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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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Happy Birthday To Our Oldest Grandchild


Our oldest grandchild and granddaughter Raygen is celebrating her 11th birthday today! And as with all of my family...we celebrate for a MONTH! I've already called and sang Happy Birthday to her this morning and she has filled me in on what is in store for her DAY!



This past Saturday we had a Nana and Raygen day to celebrate her birthday. Mani's and Pedi's was on the top of our list!


 She enjoyed every minute of being pampered. I think she might be kin to her Nana!


Of course we had to have a little design put on the nails and toenails too!



Showing off her freshly done manicure!


And of course we had to get our toes done! Raygen picked out my color...Cajun Shrimp!

Her foot is bigger than mine!!!! And she is about to be taller than me. Which isn't saying a whole lot! LOL!

This sweet young girl brings our family so much joy! She is only 11 years old and filled with a love for our Lord that speaks to many.

 Happy Birthday Raygen! Nana and Papa loves you so very much!



 And....meet our newest addition to the family! GINGER!


Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children. Proverbs 17:6 (NLT)
The old saying that says..."If I'd known that having grandchildren would be this good I would have had them first".....TRUE!

Hope you all have a blessed day!

Hugs and blessings, Cindy
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  1. DiannaApril 16, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Happy Birthday to Raygen! Our oldest granddaughter turned 11 on the 7th of this month! Raygen is a beautiful young lady!

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  2. AnonymousApril 16, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Happy Birthday Raygen. Have a beautiful and blessed day.

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  3. AnonymousApril 16, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Happy Birthday to your granddaughter.
    Connie Royals

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  4. Heather{Our Life In a Click}April 16, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Happy Birthday to beautiful Raygen! Is my hubby from your family because he strongly believes in birthday month?! I love that you two got mani/pedis together! They look awesome! And Ginger...oh my goodness..what a cutie!

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 16, 2015 at 1:27 PM

      LOL! Heather, me and my girls have a birthday MONTH! Your man might be kin folk!

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  5. Alisa DixonApril 16, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    How I pray her day is sweet sweet sweet ... for If her day is even 1/2 as SWEET as she is ... it will be a day to TOP all others ... This child is the cinnamon sugar sprinkle any day they are blessed to have even a moments encounter with her ... as she lights up ANY room she enters with LOVE and SWEET JOY ... God made her SPECIAL and I am so THANKFUL that He gave me the BLESSING of helping to know how much she is LOVED by her God ... and "ME". HAPPY Birthday Dear Regan...As you open your birthday gifts today ...let each one be a reminder to YOU what a GIFT you are to US <3

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 16, 2015 at 1:45 PM

      Alisa, thank you so much for your sweet comment on our Raygen. I know she's mine but I must say...she has the sweetest spirit!

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    2. Alisa DixonApril 16, 2015 at 3:06 PM

      Well you know they say the nut don't fall far from the tree!!!!!! I just realized that I missed spelled her name.... but A Rose is just as sweet by any other name ~


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    3. Creations By CindyApril 16, 2015 at 4:25 PM

      LOL!

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  6. Breathing In GraceApril 16, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    She's so pretty....looks just like her Momma and Aunts and Nana!!! Cajun shrimp? I love it! Happy birthday, Miss Raygen!!

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  7. UnknownApril 16, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    Happy Birthday to one of the sweetest girls that I have the pleasure and honor of knowing... Raygen you are an amazing young girl who is growing up into an amazing young lady... Hope you enjoy your special day and that it is filled with many blessings...

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  8. AnonymousApril 16, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    It's amazing, I've been around this child almost her whole life. She truly is a blessing, I really got to see how God shines though her when we were in LA last year. A great little girl, mine will be 14 next week, time FLIES way too fast!!

    Samantha

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  9. LenoriaApril 16, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    You have a beautiful family. I hope you all had a wonderful celebration of her birth and these memories will stay with her forever!

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  10. Celestina MarieApril 16, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    Hi Cindy, Happy Birthday to beautiful Raygen. Looks like you two enjoyed a special time together. Love the nail colors. Your pics show the joy by the beautiful smile on her face.
    Hi Raygen, wishing you a wonderful year filled with many blessings. Happy Birthday.

    Hugs, CM

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  11. LindaApril 16, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    Happy birthday! Beautiful photos, and you have a lovely family, Cindy. :)

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  12. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 17, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Oh she's so cute! I love that the two of you had a pamper day together. I always call my kids and grands and sing to them on their birthday. Believe me, no treat; because I can NOT carry a tune. But they would be lost if I didn't do it. lol! Ginger is such a darling pooch!
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 18, 2015 at 8:14 AM

      Thanks Jann. I sing to my grands too and like you...cannot carry a tune! LOL!

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  13. CeilApril 19, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Hi Cindy! I just love this! My grandchildren are too young, but when they get bigger, I'm going to love taking them to the nail artist. Your granddaughter just radiates light and happiness. Must be her Nana! What a cute little dog too. Ginger looks like she is glowing too! Does it run in the family? :)

    Thank you for these happy memories, and happy bday to Raygen too!
    Ceil

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 19, 2015 at 8:25 PM

      Awe...thanks so much Ceil. She loved getting her toes and nail done! NANA did too! LOL!

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  14. Nancy's NotesApril 21, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Oh Cindy, she is darling! Happy Birthday to your little sweetie! Aww, the fun of taking her (and Nana) to get pampered, girlie fun is the sweetest time together!
    Have a sweet month celebrating her birth!

    Nancy

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

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