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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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Make Me Smile Monday

Yeah, yeah, yeah...it is Monday again! However, I just praise the Lord it's Monday again!!!! Wanted to share several things with you that JUST MAKES ME SMILE.

 Love these adorable and precious book markers that our Ladies Ministry Team made. We are taking this year to minister to every single employee in our school district. 166 of these "little blessings" was delivered recently.



 Considering these little herbs started out as babies they are doing quite well. Love the smell of them!


Ooh, not only does this make me smile but makes me HUNGRY! Love me a good old fashion low country boil!



Working on final preps for my nieces wedding and finished up this cute little rustic garter.
Every time I walk by this on my bakers rack it JUST MAKES ME SMILE!


Had myself a cup of hot tea in this little cutie recently and OH YES, that indeed made me smile...


How can you NOT smile when you look at this picture of my beautiful grandgirls?



Sweet little cousins...memories being made.


And...this surely brought a smile to this Nana's face when my 8 year old grandson picked me some weeds flowers from my yard and brought them to me! Worthy of a picture!



I hope this little post brings a smile to your face today! 

If we got out of the bed this morning my friend, we have something to smile about!

Joining Miss Kathy over at http://www.thewritersreverie.com/2014/04/all-things-bright-and-beautiful-link-up-2.html

Hugs and blessings, Cindy
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  1. Breathing In GraceApril 28, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    All great reasons to smile. Love the bookmarks. HOPE your day is full of blessings.

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  2. AnonymousApril 28, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Awe Cindy, all this makes me smile this morning too. I must say though that the flowers from your grandson brought me a smile in a little extra special way this morning.
    Connie Royals

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  3. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 28, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    We are both so very blessed. It's always fun to take pleasure in every day things. Love the photos of the precious little ones, too. Enjoy your week my friend! Hugs, Diane

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  4. AnonymousApril 28, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Cindy! Yes, ma'am, just having breath today is a blessing! I love your smiles this morning and I'm smiling too. You've been busy and I loved your little granddaughters snaps - they are just darling! The precious flowers from your grandson warms my heart too! Thanks so much for popping in and I've missed you too and ready to get back into the swing of things.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  5. Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends April 28, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    Hey Cindy - Thanks for stopping by Gail-Friends today. You made me smile, too, especially when I saw those precious grand children and that little bird. The bookmarks gave me ideas for our ladies in the congregation.
    Blessings,
    GG

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  6. Heather{Our Life In a Click}April 28, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    So many things to smile about!!! That garter is adorable. Yummmm fresh herbs!

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  7. DebbieApril 28, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    It did! It brought smile after smile after smile! I have to say that my favorite was the cousins hugging. My daughter and her first cousin are the best friends in the whole world. They even went to college together and were sweet mates. Your granddaughters remind me so much of them, and honestly? When they see each other now, they STILL hug that way.

    This was a wonderful and beautiful post. I loved it.

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  8. farmhouse-storyApril 28, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    tons of blessings in this post, cindy:) sweet bookmarks and i think the garter is darling! flowers from your g-son...priceless!

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  9. Nancy's NotesApril 29, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Cindy, your post made me smile! Each photograph is just awesome and your granddaughters are precious and so are the sweet cousins! I can feel your happy heart in your words and great photographs!
    Have a wonderful day!
    Nancy

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  10. AnonymousMay 4, 2014 at 10:06 PM

    Cindy - I knew your post would not disappoint and just nail the All Things Bright and Beautiful meme to perfection! Lovelies and smiles all around here - reminding us that there are so many things to thank God for in our lives. I pray these good things and beauty touches hearts for Him.
    Thanks for linking - looking forward to what you share later this month!
    Joy!
    Kathy

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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