– Essie working with me at the McLean concession stand. She immediately assessed the need for a concessions \”sign.\”
– So, so grateful for our neighbors.
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| After school homework |
– Our yard on a beautiful Saturday afternoon
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| Tree house playdates |
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| The next day ~ they all claimed certain branches as \”rooms\” and decorated accordingly |
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| The scene across the street |
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| Because they don\’t get enough basketball at school |
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| On their way to play a little baseball |
– Brewed, the Tavern, the lake house, and 7R with heart friends
– What we found on the kitchen counter at the lake house:
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| \”Please do not eat cereal, it\’s mine.\” – Branson |
– Treehouse play continued ~ Valentines version
– 7th grade school dances with a great group of boys (thanks, Susan, for hosting!)
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| Hud in Corbin\’s old 80\’s sweater??! |
– A few treasured hours with Atlee
– Baking with Daddy
– More baking – we needed to do something with all those apples!
– Mitchell taking Bran and Marc out to the lake – what a guy
– Essie\’s hospitality
– Baseball season around the corner – yippee!
– Julia\’s birthday party ~ involved giving a \”spa party\” to elementary girls at a school in Fort Worth
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| Basden – absolutely delighted to do hair |
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| Manicures, anyone? |
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| Essie with the birthday girl. Love her! |
– Happy 13th, Julia. This sweet, God-ordained morning.
– Enjoying the lake house with 7R mixed in… what a treat!
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| Bran and Hud readying their fishing kayaks |
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| 7R bunnies ~ sweetness |
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| Riding lessons – I don\’t know that I\’ve ever seen her happier |
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| Mr. Todd is pretty fantastic |
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| A delightful, make-believe performance |
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| The most-played board game at the lake |
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| New driver. And he\’s good! |
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| Co-madres |
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| Hudda in his element |
– Making time (barely) for this.
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| This was moments before Doritos knocked on the front door |
– McLean Wyldlife.
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| Now THIS is a God-story |
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles… 1 Chronicles 16:11-12