Sam went canoeing for the first time today with her 6-year old friend as teacher and guide. It was awesome. Some bonus pics! Plus one of a snapping turtle who bolted for the pond after we ogled him (or her).

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You just drive the various poles into the ground and add connecting panels of fence. The neighborhood cats have been treating our raised bed like their own personal litter box, so we decided to fence the garden. Hopefully this will do the trick, although right now the cats could probably squeeze under it if they really …

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If I had a nickel for every time Sam and Susie asked me what time it was, leading up to their 2:30PM performance, I’d have more money than they made today with their backyard theater. Turnout was not high, but the girls did a great job with their performance and theater set-up. They not only issued tickets, but also …

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This afternoon Sam and Susie went out again selling their homemade wares. This time they had help from a 5-year old friend. They went all around the neighborhood park with signs. They sang catchy jingles. They accosted nearly every kid at the playground. Only one was interested in buying a homemade puppet, but she had …

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Sam and Susie spent the afternoon making crafts to sell by the roadside to fund their pet dreams (Sam wants a fish; Susie, a bunny). Their 5 and 50 cent creations weren’t moving until the mailman bought an egg carton puppet for his kids. Look out, Etsy. These girls are entrepreneurs.

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Sam hands Granddaddy a cup of coffee that isn’t coffee but is instead chocolate milk. April Fool! Yeah, it was my idea.

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Sam and three of her (MANY) second cousins on my side of the family. She had a ball running around with Eddie, Caleb and Keegan, even in the rain. Some other scenes from a rainy Easter… For the first time we joined in the annual family Easter whiffle ball game at my aunt’s. Granddaddy is the pitcher. Here, Sam is on …

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of dead tree limbs, that is.

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