...October marks the transition into full autumn...a month celebrated for its
vibrant colors and cooler weather (hopefully soon).
As leaves turn, nature invites us to appreciate its beauty and reflect on the
changes around us and savor the flavors of fall...
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...It's extra special to begin the month having lunch
w/ a classmate that came in from Colorado Springs for our All School Reunion...
...Carol's mother, Lavon, and my mother cooked breakfast at my parent's home the morning
after our Jr-Senior Prom or it may have been Senior graduation...
...(I am missing the pic of our mom's w/ their hair stacked with their hair pieces😂😂..
if I ever come across it, I will place it here.)...
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...our bunny at the Tulsa State Fair w/ her dad...
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...Even though we live in the same town, it's not often that we see each other..
Today, Brother and I see each other at the Community Bank 100 year Anniversary
outdoor event...
outdoor event...
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...left the anniversary and met up w/ my cousin's daughter & grand...
...no matter what family I am standing by, it seems I am always the shortest...
...my grands are even catching up w/ me...
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...Jenks Homecoming Parade...
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...the Junies @ Kenzi's b-day slumber...all w/ the same pj's and throws...
...such a cute idea...
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...Soccer Saturday...
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...cooling off on the Splash Pad after another extra warm day playing soccer...
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...the bunny w/ her momma @ the Tulsa State Fair...
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...Sunsets are like a painting created by God, a reminder of how
beautiful life can be..." they bring peace to our soul...
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...Tis the season to begin Halloween decorating...
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...our bunny hodge podging dried flowers on pumpkins for her teachers...
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...Our annual Carmichael's Pumpkin Patch afternoon...
...Poppi missed out on a pic but he was in charge of the wheelbarrow
full of pumpkins...😀
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...our Junies w/ their momma enjoying a "pink" drink @ Napa...
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...enjoying a cool, fall evening backyard chat at a friend's home...
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...the bunny helping her momma fix stuffed peppers ...
...adding a twist to them w/ pumpkin faces...🎃
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..."From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the Lord's name
is to be praised"...Psalms 113:3...
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...Looking forward to build our 1st fire of the season...
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...Admin girls...
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...Peachwave after school treat...
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...our Bristow to Cali friends leaving to go back home...
...always enjoy their visits...
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...our Junies and their class...
...spending time outdoors reading while taking advantage of the nice weather...
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...our bunny w/ friends devouring their Freckle Friday ice cream...
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...our friend, Vicki, joined Paul and I tonight...
...Taking a recommendation from the Riddle's, we ate at Isla's...Yummy!
...Then, we joined many others from Bristow on the lawn of Guthrie Green to
support Brice Calvin w/ the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio...
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...It was a great time w/ awesome funky, soul/jazz beat music...
...and the weather was perfect...
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...watching Paul's youngest g'daughter play coach pitch softball...
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...supported a friend's son in Jenks for a game of "Buddy Baseball"...
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...it was entertaining watching Kannon and his other friends...
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...then, ended the afternoon at Braum's w/ the Junies...
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...Our bunny's school's Color Run was a great way to kick off fall break...
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...All the kiddos and spectators enjoyed watching the fun...I know I did...
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...Starbucks to end the Color Run day...
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...getting into a reading pattern...
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..Cousin ....donut time...
...the twins took their donuts to their dad's for sharing w/ him for his 47th b-day...
...the bunny and I stayed to watch one of the employees preparing to make
the sausage rolls...interesting process...
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...the bunny and I went to Hobby Lobby to get picture frames and she
picked out a 500 piece puzzle....we didn't get too far before YaYa came to pick her up...
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...Junie M getting her allergy shot and the bunny was surprised they did it
through a window...
...Then, back at YaYa's playing w/ the Junies...
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...snack and table game...
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...the Junies working on painting their pumpkins for their school project ...
...their momma said it was overall a great day just being home...
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...finishing their minions...
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...the Junies w/ their minions and Gru...
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...Pleasant Valley Pumpkin Farm...
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...whatever it takes to read...
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...Life Church w/ their momma...
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...the bunny & her momma taking on Octoberfest w/ their dance friends...
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21st Anniversary...
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...The place where it all began...
...Arriving by seaplane...
...the Tiamo Resort is a luxury resort located on the stunning South Andros Island
in the Bahamas...
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...Red Rock Grill on Lake Hefner, OKC...
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...Reaching the milestone of our 21st anniversary...💓
...Paul is my air, and I can't imagine life without him...
...He's not only the best husband, but stepdad and Poppi...
He offers great support for my girls, grands and me...
...WE love him very much!...💓💓💓💓💓💓...
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...reading w/ her brother by her side...
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...lovin' on her beautiful cat, Aerial...
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...the Junies' bunnies, Snowball & Ginger...
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...we are very sad that we lost this sweet one, Ginger...💔
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...watching Paul's 7th grade grand cheer...
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...Junie A chose to attend a mini ping camp to participate in Sapulpa's game on Friday...
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...Soccer Saturday on Thursday evening...
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...Junie M had a great night of play...
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...the bunny and her momma prepared an all protein dinner...
...They said it was yummy...
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..."Pup Cup" morning @ Freedom...
...students were ask to bring their fur babies to morning drop off...
...Freedom's staff kids were there to offer them a "pup cup"...
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...the truck bed had 2 baby goats...the kids loved it..
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...Friday Night Lights w/ Sapulpa playing PC North...
...the night for mini ping dancing..
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...ready to go...
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...the stands are filling up for a lot of excitement...
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...Junie A had a blast...
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...friends and High School pings who were Freedom students in the past...
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...another night w/ a beautiful sunset...
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...Soccer Saturday...
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...last game of their fall season...
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...this group of girls have battled hard all season...it's been a learning time
in a new level of play...Proud of all of these Flamingoes...
...w/ their coaches, Coach Jen & Coach Ben...⚽
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...Elite Dance ...
...Bartlesville Halloween Invitational...
...The girls did amazing in both their Pom & Jazz routines...
...so proud of our bunny and her sweet Elite friends who have worked
hard on their routines for months to be ready for competion...
...Our bunny lives and breaths dance at the studio and home...
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...Where are the weather changes???!!!...
...Don't put summer clothes away just yet...😓
...Record heat wave 😓 swings back to give us record highs for a few days
before our fall temps reappear..
...We deserve a real fall...not this summer rerun that just won't quit...
...And, then tonight w/ this horrific winds many counties are fighting wildfires...🔥🚒
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...pajama day @ school for the Junies...
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...reading while waiting for M"s allergy shot...
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...NOT old... just Retired teachers having lunch @ Waterfront...
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...The night before Halloween we received a real TREAT, the
much needed rain w/out the hail and tornadoes, which
also brought cooler weather with it for Halloween Day and Night...🎃
Halloween...
....After picking up our bunny from school, we zoomed to Freedom to
watch the Junies in their Halloween Parade...
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...There's no place like home for Halloween fun...🦁🎃
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...4 pound selection of candy for their candy store..😳
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...Happy Trails around their hood on Halloween night...🤠🎃
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...As you prepare to welcome November, consider the thoughts of gratitude
and refection that come with the approaching holiday season...🙏🙏
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XOXO!!! from Our Five Acre Woods
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...1988...
Linz, 2nd grade & Ali, 3rd grade...
506 Lakeridge Dr., Bristow, OK
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