Figuring Out Christmas

Marian’s first Christmas gift was an ornament from great Aunt Debra and great Uncle Chris Shannon. We filmed her as she opened it.

 

Bath Time

Is there anything sweeter than this?

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The Center of Attention

Monday, December 1 –

It could be because we haven’t seen her in so long…or perhaps because she’s the cutest baby ever…or maybe it’s on account of her being the first grand baby…whatever the reason, she’s enjoying it and so are we!

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Marian’s Photo Shoot

Atlanta took some darling shots of Marian on one of the vintage-style photo prop metal beds that they make and sell. You may have seen them on facebook already, but I thought they were worth re-posting here. If you’d like to see more of their items, shop here.

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Things You Don’t See Everyday

A few interesting shots from our recent trip to Tennessee. How many of these things have you seen?

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an elk in a restaurant

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…only in Tennessee

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aquatic nursing

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a dog practically driving

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Herman Munster’s rig at Wal-Mart

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Northfield, (population 0), apparently has a trucking company.

 

Trip to Tennessee

Saturday, August 23, 2014 –

What a fun trip. We had lots of fun visiting, swimming, and running around Atlanta and Jordan’s neck of the woods for almost 10 days. Scroll through the pictures and see what all we were up to.

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A moment after arrival. Notice the happy Grammie!

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Marian is excited about the visitors from the west.

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Hey, it’s fun to have kids to play with!

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Beautiful Tennessee skies

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Having some fun water play with Aunt Carolina

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So darling!

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Fun at Cane Creek

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Are you sure about this mom?

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Like heaven for a west Texas kid

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Oh boy, yummy rocks!

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Chilly but happy

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Stockton takes a break

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Headed for the deeper water

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Can I go back to the rocks, now?

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…I think I could make something of this.

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Playing on the sleeping pallets

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Jordan explains the rebuilding of his Farmall tractor to his girls

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Wrestling on the porch hammock

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Precious girl napping in her carseat.

Atlanta’s Birthday

Saturday, July 12, 2014 –

Today is Atlanta’s birthday. I wish she was in Texas so we could spoil her a little today, but I’m sure Jordan will make sure her day is special.

Here she is when she was about 3 and Cimarron was a year old.

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Now she’s a wife and mother to little Marian. We’re so proud of her and Jordan.

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Evening Walk

Tuesday, June 17, 2014
The evening was so pleasant that we took a little stroll after the dishes were done. We didn’t get to walk far. Marian was more interested in the sand and grass.

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Meanwhile, Nathan and Carolina are working with one of the horses.

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Fun With Marian

Some random cute poses that I snapped during the Goodwin’s recent visit.

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