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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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{Highlights of the Christmas Season}

I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas. Our family sure did. I wanted to share just a few of the highlights of our Christmas with you all. Christmas is surely a magical time of the year. Old memories are rekindled and new memories are made. 


















God surely has blessed our family beyond anything I could ever imagine or hope for. I pray a HEAP of Blessings on you and your family this coming New Year!

Hugs and blessings, Cindy
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  1. LindaDecember 30, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    I wish you could see my smiles Cindy....what a lovely idea for the wedding dress (and many condolences and sympathies). Beautiful family and friends. Many Happy New Year Blessings to you.

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  2. Breathing In GraceDecember 30, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    I so enjoyed all your pictures on Facebook, but the collages are just awesome. Oh, my, yes, you had such a great CHRISTmas. I HOPE God sends many more blessings on you and Mr. Marty in 2016...maybe even more than one more grand-baby!!! ;-) Love you, sweet Friend.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 30, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Lots of sweet times Cindy but my favorite is the sweet keepsake pillow.
    Connie Royals

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  4. Heather{Our Life In a Click}December 30, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    What gorgeous photos of some wonderful, special times! I love the collages!! You are the sweetest family!

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  5. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestDecember 30, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    Awwww....so lovely, Cindy! I enjoyed looking at your wonderful pictures that reflect so much love and joy. You are truly blessed, and it's wonderful to see that you recognize that. I wish you many blessings in 2016. Thank you for a yearful of fun and joy and important/valuable lessons. ~Zuni

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 30, 2015 at 2:18 PM

      Thank you Zuni. I am truly blessed. Looking forward to blogging with you in the new year!

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  6. AdrienneDecember 30, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    You certainly did have a wonderful Christmas season. I love seeing the girls and all the activities you did. Our season was different. My dear mother's needs and increasing decline put a lot of pressure on me to help her have the Christmas she wanted to have. Of course I do that gladly, but it's tiring. Our daughter and her family planned to be with us for Christmas Eve. A few hours before they were scheduled to arrive we learned that one of her girls was very sick. Plans were canceled and rearranged and prayers continued for our sweet granddaughter's health. In the following days they shared the 'bug' through their family so we were glad they didn't share with us. Christmas Day was just my sweetheart and my dear, little mother - a quiet adult Christmas. The following day we drove to our son's home about an hour south of ours to celebrate with him and his family. So - we celebrated and enjoyed our times together. It was worth the extra work and certainly a Christmas we will always remember.
    ~Adrienne~

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    1. Creations By CindyJanuary 3, 2016 at 4:01 PM

      Thanks sweet lady for stopping by. Praying for complete healing for your grandbaby. Praying the New Year will bring us all good health and many wonderful blessings.

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  7. LindaDecember 30, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    What a great post, Cindy! I thoroughly enjoyed your photo collage, just gorgeous! Blessings to you and I wish you a wonder filled 2016, with plenty of good health, love, peace and joy!

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  8. Saleslady371December 30, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    Wow, those pillows from the wedding dress! Beautiful decorations, Cindy, along with wonderful photos of family and friends. Happy New Year, my friend.

    Big hugs,
    Mary

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    1. Creations By CindyJanuary 3, 2016 at 4:02 PM

      Thanks Mary. I am still in awe over our sweet pillows.

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  9. Lady of the ManorDecember 30, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    Wow! It looks like you had a wonderful Christmas. We did, too, even got to meet Precious Daughter' mother-in-law to-be! Wishing many more blessings in the new year, Cindy!!

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  10. Karen@Southern Gal Meets MidwestDecember 31, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    What great memories to cherish. I love your Nana ornament! Thank you for sharing with us Cindy.
    Peace & Blessings,
    Karen

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    1. Creations By CindyJanuary 3, 2016 at 4:03 PM

      Thanks Karen. I almost want to leave out my Nana ornament all year round!

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  11. Visits With MaryDecember 31, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    Thanks for sharing your Christmas with us, I enjoyed each and every picture. Yes, you are certainly blessed with a beautiful family. Wishing you a very Happy and Blessed New Year!

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  12. Jemma@athomewithjemmaJanuary 1, 2016 at 4:31 PM

    Cindy,
    Stopping by to wish you a very beautiful New Year.
    I truly hope that it is filled with so much love, joy and happiness from this beautiful family of yours!
    Looking forward to a new year with my blogging friends!
    xo
    Jemma

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  13. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 1, 2016 at 6:17 PM

    Cindy,
    What a great post and I LOVE the idea about the pillows!! Too cool!
    Wishing you a Happy New Year and to your beautiful family too!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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

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