Preschool Graduation

 

 

 

 

Preschool graduation. Just reading it makes you smile, right?!
So proud of our little graduates.

Huntsville State Park

collecting "nature" in their buckets

Their pet caterpillar Callie. They carried her around in their bucket for a day and half, panicked when she got out and overjoyed when they found her. They pet her---which is a big deal for these two. There little hearts broke to leave her behind, slightly relieved to find her a friend before departure.

Yup, we saw an alligator in there. Trash ripped open in the middle of the night by a raccoon, armadillos by the campfire, woodpeckers, blue jays and cardinals. Even a bunny on our way. Not to mention crazy scaredy squirrels trying to steal our food.

Bribed by licorice they both touched an alligator--back and belly.

 

First canoe ride...fascinated by the lily pads.

Sisterly love. I hope they remember these days just as I do with my awesome sister.

"Look Mom, I'm dirty."
I love camping...

splish splash

 

 

 

A typical Saturday afternoon at our new house. Life is so good.

field day

 

 

 

Field Day 2013. Wow, what a difference a year makes.
This year they were excited, had fun and even wanted to win a little. Julia placed for running and Jocelyn won horse shoes. They managed to not fall over in the three legged race or the potato bag race. Proud of our little Ruppsters.

Dawn & Ellie

 

 

 

 

 

 

I LOVE my sister.
She and Ellie came for a visit and helped us move. They made the whole experience so much better. Thank you for all the laughs and help. You're the BEST!

Happy Easter

 

 

 

 

 

a new chapter

 

11 years of memories.
Our first home. Triumphs and tears. Wonderful neighbors--especially Cecil. Where we brought our girls home from the hospital. First steps. First words. Great friends. The only home our dog Belle will ever know.
We moved a few miles to a home where we hope to have even more memories. Cheers to a new chapter.

Inks Lake State Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our first camping trip...just the four of us.
We enjoyed every minute of it...sleeping bags, marshmallows, hikes, paddle boat rides, and many, many memories.
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