Happy May! I wanted to pop in and share a few pictures from my month of April which seemed to fly by quickly. As I am trying to catch up with my blogging friends today I realized it had been a month since I last posted. My mercy! But, I am so busy doing this thing we call life here on earth and enjoying every moment that I can. With my immediate family of 14 there is never a dull moment y'all! We had three family birthdays in April. My SIL David, granddaughter Adalynn and oldest granddaughter Raygen. Our favorite grandson Conner (only grandson) carried his girl to the prom. We had to snap at least one picture with Mom and Nana! Two of my elementary school friends and I get together at least once every 4-5 weeks so we went to breakfast and then to Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. We always have so much fun. The gardens are so beautiful that I couldn't even attempt to snap all the pictures I wanted. There are so many beautiful paintings to look at this but this was one of
I saw this posted and thought it was the funniest thing.
Our Family has a yearly Fall party at my fatherinlove's home and has for as long as I can remember. Lots of fun watching the kids have so much fun and adults. Always so much food, candy and fun. Wanted to share a little of our family fun with you all today.
As you can see we have lots of kiddos to have fun with and some could not be there.
And the grand girl that came as the bubble gum machine actually made some money. She would asked, "Do you wanna buy a piece of bubble gum? I think she left with $1.50. Smart girl!
My grands sure had a great time.
Lots of games, fishing pond, pumpkin carving, dancing and more was enjoyed. We live in the country but I can assure you our bunch can be heard for miles around. LOL!
Baby girl had all the partying she cared for.
Oh I must show you my first sunflower to bloom. I began planting them the first year after my motherinlove went home to be with the Lord in her memory as she loved sunflowers. I thought it so ironic this year that the first one bloomed 2 days before the anniversary date of her home going.
In Memory of my motherinlove...Jeanette.
Now....they are popping up everywhere!
God is GOOD!
I hope that you share time with family and friends too and enjoy each moment that the Lord gives to you.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Fun, fun!! That Pepsi is a hoot!
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ReplyDeleteIt was fun Stacey. Thanks for popping by.
Cindy, it looks like you guys had such a great time! Loved seeing all the costumes! The Pepsi pic was just too cute! And let me tell you right now, I would soooooo break my neck on the "skis" that you had to tie your feet to...I would not make it! I bet that was fun to watch! Love the sunflowers...always so beautiful! God has such a wonderful hand when He paints scenery for us! Love and hugs..happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteGirl i didn’t get on those things either . I had the easy job . Holding that sweet baby 😂 everyone sure had a great time .
DeleteI think I heard your bunch Cindy! Ha! You all have the best fun. The children will always remember the fun. Love all the costumes. I saw that same meme on FB. So cute. Love the sunflowers. I planted a few two years ago and they drowned. Have not tried since.
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Connie we’ve been doing this since my girls were all small and now we do it with our grown children’s kids . So far I’ve had luck with the sunflowers . Just not used to them blooming as early as these did . God must have had a reason .❤️
DeleteWhat a happy bunch and they surely did have lots of fun! You have a big family. Your sunflowers are wonderful and what a lovely thing to plant them in memory of your mother-in-law! To me, they all look like they're smiling. Have a wonderful week, Cindy, filled with joy. Blessings...Sandi
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandi . Yes we have a large family. And there is never a dull moment when they are all together . Thanks for stopping by sweet lady .
DeleteCindy, This is an adorable post. I loved seeing all the kids and their costumes. The games...so funny. Those tiny ones, so darn sweet. Blessings to everyone, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteThanks Susie . Rhise kids should have slept well that night .
DeleteThe Pepsi photo make me smile too.
ReplyDeleteLooks like everyone had a spooktacular time at your family's Halloween party. The gumball costume is my favourite...I may have to borrow that idea for a future costume!
Thanks Margie . The gum ball costume turned out really cute . My grandgirl loved it . My daughter whipped it together including her headband and it was precious .
DeleteWow...everyone looks amazing! I love it. I love seeing little happy faces dressed out in Halloween costumes....adorable.
ReplyDeleteThank Pam . The kids really do have so much fun .
DeleteWhat a fun tradition and party! I loved seeing all of the costumes, fun and games! That meme in the beginning is hysterical. What beautiful sunflowers!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather . A few new games was added this year and everyone loved it .
DeleteOh, it looks like you had a wonderful time! That baby girl is growing so fast! They are all just adorable, and it is so wonderful that you all get to be together and make such precious memories. God bless all of you, sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteShe is growing . She’s laughing out loud now ❤️ Yes these grown kids and younger kids have so many memories of wonderful parties together such as this .
DeleteCindy, what a precious post. I love family time spent telling stories, eating, game playing, and just plain ole fun. The sunflowers are beautiful. Blessings and hugs❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam . Plain ole fun is the best kind to me. Loving my sunflowers too . Makes me smile .
DeleteOh how fun! What a wonderful thing to do to celebrate fall. Who needs trick-or-treat after all of that fun? And I can only imagine how much work it is to put that together...wow! Your grands are so adorable...Baby Girl looks like a real live doll baby. Yes, the Lord most definitely had His awesome hand in the blooming (and the timing) of those glorious sunflowers! I love it when He blesses his children in ways we could never imagine, yet we recognize it was HIM! Have a blessed week, dear friend.♥
ReplyDeleteWe are enjoying that baby girl . Most everyone pitches in with everything with our parties in some way or another so that is a true blessing . Yes indeed friend . Yu are so right about the ways God shows himself to us .
DeleteYour Fall party looked like such fun! I loved seeing those happy looking sunflowers, too! What a wonderful reminder of a special lady. I enjoy seeing my mom’s lilies, irises and other plants for her garden. It reminds me that even though she’s gone home to Heaven, she’s still with me! Blessings to you this week! Zenda
ReplyDeleteThanks Zenda . I can’t look at a sunflower without being reminded of her . You would have loved her . She was a special lady .
DeleteOh, what fun, my friend! I agree with Pam, everyone looks amazing and their smiles couldn't get any bigger :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for putting a smile on my face :) Love and hugs to you!
Awe thanks Stephanie . You just put a smile on my face 😊
DeleteOh Cindy, Your grandkids will never forget all the fun at your house growing up.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bonnie . We have our fall party at my fatherinlove’s Home but we have a party at my house every time they walk in the door 😂
DeleteThat just looks like SO much fun! And oh, that little baby girl!!! She is adorable! :) Our friend Matt who married us in Louisiana was sharing that Miss Kay Robertson was having a fall party with hot dogs, etc, and I was like, "I hate hot dogs, but I'd eat one for Miss Kay! I wanna go!" lol Someday I'll get back there...But anyways, I love fall gatherings, of all sorts!
ReplyDeleteGirl we had hotdogs , pulled pork , potato salad , macaroni salad , chips , dips , and desserts galore . We don’t hurt for food 😂
DeleteEveryone looks so cute but that littlest one . . . .Oh My!!
ReplyDeleteAwe thanks so much . Yep , i think she might be a keeper .😂
DeleteOh the fun of it all!!
ReplyDeleteJust scrolling through those awesome photos made me feel as if I was there in the midst of it all. :}
You certainly do have a wonderful family and you are doing all that you can in making the most of your days and memories.
That little sweetie in her "gum ball" costume was darling!
Years ago, and I mean years, I dressed up as a bag of M & M's using a black garbage bag.
That dad had a great idea using that girls hair for her costume, way too cute!
Thank you for sharing your family with us ~
I too loved her gum ball costume . Something different . The kids had a ball and as always , making lots of good memories . Love the m and m idea .
DeleteLooks like such fun for all. Love the gumball costume, too cute! So neat for families to share special times such as this.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lea. Lots of fun was had by all for sure. Not only for the kids but the adults got all into a few of the games.
DeleteOh what fun! So nice to see the adults (guys!) get in on the fun too. I love sunflowers and haven't grown them for years. They just prick my heart with happiness. How sweet to plant one for your mother-in-love.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann Marie. Yes, there''s a few of our men that LOVE to get in on the fun for sure. The sunflowers are blooming one by one now. I only wish they lasted longer.
DeleteY'all have soooo much fun! I need to move to Florida! LOL So many kiddos....I'm betting you're the one who organizes all of this, right? It seems like something you'd do! Such a precious story about the sunflowers, Cindy. It's like getting a smile from your mother-in-love! Love you, Friend!
ReplyDeleteNo mam Deb I am not the one that organizes it. My daughter Melissa took it upon herself to hopefully keep this tradition going and I am thankful. It is always a blessing to see your kids pick up where we have all left off and run with it. Everyone pitches in with something. Whether it be decorating, cooking, baking, prizes, games and etc. In all honesty, I was a tad under the weather that day battling a cold/sinus/mess. My main job was holding the baby! LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT! LOL! Yes, I feel like she is smiling indeed with the sunflowers.
DeleteWOW...you DO have a big family. So glad you could all get together for this wonderful party time..
ReplyDeleteYou can save the sunflower seeds, dry and plant all over the place next year. I love them, too.
BJ these seeds were actually my sister's heirlooms from her sunflowers. I was going to dry mine from last year but between it being so wet and birds those poor seeds didn't stand a chance. So glad I had my sister's heirlooms to plant this year.
DeleteHi Cindy, I enjoyed all the pictures. Looks like so much fun! Those sunflowers are so cool! You are blessed!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan. I am enjoying seeing those pretties pop up here and there.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and happy fall celebration for young and adults too. Your sunflowers are amazing, it speaks of love and creation. Have a great weekend
Love and creation! I love that! Thanks so much for stopping by.
DeleteWhat a lovely and fun time the kiddos (and adults) have every year at your father-in-love's home for the fall party! It is always fun to see how your family has fun. :)
ReplyDeleteThe sunflowers are gorgeous. I have my mother-in-law's Thanksgiving cactus and I had never seen it bloom until the first Thanksgiving or Christmas after she passed away. It is full of bloom right now!
Oh how wonderful Dianna that you have the Cactus and now have seen it bloom. It is just refreshing in so many ways as it reminds us of our loved ones. Yes, the kiddos sure have fun each year at the Fall Party.
DeleteWhat a special family event this is! How wonderful to get together and have such a good time with everyone! Loved the pictures of you and the littlest one, she is so precious, looks just like her sister, except with a full head of black hair! So much fun to have your sweet grandbabies around you! And oh how precious that the sunflowers continue to grow in your Mother-in_love's memory! Many blessings and hugs to you sweet friend :)
ReplyDeleteYes she and her sister do favor. Her sister had that head of black hair and look how light it is now. They both are sweet girls. We are blessed to have our grands so close by.
DeleteHi Cindy, love that you celebrate with your family. What a sweet family you have. The sunflowers are a lovely memory for your Mother-in-law. Fun times for all. Blessings
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. I do have a sweet family and so thankful for them all.
DeleteCindy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great family post!!
Happy Halloween to you and your family!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thanks so much Debbie.
DeleteWhat a wonderful way to make family memories. Loved all the pictures.
ReplyDeleteYes it is Miss Mary. Hope you are doing well.
DeleteWhat a wonderful family time you had! One of my daughter in law's family does this in NC every year. Such creative costuming! Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteWe did have fun Melanie. Making memories.
DeleteWhat a fun post - I love your attitude and faith messages.
ReplyDeleteYour family - all dressed up so adorably - priceless!
Thanks so much for your visit and sweet comments, Cindy. You ARE a Cindy Lou Who!
I appreciated all the giggles today, too. So refreshing. Hugs. ♥
Thanks Michele. So glad to have you visit.
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