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Friday, March 6, 2009

Today was...

...the perfect pinecone and walnut shell collecting,

trike riding,

scooter strolling,

stick planting,



rock kissing,



cheesy smile making,


snuggling on the bench kind of day. Perfection.

157 comments:

  1. ChristinaMarch 6, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful day!

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  2. MeMarch 6, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    LOVE THIS! Truly a wonderful day!

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  3. AllyMarch 6, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Your girls are so cute!

    We had a nice day outside too. =)

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  4. Mighty MMarch 6, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    Looks like a perfect day!

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  5. TerMarch 6, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    :)

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  6. Mrs. Jelly BellyMarch 6, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Wasn't it beautiful? Love the rock kissing. :)

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  7. HeatherlynMarch 6, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Oh! What a sweet day! I love the pinecone collecting, stick planting, rock kissing types of days!!!

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  8. LanaMarch 6, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Great post! It put a smile on my face. My kids love stick planting too! (Our sticks grow kitty cats...or so I'm told ;))

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  9. ToniMarch 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    looks liek a fun day, the weather was awesome here too. Spring isn;t far away:-) What are you gonna do with the pinecones and walnut shells would make for some fun crafting.

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  10. YayaMarch 6, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    You're like the best mom ever!

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  11. NanaMarch 6, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    That was darn sweet!!!!!!!

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  12. The Wife O RileyMarch 6, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Gorgeous day, Gorgeous pictures!

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  13. MichaelaMarch 6, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    It looks like you had the perfect day!! I'm so glad it's finally getting warmer too.

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  14. VickieMarch 6, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Awe, sweet:) It was a beautiful day today. We were in the mid60s, maybe close to 70.

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  15. CarebearMarch 6, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Cute photo story. Would make a fun scrapbook layout! Thanks for stopping by to welcome me to SITS!

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  16. LeeMarch 7, 2009 at 1:36 AM

    Sounds like the perfect day! I need a day like that!

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  17. John Deere MomMarch 7, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Sounds awesome! I want to play!

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  18. Queenie JeannieMarch 7, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Ahhhh! Such sweet pictures!!!

    You're such an awesome Mom! =)

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  19. GodivaMarch 7, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    HI!
    Just passing by via SITS!
    Happy Saturday to you!

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  20. XazminMarch 7, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Ooh...sounds fabulous. We still have snow on the ground here - in fact it snowed again yesterday! So sick of it! I love your blog layout - it is so cute.

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  21. SturgmomMarch 7, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    I love days that you can spend a lot of time outside. The kids love it, too. Looks like all of you had a great time!

    (visiting from SITS)

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  22. AmyMarch 7, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    What wonderful pictures! It does look like a great day!

    ~A fellow SITS member

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  23. KaleenaMarch 7, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Thank you for praying for my girls! Bless you!
    Kaleena at McNabb Land

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  24. JoyMarch 7, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Such good times. Heartwarming photos. :o)

    {Stopping by from SITS}

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  25. Bee and RoseMarch 7, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Sandy, once again, my source of inspiration is you! I am grabbing the kiddos and heading outside! Love your photos! They are beautiful and really capture the joy of your day!

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  26. AprilMarch 7, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    That is definitely my kind of day!

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  27. MindyLewMarch 8, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    Looks like you all got to enjoy the same spring like day we did - This is just teasing though - cannot wait until it is hear to stay!! :}

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  28. MelanieMarch 8, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    That does sound like a perfect day!

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  29. JulieMarch 8, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Aw...I'll bet they had so much fun :)

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  30. AubreyMarch 9, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Such great photos! Looks like a really great day!

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  31. Future MamaApril 21, 2009 at 2:02 AM

    What beautiful children! How cute!! Let me be the first to wish you a happy sits day!! :)

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  32. MelissaApril 21, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    Cute photos! I love the days when I get to spend my time just hanging out with the little one! Fun times!

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  33. C.G. the FoodieApril 21, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    How cute! Happy SITS day!

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  34. BrittanyApril 21, 2009 at 2:07 AM

    Perfect!

    Visiting from SITS. :)

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  35. SteshaApril 21, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    Lovely photos! A perfect day indeed.

    Hugs and Mocha,
    Stesha

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  36. RbarakatApril 21, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    What a great day!Enjoy your SITS day!Great photos!

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  37. Days of Whine & NosesApril 21, 2009 at 2:43 AM

    Visiting from SITS!

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  38. LauraApril 21, 2009 at 2:48 AM

    you're right! love it!
    here from sits!

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  39. GeetaApril 21, 2009 at 3:45 AM

    That's extremely sweet =] awww I want a family toooo!

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  40. TanielleApril 21, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    Beautiful, fun pics!!!! Looks sooo fun! Happy SITS day!

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  41. RobinApril 21, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    What a perfect day......
    And....Your pictures are wonderful.

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  42. YayaApril 21, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    Your kids are so cute!!!

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  43. catApril 21, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    Oh a sweet post! Happy SITS day.

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  44. PrestonApril 21, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Here's to perfect days! Congrats on your SITS feature!

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  45. catApril 21, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Oh a sweet post! Happy SITS day.

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  46. carmaApril 21, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    awwwww...so cute!

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  47. Allison DApril 21, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    SIST strikes again... Isn't it great when you have an awesome day without doing anything speical. Just hanging out outside:)

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  48. Art SpectrumApril 21, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    What a beautiful family! You're right, family is everything!

    Enjoy today!
    Cindy

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  49. Noah's MommyApril 21, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    oh stick planting.....what does it grow into I wonder?

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  50. PamApril 21, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Happy SITS day! Sounds like a perfect kid day! Love the cheesy smiles.

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  51. Jennifer JuniperApril 21, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    Hey, I think I use the same font in my blog signature! That really was the perfect day, I mean, it has to be good when you're kissing rocks! Happy SITS!

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  52. JamieHApril 21, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Sounds like an AWESOME day!

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  53. EmilyApril 21, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Sounds great! My son is 8 weeks old today, I'm sure I'll have lots of days like that coming up. Can't wait!

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  54. CherApril 21, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    oh, what cute kids! Happy SITS day!

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  55. RhondaApril 21, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Great photos!! Happy SITS day!

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  56. DebbieApril 21, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    What great photos! Sometimes the daily things are the best.

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  57. QzakGirlApril 21, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    There's nothing better than a perfect, fun day with the kids!

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  58. Whispering WriterApril 21, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Sounds like a truely perfect day and what wonderful photos. Happy SITS day :)

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  59. forcoffeeloversApril 21, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Hi visiting from SITS. It does look like the perfect day.

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  60. Christine aka Mistress of CakesApril 21, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    You have a beautiful family! I grew up with 4 brothers so I know how a big family operates. Now I have 2 girls with 3 stepsons! Funny how life keeps on repeating itself!

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  61. The Daily BlondeApril 21, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Beautiful pictures!!

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  62. Jes the BesApril 21, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    I love those kinds of days. Snuggle up days are the very best.

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  63. Delectable DiningApril 21, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Sounds like the best! I love your pics!

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  64. KaseyApril 21, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    It looks like you guys had lots of fun. I enjoyed looking at the pictures.

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  65. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in ParentingApril 21, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Perfect day :)

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  66. DeniseApril 21, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    I love warm spring days playing outside. The best!

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  67. CammieApril 21, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    ohhhh, I love spring!
    Happy Sits Day! Great pics

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  68. Reluctant HousewifeApril 21, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    That's my favourite kind of day.

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  69. tammyApril 21, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Sounds like an absolutely wonderful day! ;o)

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  70. LauraApril 21, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Looks like the kids were enjoying the nice, sunny day.

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  71. AstridApril 21, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    It does look like the perfect day! LOVE those kinds of days. :)
    Happy SITS day!

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  72. My New 30April 21, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    So sweet!

    Happy SITS Day!

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  73. BrandyApril 21, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    happy SITS day. love the pictures and the story. makes me want a day like that.

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  74. Alex the GirlApril 21, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Amen.

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  75. BethanyApril 21, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Your children are adorable! Gotta love perfect spring days :)

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  76. CharmaineApril 21, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    I love those kinds of days.

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  77. Connie WeissApril 21, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    What fun!

    Happy SITS day!

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  78. Mama KingApril 21, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Happy SITs Day! Looks like a lovely day outdoors!

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  79. IndustriousheadApril 21, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Yes! The perfect day!

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  80. JoyApril 21, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Those are great photos. Lovely snapshot of daily life. Congrats on your SITS day!

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  81. jori-oApril 21, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Lovely!

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  82. RachelApril 21, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Aw, it looks like a wonderful day!

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  83. BrandyApril 21, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    You guys sure know how to have fun!

    Congrats on being FB today!

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  84. christy roseApril 21, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    It looks like you had a beautiful day!

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  85. KaraApril 21, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Congrats on being Saucy today!

    Love the pics, that does look like an amazing day.

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  86. TonyaApril 21, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    I love the pictures! Happy SITS day!

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  87. DonnettaApril 21, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    That DOES sound (and look) like perfection!!

    Happy SITS day!

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  88. mommytoalotApril 21, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Perfectly perfect!

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  89. JulsApril 21, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    You're right...that is the perfect day! :)

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  90. Anti-SupermomApril 21, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    This would totally be my children's perfect day - mine, without them, on the beach, sipping a beer.

    :)

    Happy Sits day~

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  91. koopermomApril 21, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    I love days like that! Looks like everyone had a fabulous time!!

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  92. MichelleApril 21, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    That's precious

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  93. WilloApril 21, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    I especially love the rock kissing!

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  94. EvyApril 21, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Your kids are gorgeous! What a perfect day, indeed!

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  95. Controlling My ChaosApril 21, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    What a neat way to sum up a perfect day. Congrats on your SITS day.

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  96. The Me/ The Wife/ The MomApril 21, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Congrats on being a featured blogger!

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  97. AubreyApril 21, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    SANDY!!! I am so excited for you!
    Have a wonderful day!!
    Going to read your other posts.

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  98. Declutter Your LifeApril 21, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Love the "cheesy" smiles! Cute cute pics

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  99. SherylApril 21, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    I love the pictures and you can never take pictures of kids with out one of them having cheesy smiles.

    Have a great day.

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  100. GoldibugApril 21, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    What great photos!

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  101. MammatalkApril 21, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Sounds like a piece of heaven!

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  102. Saundra@ItalianMamaGoneCrazyApril 21, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Girl... you are skinny! I hate you! LOL!

    What a great day! I remember those days!

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  103. jubileeApril 21, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    So sweet. I love documenting the day to day things.

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  104. shortmamaApril 21, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Sounds like a day of perfection!

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  105. AshleyApril 21, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Lifes little blessings!

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  106. resplendentlifeApril 21, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    What a perfect day! And I bet today is kind of cool today!
    Happy SITS Day to you!!

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  107. Fresh MommyApril 21, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Truly a perfect day!!!!

    :)
    ~Tabitha~

    freshmommyblog.com

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  108. BeckyApril 21, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    It really is the simple things in life. Isn't it??

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  109. bluntdeliveryApril 21, 2009 at 12:54 PM

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  110. bluntdeliveryApril 21, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    congrats on SITS. your kids are adorable=)

    www.bluntdelivery.com

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  111. Janna BeeApril 21, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    That sounds like a wonderful time!

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  112. ShannonApril 21, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Sounds like it was a great day!

    Hope you've enjoyed the SITS spotlight!

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  113. JaimeApril 21, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    I love days like this! Its the days that really make a family, a family. The simplicity of love. Happy SITS day!

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  114. {Katie Lane}April 21, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    I love perfect days :)

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  115. HeatherApril 21, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Looks like everyone had a great time!

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  116. StaceyApril 21, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    I love those perfect kind of days!

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  117. Lissa KApril 21, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    love this post with pictures!!! Looks like it was a fun day for all!! Hi from SITS!

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  118. Mama NutApril 21, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Too fun!

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  119. The MomApril 21, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Happy SITS Day wishes to you. Looks like ya'll had a great day. Thanks for sharing. I'm so glad spring is finally coming in my little neck of the woods too.

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  120. mrs zeeeApril 21, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Love that Lincoln quote and great photos!!!

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  121. RonnicaApril 21, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    What a great photo illustration of your beautiful day!

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  122. hellosweetworldApril 21, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    That's a fun day! Happy SITS day to ya too!

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  123. ZeemaidApril 21, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    What lovely photos! It sure looks like a great day! :)

    Visiting from SITS. Happy feature day!

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  124. windiApril 21, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    What a sweet day! I love days like this!!

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  125. MomApril 21, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Sounds like a productive day! I'm glad you got those sticks planted! :-)

    Stop by and visit.
    Life...EXAGGERATED

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  126. ShandaApril 21, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    I love moms like you who can embrace the beauty and mess of childhood! Great photos!!

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  127. Stalker v1.5April 21, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Very sweet. Also, Congrats!!

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  128. Sasha222April 21, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    What a beautiful family. Bless you for being able to handle 5 kids!!! I can barely keep a handle on my 2 year old alone. But if I could I'd have a ton of kids too. It must be fun.

    Love your blog and congrats on being a FB!

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  129. Polymer Clay SnailsApril 21, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Over here from SITS ... this was soooo simple yet said so much! Loved it!

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  130. MarrdyApril 21, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    That is a perfect day!

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  131. MindyleighApril 21, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Rock kissing! lol
    That cracked me up.
    What a great day.
    We have five kids too, who can often be found snuggling up to pieces of nature. :)

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  132. WifeyApril 21, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Great pics. What a beautiful family.

    Winks & Smiles,
    Wifey

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  133. ONe PiNK FiSHApril 21, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Beautiful pics.

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  134. AliApril 21, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    I agree--that was my oldest son's birthday!

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  135. PixeltrashApril 21, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    That's the BEST kind of day!
    Happy SITs DAY!

    Tami

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  136. LeslieApril 21, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    Wow, how cool is that?!

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  137. What A CardApril 21, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    Wow, that does sound (and look) like the perfect day :)

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  138. TranquilityApril 21, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    It really does sound like the perfect day!

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  139. Columbia LilyApril 21, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    those are the best kinds of days...

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  140. APApril 21, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    oh wow awesome!! HAPPY SITS DAY

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  141. Reeni♥April 21, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    AWW, the innocence and fun of childhood! How sweet!

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  142. Kelly DeneenApril 21, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    What a totally perfect day!! :)

    I love the pictures -- your family is beautiful.

    Happy FB day!!

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  143. Jeannie Finelli, RNApril 21, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    What a lovely picture story!

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  144. Gamma SharonApril 21, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    I love those kinds of days! Very special!
    Again, Congrats on being the FB.

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  145. MariahApril 21, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    This makes me smile. I can totally see my girls doing all of the above...so cute:)

    Congrats on the FB...

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  146. JessicaApril 21, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Darling girls! Happy Sits day!

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  147. RachelApril 22, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    found your blog from SITS and im happy to have dropped by... these photos are priceless! looking at these make me want to have kids... many kids=)

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  148. VickieApril 22, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Happy SITS Day! Woo hoo for you!

    Kissing rocks! Heck Michaela would swallow rocks. He he

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  149. becca greeneApril 22, 2009 at 3:12 AM

    how cute.

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  150. TiffanyApril 22, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Definitely a perfect day!

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  151. Stacy (the Random Cool Chick)April 22, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Absolutely the Perfect Day! :)

    Happy SITS Day (a day late!) :)

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  152. LaniApril 22, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Happy Sits Day! Great pictures!

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  153. SanApril 22, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    What an awesome day. I love it!

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  154. RachaelApril 22, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    They're so cute! Happy SITS day!

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  155. HilloriApril 22, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    What beautiful photos......

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  156. Rae AnnApril 24, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Happy SITS Day!

    What a great I-love-my-life post!

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  157. MichelleApril 24, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    Seriously, did you steal my children? I thought mine were the only ones who collected pinecones and walnut shells. Phew! :) Love the concept!

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