Junies went w/ their momma and dad to watch the FC Soccer play...

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...Afterwards they went to the Gathering Place to see the "World's Largest
Rubber Ducky" that's on display.  They also walked the new pedestrian bridge.
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...the Junies spending time w/ their momma at their neighborhood pond
enjoying a beautiful day...
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...home w/ her momma and trying out her mom's new recipe in
their Air Fryer...our bunny says, "it's very, very yummy!"
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...Hometown Huddle...Jenks Trojan night...
...always a fun time to attend and run into friends and teachers from the 
past and present...

...preK teacher...

...Ms Sherri from Elite...
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...w/ her momma...
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...Soccer Saturday...

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...It seems our bunny is daily practicing dance ...

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Ali's 45th Birthday...

...Happy 1st Birthday...

...Wishing you all the happiness in the world as you celebrate another year of life...
...May you continue to shine brightly⭐ and embrace your journey ahead with
courage and grace!💝  XOXO! Mom
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💓💓💓
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Camera Roll...


...allergy testing wiped Junie M totally out before bedtime...
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...PeachWave after school treat...
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...Soccer Saturday...


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...enjoying Bailey's skating party...
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...the Junies w/ Ginger...
...I know their bunnies are just as anxious for cool fall weather as much as we are...
...these high 90 and 100 degree days are burning us up...
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...Paul's g'son's 1st year of high school football w/ Mounds...
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...Rise & Shine...early morning pic day w/ Gary Box for dance...
...Youth All Star Pom...


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...now in the photography studio...
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...Paul's 2nd oldest g'daughter's baptism service...
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...Our bunny seems to be enjoying the fascination of this snake...
...She definitely didn't get this fascination from her nonni...it's an
experience that I would never, ever try...
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...Our Junies' class was 1 of 5 w/ perfect attendance...
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... monthly luncheon w/ Paul's '68 Will Roger's Ropers @ Rib Crib... 
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...our bunny's 5th grade picture day...
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...Junie M had her 1st allergy shot today...didn't drop a tear but was nervous...💓
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...Harvest moon shining through our trees ...

...September 17th...

...and, then the beautiful sunset on the west side of our 5 acre woods...
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...the Junies and their momma taking a pic w/ the Harvest Moon...
(...the one on the right is a street light...)
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...supporting this young lady known as "Shredder"...
...beautiful Katelyn C...
...winning Runner Up @ Regionals 4A...
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...all primped up for their 3rd grade picture day...


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...JW family Lunch & Game Day...
...Chick-fill-A lunch, along w/ Freckles Friday ice cream day...



...Stepped in to take our bunny's mom and dad's place while they were working...
...the Junies were excited to go with me...
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...the Junies were out of school for Professional Staff Day...
...After lunch, the 3 of us took some time to shop at the Outlet Mall...
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...Mounds Friday night lights...
...Paul's oldest g' son having the privilege of being an attendant escort...

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...Mounds didn't win their game, but Wyatt played a great game...🙌
...He carried the ball several times always gaining some yardage...🏈🙌
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...Soccer Saturday...


...It was sweltering hot even @ 10:30...
...the girls on the sideline would go through the hole in the tree line to get out of the sun...
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...the girls met up @ Louie's for lunch after soccer...
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...the young girls had a "walking taco" dinner before the OU game...
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...Happy 1st day of fall...🍂🍂  
...Time to break out the cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and 
enjoy the beautiful colors of the changing leaves...and cooler days...
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...First day of fall and the weather is perfect to be reading outdoors w/ 2 
of your animals while the 3rd one can only wish for that time...
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...3rd grade volunteer lunch "Book Club" in their library...
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...@ Napa Flatts reading while waiting on their dinner...
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...multi tasking...baby sitting Buster and searching on her i-pad...
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...turkeys from the hood...
...They have been interesting to watch...
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...Freedom's "See you at the Pole"...
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...twinning day at school...
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...checking height before going into Napa for dinner...
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...I am BLESSED...💕
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...Nonni pick up day and after school snack @ Tropical Smoothie...
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...Patriotic Day at school...
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...collecting candy w/ friends while watching the SHS homecoming parade...
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..."Black Out" Friday...
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...our bunny doing her thing...🙌
(I'm not the best taking pictures w/ movement)
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...Soccer Saturday...

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...Tulsa Botanical Gardens...






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All School Reunion 2024...

...early morning start setting up the Depot Plaza...



...The time has come....Coming home...
,,,A high school reunion is a milestone every year...it's truly special...








...'71 & '81... SISTERS...💕

...steppin' w/ my cousin, Larry...

...my guy...💓

...Our '71 classmate, Larry Womack...💜

...w/ his band, Sound Chaser, from Hot Springs, Ark...

...the plaza firepits added a nice ambience to our night...
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...a beautiful end to our night...
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It was an awesome time to celebrate half centuries+ of memories, friendships and 
achievements since graduation....reconnecting w/ classmates after so many 
years was a heartwarming experience, as one reflects back through the memories...
...Perfect evening for a reunion of younger and older friends...and classmates.💜

...Once a Pirate...Always a Pirate...
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Camera roll...

...Linz and friends celebrating a b-day...
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...the day after eating @ Pizza Hut w/ Donna, a lifelong friend that
came in for the reunion from Missouri...
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...ran into these 2, the Chaney boys,  w/ Kaye before leaving town...
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...bunny pick up day....Acai Bowl treat @ Tropical Smoothie...🐰
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...The end of September serves as a reminder to embrace each moment, cherish each 
other and welcome the new adventures that await us in the months to come...
...perfect sunset taken from the Depot Plaza during our reunion...
...His love endures forever...
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XOXO!   from Our Five Acre Woods


...Throwback pics...










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