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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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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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