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Happy May! I wanted to pop in and share a few pictures from my month of April which seemed to fly by quickly. As I am trying to catch up with my blogging friends today I realized it had been a month since I last posted. My mercy! But, I am so busy doing this thing we call life here on earth and enjoying every moment that I can. With my immediate family of 14 there is never a dull moment y'all!   We had three family birthdays in April. My SIL David, granddaughter Adalynn and oldest granddaughter Raygen.  Our favorite grandson Conner (only grandson) carried his girl to the prom. We had to snap at least one picture with Mom and Nana! Two of my elementary school friends and I get together at least once every 4-5 weeks so we went to breakfast and then to  Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. We always have so much fun.  The gardens are so beautiful that I couldn't even attempt to snap all the pictures I wanted. There are so many beautiful paintings to look at this but this was one of
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TUESDAY TOOTS

Oh the sweetness of your oldest granddaughter wanting to learn how to sew! 


My oldest granddaughter is 8 years old. Loves to do crafts, create and design. Needless to say we gave her her own little sewing machine with all the trimmings for her 8th birthday which was in April. Her mom, my oldest daughter has said that she wants to sew everything!!!

She wanted to make a bib...she cut it out by herself and began!


You know the problem we have as parents and grandparents is wanting to do it for them. However, I decided that she would do this...mistakes and all! How else will we learn?




Of course she seemed to have WAYYYYY more patience than I ever thought about having~




Her finished product wasn't half bad for an 8 year old. 




She was so proud of herself and so was I!




Then she got real brave and decided that she wanted to embellish a tee shirt.




Have I mentioned patience?





 I am so proud of her I could just SPIT!



Thank you for tooten with me today on my granddaughter Raygen's accomplishments! 


Hugs and blessings, Cindy
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  1. Cindy jenkinsJuly 9, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    She did a fantastic job on those projects! And at only eight years old, that is just wonderful. I am certain having you for a NaNa has been a huge inspiration and influence on her because you are so creative. Hopefully she will never lose her interest. Who knows.... Maybe you have a budding clothing designer or interior decorator there!

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  2. Anita DiazJuly 9, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Oh my goodness, she is on her way!!! You are so right about letting them learn. I wish I had a dedicated place for sewing like I used to. My girls are really wanting to do it, and I need to let them. Wonderful post Cindy:-)

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  3. Breathing In GraceJuly 9, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Oh, you so have a right to be proud. She did great....but I think she has a super duper mentor!!! ;-)

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  4. Mamaw's PlaceJuly 10, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Oh my goodness, that child has real talent. Both projects are just adorable. I can see why you are so proud. She is adorable.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 10, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Oh how sweet Miss Cindy. She done a good job. Nita B

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  6. debseverydayJuly 10, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    She did a great job! So sweet and what wonderful memories you both are making together :)

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  7. BrendaJuly 10, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    SPIT AWAY, GRANDMA, BECAUSE YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER IS AWESOME! She has done an AMAZING job on the bib and t-shirt! My granddaughters (7 & 9) want to learn to sew also. I think I should get them their own sewing machine. Its so wonderful that your granddaughter has just taking it up so easy. And as I tell my grandgirls "patience is a virtue!" And every now and then they remind me of that...
    Wonderful blessings to you!
    Brenda

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  8. LynnJuly 10, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    The bib is cute, love the cupcake fabric and the shirt is just perfect! I'm sure she's thrilled:@)

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  9. Visits With MaryJuly 10, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    WoW, she did awesome. Go ahead Grandma, just spit !!

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  10. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJuly 12, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Oh my goodness she is so adorable! What patience and she is already showing such talent!

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  11. farmhouse-storyJuly 15, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    raygen's project are so darling, cindy!

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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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