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{February Happenings}

  Well our February Florida weather is cool in the mornings, warm during the day and cool at night. Which to be honest, suits me! But, we can't have perfect weather that suits us all can we? This weather has had me in the baking mode though. I saved a few apples from our mountain trip and baked an apple bundt cake to freeze for a Sunday dinner sweet.  Decided to whip up a batch of Kitty's shortbread spritz cookies. They weren't as pretty as hers but oh they would melt in your mouth. Be sure to pop over to see her recipe.  https://www.kittyskozykitchen.com/2025/01/impossibly-easy-ham-and-swiss-pie-and.html#more I had some left over deer venison and decided to make a Venison and Penne Casserole. Was a hit with Marty and his dad. But, we love all things venison around her neck of the woods.  One day I had some broccoli that was going to go bad if not used so whipped up a little comfort soup. Broccoli and shedder cheese soup.  My oldest granddaughter Raygen bought h...
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TUESDAY TOOTS

Well I must toot today about the grands! What better to toot about.  

Meet my oldest granddaughter Raygen. 


She turned 8 recently. Just growing up way too fast. She is the sweetest kid ever! Her personality is somewhat shy but I've seen her be aggressive on the soccer field! She LOVES to create and design. I've seen her take paper and make 3-D projects with it. We gave her her first sewing machine for her birthday. She is sewing everything in sight! She takes piano lessons and her first recital is coming up! This little girl has so much to look forward to in her life. I'm blessed to be her nana.

Meet my grandson Conner.

 
He turned 6 in March. He is brother to Raygen and my only grandson. Needless to say he is ALL BOY! Being a mother to 3 girls and then a granddaughter when our boy entered our life it was totally different than what we had known. Now instead of hairbows it was caps, instead of dolls it was toy cars and instead of sweet lady like manners it was...well, this list could be long so I'll end it right there! LOL! He is so full of life. Never meets a stranger. Will talk to anyone that will listen. He has such an outgoing personality. Can be so witty and so aggervating at the same time. He has our hearts that is for sure. Loves to play sports. Soccer and basketball seem to be his favorites. I'm blessed to be his nana.

Meet my granddaughter Mallory. 


She will 5 in November. She keeps us laughing. She tends to have a shy personality around large crowds but when she is with immediate family and her friends there is nothing SHY about her! She is the life of the party! You talk about having a southern draw now she has it! We laugh at the way she says things all the time. She is so full of energy. Constantly wanting to do something. Wants to get in the kitchen and help me cook or bake. Wants to sit in my lap at the sewing machine and watch me sew. Wants to find places in the house and the yard that would be good photo backdrops. Mercy, she will wear you out! LOL! I'm blessed to be her nana. 

Meet my granddaughter Kyleigh. 

 
 She will turn 1 in May. I could just kiss her little face off of her!!!! She is so sweet. She is sister to Mallory. Of course being the youngest of grands and a baby she gets lots of attention not just from nana and papa but from everyone in the family. She has this little smile that will melt your heart. Of course she is in that stage where she does all her little tricks. The wrinkling of the nose, mimics every sound she hears, and can crawl faster than I can walk! And we sit and watch her...and watch her...and watch her! She is our entertainment no doubt. She is tiny and dainty but got a feeling she will give the other 3 a run for their money before long. I'm blessed to be her nana. 

Raygen and Conner


 Mallory and Kyleigh

 
Raygen, Conner, Mallory and Kyleigh


 Grandchildren, the extra blessings of life and....


I hope you have enjoyed meeting my precious grandbabies today! God is good!

Hugs and blessings, Cindy 

Comments

  1. DonnaApril 24, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful grandchildren and I know you are a wonderful grandmother! I noticed the pics in your sidebar yesterday. I hope to be a grandmother one day soon!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  2. AnonymousApril 24, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Hi Cindy! Oh, what gorgeous grands you have! They are just darling and I'm sure they are as sweet as they look.
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  3. Breathing In GraceApril 24, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Your GRANDbabies are adorable!!! I was Nana until Sam was about two when he started calling me Nannnie...and that's what I've been ever since!!! ;-) The pictures are so good and all 4 of your babies are precious...blessings!!!

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  4. AnonymousApril 24, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Sweet, Sweet! Faye Combs

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  5. DiannApril 24, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    They are all just adorable Cindy!

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  6. AnonymousApril 24, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Oh my goodness! How precious are those grands....Love the pictures. You are indeed a blessed nana! Nita B

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  7. AnonymousApril 24, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Wonderful pictures of those precious babies! Awe....Selena Guest

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  8. BrendaApril 24, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    YOU are blessed Nana indeed! What beautiful children they are!!! I raised boys and so it was different for me when my granddaughters came along. I just love being a grandmother and I can tell you do to! Thank the Lord they have you and you have them.
    I loved your post today.
    Brenda

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  9. Heather{Our Life In a Click}April 24, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    They are all so beautiful and precious!!! Toot away on those gorgeous babies!! Thank you for sharing!

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  10. Mamaw's PlaceApril 24, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    You have some very beautiful grandchildren. Love the way their little personalities shine through in the pictures. You just gotta love grandchildren.

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  11. Mamaw's PlaceApril 24, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    You have some very beautiful grandchildren. Love the way their little personalities shine through in the pictures. You just gotta love grandchildren.

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  12. AdrienneApril 24, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    Your grandkids are beautiful! Such a blessing. We have a Connor, too. I know you enjoy every minute with these precious ones.
    ~Adrienne~

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  13. farmhouse-storyApril 26, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    adorable g-kids, cindy! you must have so much fun with them! i'm still waiting for one of my own:)

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  14. Linda @ it all started with paintApril 27, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    They are absolutely adorable! And just love the beautiful pictures you took of them ...

    ... I'm sure they'll be treasured by your children!

    :)

    Linda

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

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