“Choose the bigger life.” – Gretchen Rubin


There was some sentiment that the animals in our household hadn’t been featured enough in photos of the week recently. So here’s Cooper, caught in the act of stealing a sock puppet. And Simone the cat, in one of her less modest moments.


Mr. D is routing water through the new gap in his front teeth. And Miss O who can make hanging out while tilted sideways look natural.


The curiosity of an ant hole and the sign of the week which reminds me to focus on the right things!
Stop and smell the roses – a very British saying. But so right!
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Perfect saying for this! Thanks, Pat!
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You can never have too many photos of your pets and kids!! Cooper with the sock puppet is so sweet. Our Dot steals hubby’s socks when he’s not home. It’s a comfort thing. I let her think I don’t see her taking them.
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Oh Dot — that’s so sweet!
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Love the shot of the baseball diamond and two kids taking a break playing in the dirt. Love it. 🤣🤣🤣 Happy Weekend!
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Isn’t that funny about the dirt? There are a couple of kids that just can’t stay out of it! 🙂
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I’m with Brian! Some kids just find playing in the dirt far more preferable to playing baseball-that included my daughter during her one season career as a softball player😂
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That’s funny! The coach keeps trying to get them to stand up so they don’t get bonked on the head with a ball. One thing’s for sure – the dirt is always entertaining and the ball only comes by sometimes. 🙂
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Aunt holes are informative. I had one such aunt who claimed to be human. I had my doubts. Maybe the kids found her.
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Ha, ha! Maybe the kids did!
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Great reminder, Wynne! I must remember this.😊 Have a lovely weekend!💕🌸
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Thank you, Shaun! I hope you have a lovely weekend too!
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Lovely photos, Wynne. Summer is in full swing in your household. Did I see correctly or is it just the glint of the sun, but Mr D has pink hair?
Enjoy the final week of school ahead. We’re counting down with great excitement over here!
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You’ve got a good eye, Ab! He got a little red hair chalk at his last haircut.
Yes, the end of school is coming fast. We go to the next Wednesday (the 18th) but still it seems like there is something fun every day!
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The red looks great. I bet he enjoyed the change!
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yes indeed, chasing purpose… that’s what the photos show…even the cat.
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Even the cat — I love it, Clay!
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I love that sign Wyne 👏👏
Lovely photographs.
Thanks for sharing your week.
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Thank you, Maggie!
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Wynne I love seeing the little ones and your adventures!
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Oh my. Those signs. I’d love to meet the person that comes up with them every week!
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What a great point, Michelle. You’re right – it would be interesting to see what kind of person comes up with these!
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It looks like everyone is proudly displaying their unique skill set, and unabashedly so! as it should be –
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You are spot on — their own skill set! Cooper stole a piece of Mr. D’s pizza this week so he’s definitely on point as a thief. 🙂
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High level ‘scavenger hunt artist’
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Ah, you have a generous way of looking at things, Beth!
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Love the photos of your animals and kids as always! Boy, your gas is a lot higher than ours. Or maybe I’ve been laid up long enough to not know what current prices are!
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That gas station always has high prices – like 50 cents more than other places. I have no idea why anyone pays it but I guess it works for them! Thanks, Elizabeth!
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Sometimes it’s all about location.
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In elementary school, Eagle would call a congregation of ants on the sidewalk an “ant party”. I always liked that idea. Looks like summer fun is beginning. Sock puppet ahoy, Cooper’s ready to join in the fun. Sign wisdom breeds new mantra, “purpose not perfection.” Repeat until it’s part of my mitochondria…
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An ant party – that’s perfect! Another reason to get together!
“Repeat until it’s part of my mitochondria…” – well said, Rebecca!
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In love with every pic this week! 🥰❤️🥰
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Thanks, dear Vicki! ❤ ❤ ❤
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🥰❤️🥰
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Your photos make me happy. THIS is what’s really important in our world. Children playing, dogs stealing (socks haha) and cats showing us that it’s okay to just relaxxxxxxxxxxxx.
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I love this comment, Pam! You said it perfectly – this is what is important in the world!
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Chase purpose not perfection, very wise words to remember!
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Yes, important to remember! Thank you, Cristiana!
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Great photos, I particularly love the one of Mr. D drinking out of the water hose brings back childhood memories. Thanks for sharing!
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You’re right – drinking out of a hose has powerful tie to childhood. He ended up soaked – which might be part of the fun! Thanks, MSW!
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great photos; is that a Luun’s Lumber sign? the sign writer is back to his best 🙂
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No, Dunn hasn’t changed their sign for a couple of weeks. That’s the Village Market but maybe they all know each other! 🙂
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I have to admit, I loved seeing your kitty!
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Thanks, Jane. She’s a funny girl! 🙂
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That picture of Cooper looks about right in here. He and Duke would be best friends lol😹😎
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Ha, I’m sure you are right about that! Thanks, Cindy! Hope you had a restful weekend!
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Hehe, focusing on the ants! As adults we just overlook and walk past the things that used to fascinate us. Maybe if we took a little more time to observe the small things we would find more joy!
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Oh, great point, Tamara! Right!!
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😉😎
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Mischief, stretching, and fun! Great activities for the week 🌞
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Love how you summed it up Dave. Exactly!! 🙂 Have a great week to come!
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Love it Wynne! And the sign of the week says it all. Enjoy!
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Doesn’t it? Thank you, Alegria!
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Wonderful collection of the week, Wynne!
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Thank you, Dale!
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Ooops! RIP sock-puppet???
Linda xx
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I’m laughing about your comment, Linda! Actually, the sock puppet is fine. One googly eye is a little banged up but otherwise okay! 🙂
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Thank goodness! PS – I now feel like the sock-puppet with my banged-up-googly-migraine-eye! xx
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What an image, Linda! I only get a handful of migraines in a year but I totally get where you are going with that!
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Simone the cat in one of Walter’s favorite poses! I understand it’s a sign they trust you.
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It does look like a trusting pose. It’s so cute, isn’t it?
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Miss O does look oddly comfortable. If I tried a pose like that, my muscles would be aching for the next three days. Ahh, to be young and limber again!
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I’m totally with you, Mark! Just getting into the post would cause me a headache at the very least. 🙂
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Awesome! I think Cooper is just trying to help keep the house organized, just look at that innocent face. 😂 Something that caught my eye this time is that it seems like someone’s rebellious side is coming out. Is Mr. D. trying out a new hairstyle?
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I’m chortling about Cooper keeping the house organized. In that case, he should try keeping his fur to himself. 🙂
You’ve got a good eye, Edward. Mr. D got some red hair chalk when he got a recent haircut. It washed out but was fun while it lasted.
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😂 I can totally relate to that. We have a precious dog who leaves his awesome hair everywhere. 🤦🏻♂️ Luckily, our Roombas—“Gloria” and “Fifi”—take care of most of it.
Cool! Mr. D. was rockin’ it with the red hair.
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Oh, perfect cuteness! Thank you!
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Thanks, Lori!
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