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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

{Happy, Happy, Happy)

Remember the song....If you're happy and you know it say Amen...If you're happy and you know it say Amen....If you're happy and you know it then your face will surely show it, if you're happy and you know it say Amen!


These lovely flower arrangements was freshly picked out of my yard and made such pretty table pieces for a few days....and it made me HAPPY!


I just love the smell of gardenia's.



 Done a little thrifting...and that ALWAYS makes me happy! First stop produced this little batch of goodies....Scale, decanter and 5 white linen napkins!


 And of course you know I just happened to find a tea cup and saucer!



And I just might have to make a Sunflower cake.....


 Ooh...loved these...found 8 of them.


And you cannot imagine how excited I was when I found these cute flipflop spreaders!!!
Our ladies ministry team will be having a "Flipflops, Friends and Fellowship" social in a few weeks and I will be using these cuties....Or maybe they might wind up being a giveaway....




Don't think I done too bad girls with my stash of goodies.....especially since I spent a whole $11.75! MY KIND OF SHOPPING!

 Snapped a few pictures of my grandgirl Mallory Grace. She loves her some ball so we captured some cute shots of her.













So much fun photographing this little beauty.She sure makes this Nana happy!



I hope that in the midst of so much craziness in this world that something has made you Happy




 Hugs and blessings, Cindy



Sharing with Jemma today with "Thoughts of Home".  
http://www.athomewithjemma.com/2016/06/thoughts-of-home-on-thursday-17.html#.V1AOriGj_-4

 

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  1. Cindy, Mallory Grace is beautiful!!! You really captured some great shots that I can see all framed and on your wall! Lucky you to find those flip flop spreaders, so stinking cute!!

    Have a great week.
    Nancy

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    1. Thanks so much Nancy. We will for sure have some of Mallory's pictures in a frame. Thinking about doing a collage so I can get a variety. Thanks for stopping by.

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  2. Cindy, your granddaughter is beautiful! I love that she's pretty but spunky too. That's the best package. :)

    Your flowers are gorgeous. I just love this time of year when we can go out in the yard and pick our own arrangements.

    Thanks so much for your sweet comment about my patio and pond. We love it.

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    1. Stacey, Mallory is what we call our well-rounded gal. She can dress up and be fancy, play ball and deer hunt with her daddy and papa and never miss a beat! LOL!

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    2. So glad you shared this at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. Thank you and have a wonderful day! :)

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  3. Cindy, you make me happy with your posts! Beautiful flowers. Do you EVER get a bad picture of your grands? WOW...she has a sweet smile. Now I want to see a post on the SUNFLOWER cake!
    Connie Royals

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    1. Connie, the grands know that Nana is going to snap a picture so whether they like it or not their picture gets taken. (LOL) Yep, I may have to do a sunflower cake now that I have that cute pan!

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  4. You always make me happy with your posts...your granddaughter is plum beautiful. Are you gonna show the sunflower cake???smiles

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    1. Thanks Linda. She was fun to photograph. YEP, you will see a picture of the cake but what would be nice would be if you could come and share a slice with me!

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  5. Loved your bouquets and fresh from your yard too!!! Awesome! Great thrift finds, love the cup and saucer. You always find the neatest things. Tell Mallory Grace she's one pretty ball player!!

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    1. Thanks Miss Mary. I figured you might love that cup and saucer. I tell Miss Mallory Grace that she's the prettiest little ball player I know!

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  6. Hi, sweet friend. Loved seeing your darling granddaughter - and your finds were a fun thing to see, too. Flowers always brighten my day. If only I could have smelled your gardenias while reading your words!
    ~Adrienne~

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    1. Awe thanks Adrienne. I love the smell of gardenias too.

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  7. How could it not make you happy? :) Love the flowers. Gardenias certainly do smell heavenly. Even more so when picked from your own garden. Great finds and the ball beauty is so darn cute!! You captured her wonderfully!
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Thanks Jann. I've been wanting to hit a few yard sales but haven't gotten around to that yet. Yep, I think come another year I might need to plant more flowers. Thanks for stopping by.

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  8. Cindy, I love the smell of gardenias. The flowers were so pretty. Your post made me happy and put a smile on my face.

    Hugs & blessings,
    Dianne

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  9. Wish we could go thrifting together. We racked up recently, too. Got in on the last day of an estate sale...anything you could get in a plastic grocery bag for $1...even got a paper shredder...I was one HAPPY girl!!! 😄 Mercy, Cindy, every single female in your family is drop dead gorgeous...they ALL get that from Nana!!! Hope you have an awesome Wednesday!

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    1. Girl, I think you might have ACED the buys! WOW! Ooh I wish I could have gone with you too. I'd be Happy, happy, happy to! Awe thanks Deb about your sweet words on my girls. Of course I am biased but I do have me some pretty women in my family. Happy Day to you!

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  10. Love the photos you got of your sweet (and beautiful) granddaughter! Lady, you found some GREAT finds!! That scale and those napkins..the plates..the flip flop spreaders! You are one good thrifter!

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    1. Thanks Heather. If you and I could get together on our "thrifting" there is no telling what we would haul home! LOL!

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  11. Oh Cindy! I so enjoyed a glimpse of all your celebrations! A friend of mine taught on the biblical principle of "celebration" once and it has stayed with me all these years. I believe there is power in celebrating goodness and beauty with an innocent heart motivated by a love of God and His good gifts. Your blog captures that spirit perfectly! Delightful visiting, milady!
    Joy!
    Kathy

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    1. Thank you Miss Kathy! We all have bad days Kathy...and more often than others may know...BUT I do believe that true joy can only come from Jesus Christ!

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  12. Cindy,
    Your Grand daughter is so lovely!! Adore your great finds and beautiful blooms!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. Thanks so much Deb. I loved your patriotic tree!!!

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  13. Thanks for sharing all of your HAPPY pictures, Cindy. I love gardenias and I'm sure I can smell them now.

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    1. Thanks Betsy. Nothing like walking in my kitchen and smelling gardenias. Just wish they would last LONGER!

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  14. What a beautiful talented granddaughter! Those red plates, Wow! So much fun for festive times of the year, especially Christmas or New Year's. What are you going to do with that decanter?

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    1. Thank you! I'll use that cute little decanter in different ways for sure. I can see it being part of a tablescape. Thanks for stopping by.

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  15. Hi Cindy, your grand is a beautiful little girl. The photos you captured are wonderful. Love the flowers and the gardenia are beautiful. I imagine the scent is heavenly. Yes, this is a Happy post!! Thank you for sharing. Blessings xo

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    1. Thanks so much. I am still enjoying the smell of gardenia's though they are looking mighty brown! Ha!

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  16. Good Morning My Dear Cindy!
    Well, you made me happy and I sure did it some sunshine in my neck of the woods, with this rain that will not go away!
    Every item caught my eye, but you know that sunflower pan is just the cutest ever, I sure hope that you will share a post on it when you make it...I bet it'll be dolled up really cute:)
    Your granddaughter is beautiful, those pretty eyes and her precious loving smile for that Nana of hers!
    Wonderful to have you join us at TOHOT and share the blessings of your precious blessed life!
    Hugs to YOU!
    Jemma

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    1. Awe thanks Jemma. I will have to get busy now and make that sunflower cake! LOL!

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  17. Lots of fabulous finds, Lady! Your flowers are so pretty and I love that pitcher. Is the first arrangement in an old ice bucket? The one with the bail? Your grandgirl's photos are terrific!! You should be the team photographer! Have a blessed week, Cindy, and enjoy the summer weather!

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    1. Awe...so good to hear from you today. I think of you so often. No it's not an ice bucket but sorta looks like one. YES, I love that pitcher too. I don't use it often but when I do I get the most compliments on it. It doesn't hold enough tea for my bunch. LOL! But it sure is pretty. On the TEAM pictures....Mercy...It takes all I've got to keep up with the grandbabies pictures! LOL! Thanks for your sweet words today.

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  18. Flowers and vintage finds at the thrift - definitely my kind of day.

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  19. Beautiful flowers and grandgirl! Those are fun memories and great photos!

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  20. Cindy- your granddaughter is precious and there is nothing better than watching them do their thing- especially in sports.
    And there there is thrifting. We are kindred spirits!
    Happy TOHOT!

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  21. What a precious little girl, I know she is much joy to you. Love your flowers and I do love your kind of shopping! I do remember and love the song, now it's in my head and I keep singing it to myself!
    Happy Thursday…….

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  22. Great finds- I'd love to go thrifting with you! Your granddaughter is gorgeous. I'm glad you shared this with us at TOHOT!

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  23. I love your fresh bouquets and I'm sure that the gardenias are smelling wonderful! I must take time to cut some and bring them inside!

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    1. Thanks Pat. I am about ready to cut some more of those sweet smelling flowers and bring inside.

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  24. Some great thrift finds there Cindy! Getting more and spending less makes me smile REAL BIG :) Your grandgirl is beautiful. You got some great shots of her on the field!!

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  25. Wow Cindy those are some neat finds for that small amount. Love the flowers but those vases are very pretty too and so is that precious granddaughter.

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  26. Your granddaughter is gorgeous, Cindy! And I love the flowers and all your lovely thrift treasures!

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  27. Cindy, what a happy post! You found some great stuff at a real bargain. Love the smell of gardenias! Your Mallory is a doll! Have a wonderful week! Blessings, Pam @ Everyday Living

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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