“Girl, glow up! Consistently catch people’s eye with your natural sparkle.” – Germany Kent
Our last AirBnB renters left and we returned home. It’s nice to be home walking in the neighborhood again. Simone the cat agrees!
We might not be at the beach anymore but Mr. D is still fascinated with fishing. Luckily his sister is willing to go with him.
We’ve had a great week finding water and wildlife wherever we can.
And celebrating the amazing, fantastic, delightful and lovely Miss O who turned 11 years old this week. My girl is glowing up! She loves the sign of the week so this one is posted in her honor!
Surprised By Joy 
How those kiddo’s have changed and grown up! What fun years ahead for all of you.
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You are so right, Deb! So glad we got a chance to meet you in person before you moved! ❤
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i love the opening quote and the kids are truly growing and glowing. happy birthday to miss o ❤
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Growing and glowing — isn’t that lucky? Thanks, Beth!
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Wow- the kids look like they’ve grown so much this summer! I love that you went to both new places and places you love during the rental season😎 And that sign is a 12/10! 😁😁
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I love that we did both too, Todd!! You’re right – I think we’ve all grown this summer!! 🙂 ❤ Thanks, my friend!
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❤️
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“Das not good” made me softly giggle. Happy birthday to miss o. Great photos, Wynne
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Thanks, Hazel!
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My pleasure, Wynne
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Wait a minute! Your kids are getting so big! I thought we had we had an agreement. Haha, hope Miss O had a great Birthday!!! Mr D looks taller to me too by the way. Wow.
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You are so right, Brian — they are violating the agreement! It’s so amazing to watch them grow by leaps and bounds!
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I see the glow up in both your kids. What a summer you’ve all had, abroad and at home. Das is so wonderful to see! 🥰
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I’m laughing, Ab!! Right!!
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You all do well at glowing and living fully. Happy birthday Miss O!🎉
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Thank you, Brad!!
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Happy Happy Birthday, Miss O. That sign is so good. Hugs to all.
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Thanks for the birthday wishes, Darlene! Sending hugs back to you!
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Happy birthday, Miss O! I love the photos. They’re all so filled with joy and radiance!
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I was amazed to see how many water pictures we had from a week at home!! It surprised me. Thanks, Erin.
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Sparkle, sparkle, glow…you all do it so well! Hugs and love! 😊💝😊
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Awww, thank you, my dear friend! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Xo!😘
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Miss O is not sad! Lover her smile.
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Good point, Ganga!! Thank you!
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Home sweet home they say, and I can share that feeling! Beautiful flowers and kids. Can I still say kid when I refer to Ms O? She’s growing up so fast!
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What a lovely comment. Thank you, Cristiana!
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Birthday wishes to Miss O. I agree with the others, they are really growing up.
I loved the frog fountain, looks like fun
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Thank you, Brenda! We’ve played with the frog fountain for years – it never gets old! 🙂
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Braces! Pre-teen badge of honor. Mr. D’s stance on the sidewalk looks like a reflection of an older self.
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Pre-teen badge of honor. You are so right, Rebecca!
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When Eagle got their braces, I got a great picture of them calling them a Teen! : )
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Being back home enjoying life with your children … “Das is Good!” Wynne 😊
Be blessed and …
Keep Looking Up ^ … His Best is Yet to Come!
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Das is good – I love it, Fred!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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😊
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Wonderful photos as usual of your life.
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Thank you, Elizabeth! I was surprised to find so many pictures of water — when we are at home. Funny!
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You are surrounded by water in Seattle.
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Your kiddos sure have grown – almost overnight! It appears you are making the most of the waning days of summer. I am adjusting to the schedule change as school is back in for me. When do Miss O and Mr. D begin the school year? There is so much variability of when school starts and ends. Enjoy the week ahead…
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We go back on Sept 2. You’re right – so much variability! Glad your 6th graders are getting to enjoy some time with you, Clay!
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Glad you’re home again and congratulations on your successful AirBnB season. The work you did opened the door to lots of fun and memoriess for you and your children.
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You said it perfectly. Thanks, Michelle!
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Happy birthday to Miss O! Mr. D is lucky to have her and vice versa. Fishing buddies…and so much more!
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You’re right, Bruce — they are lucky to have each other as am I. Thank you!
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To Miss O – Happy 11th birthday! You are officially 11 years of awesome. Have the best day ever!
Love the rest of the images – hooked on a great week!
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Aww, thank you, Mary!
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So lovely Wynne.
Its nice to get away, but always nice to come home.
Thanks for sharing.
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So nice to come home — exactly right!
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had the same thought as a few other commenters…your kids are growing up SO fast! Dorothy’s words flittered through my mind as I was reading….”there’s no place like home….there’s no place like home.” It’s nice to get away but I love sleeping in my own bed!
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And coffee just the way you like it, right? Yes, it’s nice to be home!! Thanks, Doug!
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Awww! What a great week! Happy birthday to Miss O!
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Thanks, Tamara!
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😊😉
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Hope Miss O’s birthday was a great one!
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It was great! Thank you, Dana!
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“Das not good” may have made Hazel softly giggle, but it made Mark cackle out loud. Das good stuff!
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You make me laugh!
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$5.79? Das not good!
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I never buy at that gas station — too expensive! But I like their signs and those are free! 🙂
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Awesome, and happy birthday to Miss O! I agree with her, the sign was really good. 😀
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Thank you, Edward!! I liked it too! 🙂
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You’re welcome, my friend.
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You’ve grown some glorious dahlias, there.
How are you children suddenly so big? Time passing is my least favourite thing about it.
Das is hilarious.
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That’s a yard in the neighborhood. Isn’t it lovely? And she does daffodils and tulips before these.
You’re right – they are awfully big all of a sudden. It makes me want to squeeze them tight!! Thanks for the comment, Michelle!
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Oh the glow of the 2 of them is so awesome, Wynn and they look so grown up alright. Happy 11th Ms. O❤️🤗
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