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{It's A New Beginning Y'all}

  It's a tad late to wish a  Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily.  I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
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FOTO FRIDAY

My youngest granddaugher, 2 1/2 got to go to Disney On Ice. Needless to say her mom (my daughter) dressed her as Belle. And oh was she a lovely Belle. 
 


She wanted to show me her braclet!

Of course everything she had on came from the Disney Store.
She decided that she was through with the pictures!
Inside we went so she could draw on her princess chalkboard.
Isn't she just a lovely Belle?
And, she enjoyed every minute of the show! 
Thanks for sharing my youngest granddaughter with me today.
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  1. Yellow Rose ArborApril 22, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Oh, she is absolutely darling! Those pictures are all adorable! She is a beautiful Belle! Our granddaughter (now 3 1/2) loves dressing up too.

    Thanks for sharing your precious little one with us!

    Katherine

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  2. BeautifulDeesApril 22, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    What a beautiful blog, thank you for sharing. Your little granddaughter is so precious. I am so glad I found your lovely blog.
    Love ya,Debbie

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  3. kay ellenApril 22, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    What a doll!!
    Just precious~~~

    Kay Ellen

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  4. Breathing In GraceApril 22, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    She's so precious...our baby grandson is almost 2.5, too!!! I bet she had an amazing time!! Great pics!

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  5. Thelittlebrownhouse.usApril 22, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Oh my goodness! She looks like a dream! You are such a wonderful grandma - I love seeing all the things you do for and with your grandkids. And I am assuming that is your daughter pictured - she is absolutely beautiful too! Obviously they get their beauty from you!

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  6. My Cozy CornerApril 23, 2010 at 3:08 AM

    Hi Cindy
    I love your photos. Thank you for stopping by to visit my blog. I love to blog and I love granddaughters. I have 6.
    Have a great weekend
    Betty

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  7. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    She looks like a Princess. How sweet! So blessed to have you take pictures of her. Trinity

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  8. debseverydayApril 23, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    what a doll! great pictures Cindy! I really enjoy your blog :)~Deb

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  9. MarlaApril 23, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Cindy, What a living doll you have there. Oh my! Wish I had a little girl in my life. I have 2 boys in their early 20's, maybe someday? Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving your sweet comment. You have a lovely blog, I am in FL too. Blessings, Marla

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  10. Chari at Happy To DesignApril 23, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    Hi Cindy...

    Ohhh...your granddaughter is absolutely precious! What a beautiful little girl!!! She looked sooo adorable in her "Belle" outfit...I'm sure that the Belle in the ice show had nothing on your sweet granddaughter!!! I just love how her mama did the little ringlets in her hair...so pretty! Again, my friend, such lovely photos!!! Thank you for sharing them with all of us! Your daughter is such a beautiful lady!!!

    I also wanted to let you know that I visited your tablescape post. Oooh, your sister-in-love's table is gorgeous! I have always loved that "Country Rose" pattern of china!!! Beautifully set table and tea tray!!! Please tell her thank you for me...for letting you share her tablescape and beautiful home with us!

    I also wanted to thank you for coming by and leaving such a sweet note on my Sunday Favorites meme's birthday celebration! I hope that you can come back by Sunday or sometime next week and sign up for the gift card giveaway!!!

    Have a fabulous Friday and wonderful weekend, sweet friend!
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  11. Tammy @ tinselshop.comApril 23, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Cindy, thanks for stopping by my blog last week. Your grandaughter is an "ADORABLE" little Belle! My girls just turned 3, a great "girly-princess" age!

    Best wishes,
    Tammy

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  12. Carrie @ Dittle DattleApril 23, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Breath-taking!!! She's so cute and precious. Thank you for sharing the lovely photographs of her.
    Carrie

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  13. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    Hi Cindy!
    How pretty in Pink she is...

    the bell of the ball!

    my daughter used to tire of photo shoots too and tell me when it was time to stop!

    lol
    that is precious!
    ciao bella
    creative carmelina

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  14. Cassie PatelApril 23, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    She is sooo cute. As a mother of three boys I am can not wait till they bring 3 sweet DILs to our lives. The thought of granddaughters is even a sweeter thought. You take such nice pictures. They are just beautiful.
    Cassie

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  15. raggygirlvintageApril 24, 2010 at 12:49 AM

    Oh my, isn't she just the cutest!! She looks so pleased to be all dressed up and princessy:-)
    Tracey

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  16. AnonymousApril 24, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Cutest little Belle I have seen in a while! Grandaughters are such a Blessing...I
    took Makenzie & Bailey(just the BIG girls) to Chucky Cheese last Wed. then to the
    Gazebo and fed the ducks, then to McDonalds for ice Cream, had a Great time...Bailey
    commented: "Nana Darlin'..I just love spendin' time with you"....yes, I had tears in
    my eyes!!! and will never forget that day!
    Thanks for sharing..Terri

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  17. Sarah AKA The ThriftressApril 24, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    Omigosh! She is too cute! I can't wait till my little one is in to dress up.
    Sarah

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  18. Debra@CommonGroundApril 24, 2010 at 10:58 PM

    And what a gorgeous Belle she is! What a wonderful way to make these sweet little gals feel super special, which they are! How blessed you are to have such a lovely daughter AND granddaughter!
    Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.
    Debra

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  19. Kristy CarberryApril 25, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    She is just precious! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog!

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  20. Patti @ Pandoras BoxApril 25, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    She is so sweet...I miss the days when I could "dress up" my girls! I have one grandson and buying clothes for him is not as exciting as it was with girls(so for now it is "sports clothing"!!) Enjoy the day

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  21. AnonymousApril 25, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    hi cindy! love it! she looks so sweet! my little girl loves belle too! she must get her pretty face from her mommy and grandmother!

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  22. RettabugApril 26, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    Truly a lovely Belle! She is a living doll & I know you enjoyed spending time with her & her beautiful Mommy.
    The photos of her on the wooden bridge are just wonderful & I ♥ her little bracelet & the fact that she wanted to show it to you. A frilly little girl after my own heart...we ♥ Bling, too!

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  23. AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Oh, Cindy, your little grand daughter is so darling! Look at her all princessed up! Her little outfit is adorable. You got some great shots, even then one where she's says - that's enough! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  24. MaryroseApril 26, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Hi Cindy,
    I feel like I have been away from blogland for years, but it is nice to be back and just in time to see your beautiful little granddaughter. She is just precious with or without that gorgeous Belle costume. Seeing things through their young eyes is like seeing things for the first time again. I just went to Disneyland with my grand daughters yesterday and loved watching them squeal with delight.
    Thanks for the fun post and for visiting my tablescape. I am off to see your tablescape now.
    :) Maryrose

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  25. Carrie @ Dittle DattleApril 26, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Cindy~ so many times I have commented back to you using my phone but they get sent back to me. Please know I haven't ignored you because I love your comments, plus I get to see those darling photographs of your sweet grandbaby!!! I hope you have a blessed day.

    ***Sometimes the diffence between the bad and the good is our own perspective.


    (Oh thats good.... I'd didn't I was so perfound????)

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  26. Yvonne @ StoneGableApril 26, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    What a precious and darling little belle! She seems like such a girly girl. And what beautiful pictures!
    Blessings,
    Yvonne

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  27. Anne LorysApril 26, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    How cute!!
    Boy, was she decked out in full princess mode! I'll bet she looked better than the people in the show. :-)

    Have a wonderful week!
    Anne

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  28. AnonymousApril 27, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    This blessed my soul!!!
    Donna M

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  29. All That GlittersApril 27, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    Oh my!!! she is too sweet!!! Thank you so much for stopping by!
    Take care!
    Jennifer

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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