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{March is well under way}

February days are now gone and March has officially kicked in.   I finally purchased a new monthly focus board.  We ventured out for a day date which included a movie. I love our day dates. I will give my honest review about the movie for those interested. I wanted to see this movie as it was based on a true story. I did enjoy the movie but oh my, it was a tear jerker from the get go! It ended good but mercy! Let's just say that I am thankful that no one was sitting close enough to see my tear stained face. I am glad that I saw it but I am good for a while on sad movies, even if they do end good!   My oldest daughter, her husband and their son participated in the Spartan race which is a series of obstacle courses that challenge. They done so well. As you can see from the pictures it gets pretty muddy!  My three daughters participate each year in the Gate River Run. I love it that they do this together. They have so much support & encouragement from all the onlookers. I am just

{Highlights of the Christmas Season}

I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas. Our family sure did. I wanted to share just a few of the highlights of our Christmas with you all. Christmas is surely a magical time of the year. Old memories are rekindled and new memories are made. 


















God surely has blessed our family beyond anything I could ever imagine or hope for. I pray a HEAP of Blessings on you and your family this coming New Year!

Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  1. I wish you could see my smiles Cindy....what a lovely idea for the wedding dress (and many condolences and sympathies). Beautiful family and friends. Many Happy New Year Blessings to you.

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  2. I so enjoyed all your pictures on Facebook, but the collages are just awesome. Oh, my, yes, you had such a great CHRISTmas. I HOPE God sends many more blessings on you and Mr. Marty in 2016...maybe even more than one more grand-baby!!! ;-) Love you, sweet Friend.

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  3. Lots of sweet times Cindy but my favorite is the sweet keepsake pillow.
    Connie Royals

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  4. What gorgeous photos of some wonderful, special times! I love the collages!! You are the sweetest family!

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  5. Awwww....so lovely, Cindy! I enjoyed looking at your wonderful pictures that reflect so much love and joy. You are truly blessed, and it's wonderful to see that you recognize that. I wish you many blessings in 2016. Thank you for a yearful of fun and joy and important/valuable lessons. ~Zuni

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    1. Thank you Zuni. I am truly blessed. Looking forward to blogging with you in the new year!

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  6. You certainly did have a wonderful Christmas season. I love seeing the girls and all the activities you did. Our season was different. My dear mother's needs and increasing decline put a lot of pressure on me to help her have the Christmas she wanted to have. Of course I do that gladly, but it's tiring. Our daughter and her family planned to be with us for Christmas Eve. A few hours before they were scheduled to arrive we learned that one of her girls was very sick. Plans were canceled and rearranged and prayers continued for our sweet granddaughter's health. In the following days they shared the 'bug' through their family so we were glad they didn't share with us. Christmas Day was just my sweetheart and my dear, little mother - a quiet adult Christmas. The following day we drove to our son's home about an hour south of ours to celebrate with him and his family. So - we celebrated and enjoyed our times together. It was worth the extra work and certainly a Christmas we will always remember.
    ~Adrienne~

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    1. Thanks sweet lady for stopping by. Praying for complete healing for your grandbaby. Praying the New Year will bring us all good health and many wonderful blessings.

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  7. What a great post, Cindy! I thoroughly enjoyed your photo collage, just gorgeous! Blessings to you and I wish you a wonder filled 2016, with plenty of good health, love, peace and joy!

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  8. Wow, those pillows from the wedding dress! Beautiful decorations, Cindy, along with wonderful photos of family and friends. Happy New Year, my friend.

    Big hugs,
    Mary

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    1. Thanks Mary. I am still in awe over our sweet pillows.

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  9. Wow! It looks like you had a wonderful Christmas. We did, too, even got to meet Precious Daughter' mother-in-law to-be! Wishing many more blessings in the new year, Cindy!!

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  10. What great memories to cherish. I love your Nana ornament! Thank you for sharing with us Cindy.
    Peace & Blessings,
    Karen

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    1. Thanks Karen. I almost want to leave out my Nana ornament all year round!

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  11. Thanks for sharing your Christmas with us, I enjoyed each and every picture. Yes, you are certainly blessed with a beautiful family. Wishing you a very Happy and Blessed New Year!

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  12. Cindy,
    Stopping by to wish you a very beautiful New Year.
    I truly hope that it is filled with so much love, joy and happiness from this beautiful family of yours!
    Looking forward to a new year with my blogging friends!
    xo
    Jemma

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  13. Cindy,
    What a great post and I LOVE the idea about the pillows!! Too cool!
    Wishing you a Happy New Year and to your beautiful family too!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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

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