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Smiles From San Diego


I've seen as many cloudy days in San Diego as sunny ones this trip. It hasn't dappened our plans, though. Here we are in the Botanical Gardens. This plant speaks to me of this autumn season!
Mysterious!






We took Susanna to the pediatrican last Friday. She got a vaccine and we took her to IHOP afterwards (so that we would feel better.) This was a first for her. Pumpkin pancakes...yum!




We visited the ocean and enjoyed eating our lunch on the beach, watching the surfers. Today it's suppose to rain. We're heading for the zoo. Hopefully, we'll see the elephants this time!

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  1. AndreaOctober 14, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Ms. Susanna is a doll. The day I took Savannah for her shots, I took her shopping for a doll afterwards. She was too little to care, but it made me feel better. I get it!!

    Looks like you guys are having lots of special time rain or not. Hope you find the elephants, today.

    Blessings and prayers, andrea

    PS: Urgent prayer request on arise 2 write.

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  2. Debbie PetrasOctober 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Susanna is adorable! I'm so glad you are having the opportunity to spend time with Carrie and your grandbaby. Sending you a blog hug today.

    Love you,
    Debbie

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  3. Heart2HeartOctober 14, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    I am so glad that you are spending these precious moments with Savannah! She is simply adorable.

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

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  4. RCUBEsOctober 14, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    This cute baby always has a ready smile like "you know who"....Even if it's cloudy, her smiles just brighten up the days!!!I would love to be with a baby like that 24/7...I'm tired of working with people who are grumpy! :)

    Have a wonderful time! Take good care of yourself dear sister and we're keeping you in prayers...Love to you...

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  5. LorenOctober 14, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Mary,

    Susanna's smile brightens up the whole computer screen just like your picture does!!! I love it and it sounds like you are having a wonderful time with Carrie and Susanna ~ Thankyou Lord for this precious time spent together!!Thanks for sharing with us!!

    Love you

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  6. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartOctober 14, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Oh you can't help but smile back at that precious Susanna! Enjoy your time together my friend.
    Hugs.
    Kim

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  7. DeniseOctober 14, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    You, and Susanna are both beautiful.

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  8. christy roseOctober 16, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Oh my Susanna is so cute! Love the pics of her and you together, especially the ocean picture!

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  9. KayOctober 19, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    How did the pumpkin pancakes go over? If she loves them, then somehow she & I are related (cuz I am a pumpkin nut). Beautiful pics!

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