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Little Baby Ducks…..and other surprises

I truly do love our little baby ducks, and goslings in our pond. I also appreciate my hubby who, with my sons, helped orchestrate a surprise visit this weekend from my own babies.  Good company. Inspiring music.  Lots of laughter. Making memories. Happy Day!  … Continue reading

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Remembering ~

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And All the Taters Under the Hill

There is an old hymn that comes to mind when we are out roaming the roads. “He owns the cattle on a thousand hills.”  (from this verse ~For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.  Psalms 50:10) Hubby says … Continue reading

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A text with my son ~

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Lila Jane

Edna & Lila, cousins ~ wading through the flooded cornfields in Boswell, Oklahoma Today I am thinking of Lila Jane. My “grandma”. (on the right) She was born on July 3, 1909. I think this may be the only childhood … Continue reading

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Setting an Example ~

Wishing my dad a Happy Father’s Day! We were blessed to be raised by a gun-toting, hard-working, family focused, God-loving man. Thanks for that, Dad. And Happy Father’s Day to my hubby….who set(s) that same example. To all men….this is … Continue reading

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And I Know Who Holds My Hand

There are times in life when you are just “being” and then a moment appears before your eyes that you want to capture.  This particular moment occurred during our second son’s wedding, four and a half years ago.  An outdoor wedding … Continue reading

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“Garland-isms”

Today is an EXTRA special day.  It’s our dad, Garland’s, birthday.  I won’t tell you how old he is, but if you are familiar with Elvis Presley, well, they were born the same year.  And while I can imagine dad singing on stage.  I just … Continue reading

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Santa Baby

When my sis and I were little I recall my mom getting us all dolled up at Christmas time.  She would then drive us to the bank for our pictures with Santa. My dad worked at the bank for many of … Continue reading

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A Drive to the Farm and other stuff ~

I took a little drive this past week and spent a few days with my parents.  We did some shopping, some eating and watched the Oklahoma City Thunder play basketball on television. We also decorated a bit, wrapped gifts AND we took a little journey down memory … Continue reading

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