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{May Has Arrived}

  I sure hope that your May has kicked off to a good start. The heat is settling in quick around our parts.  We've kicked off May with watching our softball girls win the District. Next week we start another round of ball. It's so much fun to watch these girls and especially our girl, Mallory. She plays centerfield.  We were so proud of both teams that played against each other. They all, hand in hand gathered together as one of our girls prayed for the game and also for one of our young men that was in a horrific car accident and fighting. His name is Kaden if you can think to lift him up to our Lord.  I had the opportunity recently to speak to a group of women at a ladies luncheon event at a local church. Oh we had so much fun. I wished I had gotten pictures of the beautiful decorations. We had a TEA PARTY and we each kept the cup that we drank out of it.  Isn't she just lovely? Easter has come and gone but we sure have a great time with family. We gather each...
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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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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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