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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-Two big smiles for me this week!

Well, I am grinning from ear to ear...can you see me?????
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We are getting a new soninlove! Our youngest daughter got engaged on Saturday and we are beyond excited!

Meet my baby girl, Marti Leigh and her fiance David.


 YES, our whole family was in on the surprise.We knew two weeks ago this was coming. David, being a man of honor and respect came to my husband several weeks ago to ask for permission to marry our daughter. Now, I must share a little funny with you. About the time David was trying to ask my husband this important and nerve wrecking question my husband was standing by the fishing pond with his SHOTGUN fixing to shoot a moccasin! BRAVE MAN is all I know to say! 

Needless to say we (as in my other two daughters and myself) have kept it a secret but oh was that ever so hard to do! 


 And I would say that David has very good taste too wouldn't you?


 YEP...we're in planning mode already!!!!! My girls couldn't get their dinner down good before they had the Laptop out!


Now my 2nd reason to smile this week......

This same young woman will be celebrating her 28th birthday this coming Wednesday but we celebrated a few days early! Especially since we had an engagement to celebrate too!


 Her favorite...chocolate cake with chocolate icing.


 Happy birthday to our baby girl....

God is good and He is good all the time! We're so grateful for His blessings.


Hugs and blessings, Cindy


 


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  1. Breathing In GraceAugust 25, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    Your baby girl is absolutely beautiful...and what a handsome fiance!!! Congratulations....your family just continues to grow!!! I cannot wait to see wedding pics and all the things y'all will be creating!!! I'm smiling for you, my friend!!!

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  2. BethAugust 25, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    Congratulations! She is a beautiful young lady and I am happy for your family. :)

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  3. AnonymousAugust 25, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    Congratulations and Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter!
    Connie Royals

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  4. Visits With MaryAugust 25, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Your smiles made me smile! Congrats to your daughter!

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  5. MonicaAugust 25, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    Congrats and happy birthday to your beautiful daughter! :)

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  6. xinexAugust 25, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    Congrats to your baby girl and happy birthday to her too. What a beautiful couple!...Christine

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  7. EllenAugust 25, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    Congratulations to you daughter! What a terrific week you have had... blessing to you all!

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  8. DebbieAugust 26, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    Congratulations!!!! I can't wait for the day when I get to say something similar around here. (We don't even have a man in the running right now so it will be a while.) Is this daughter the school teacher?

    She is so beautiful, and he is certainly a brave man to ask the big question while Dad is holding a gun. LOL My husband did his asking on the golf course. I guess the threat of a 5 iron isn't as significant as the threat of a gun shot.

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  9. DebbieAugust 26, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    OK, did my comment just disappear? What did I click now? Good grief, Debbie.

    In case it did, I said CONGRATULATIONS (and a whole lot more because I can't seem to stop myself from constant commentary.)

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  10. BonnieAugust 26, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    Your baby girl is beautiful! What excitement! Her ring is gorgeous.

    You will be busy planning. Enjoy.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 27, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    Cindy - congratulations! My! Your daughters are gorgeous!!! What beauties - and of course - such a beautiful mom! Blessings to you all as you plan for the big day. Glory!!
    Joy!
    Kathy

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  12. AdrienneAugust 29, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    Congratulations to the happy couple - and to you! She is a beautiful gal and I'm sure they will be blessed more than they can imagine.
    ~Adrienne~

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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