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{It's Been A Hot Minute Y'all}

  Well, it's not HOT in my neck of the woods in temperature (not today anyway) but it's sure been a HOT minute since I last posted. For that I am so sorry but it seems my life has been consumed with doctor appointments, tests, and MORE tests, biopsies, surgery and so much more. One day at a time sweet Jesus is all that any of us can ask for. Wanted to pop in on this beautiful Sunday afternoon to share a little about what I've been up too.  Marty and I enjoyed a weekend at the beach before I had breast cancer surgery and took advantage of the time I had in between so many doctor appointments and testing. It was sure a good little getaway.  We celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary in September. WOW! Just babies! LOL! We were high school sweethearts. Started dating at age 16. Married at age 18 and started a family at age 20.  We celebrated Marty's birthday in October. He says that he's feeling his age these days. LOL! He still works 4 days a week and has a long commu...
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{It's About To Be Christmas Y'all!}


Isn't this just the sweetest picture ever? My daughter snapped this of her two girls right after they put up their tree and it just melted this Nana's heart. 

I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We surely did. As always we have such a big gathering with Marty's family at my Fatherinlove's home each year. Lots of food but most importantly, a sweet time of fellowship. 


The day after Thanksgiving me and my two youngest daughters with three of the grandgirls hit the Black Friday Shopping. My oldest daughter and her family took a trip to Universal in Orlando, Fl. so she wasn't with us. Honestly, the crowds weren't as bad as I had anticipated. The lines were a little long but hey...what do we expect when we go out Black Friday shopping, right? 


Of course, we ended our day with Starbucks and that makes everything okay in my book!


Most of you know that I LOVE my little corner chair in my dining room and use it for so many different things. This year a small Christmas tree went in that corner.

  


I love anything red and black and not just because I am a Georgia Bulldog fan but I just love those colors. Add some buffalo print to the mix and I am a happy girl! 


Matter of fact I used that tree for a few pictures of the grands for Christmas. This is my most favorite picture. 

 






I took so many adorable pictures of my precious grandbabies and we had a great time. Be glad I just showed you a few! LOL! 
 

So very true my friends are those words! 

I hope that you all are enjoying decorating for the holidays, baking, wrapping gifts and singing Christmas Carols. Christmas is surely upon us, isn't it? My daughters helped me decorate the week before Thanksgiving and see here....I was a happy camper! It seems that it takes me all day too do what it used to take 3 hours to do. Praise the Lord for daughters! 

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I will be in New York next week with my three daughters and three oldest granddaughters. I've never been to New York so I am quite sure I will be just like Buddy the Elf! LOL!  Pray for our safety if you think about it and for a grand time. Weather is supposed to be much BETTER than what I have been reading! And I have prayed big so I am counting on it!

Hugs and blessings, Cindy 
 
 
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  1. Granny MarigoldDecember 3, 2019 at 6:13 PM

    I love this post and all the wonderful pictures!! I smiled my way through all of them. Those grands are just so precious.

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  2. BonnieDecember 4, 2019 at 8:44 AM

    Cindy, You have out done yourself! Creating your old photography studio and then making such beautiful pictures! Your kids are just beautiful! I am smiling and my heart is warmed.
    Have a fabulous trip to New York. Don't forget bandaids! Even with comfortable shoes I needed them.

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 4, 2019 at 8:47 AM

      Thanks Bonnie. We had fun snapping a few pictures of the kiddos. Girl, I have comfy boots but someone else told me to get some of those gel inserts for my shoes and I think I will. I always carry a mini first aide kit with me EVERYWHERE! LOL!

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  3. Pam RichardsonDecember 4, 2019 at 9:15 AM

    Cindy, your photos of your grands are fabulous. You are a talented photographer. You will love NYC at a Christmas, be sure to wear comfortable shoes! I can’t wait to see your photos of the city!

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 4, 2019 at 9:43 AM

      Thank you Pam. I am sure I will love all the sights in NY. Looking forward to it and I am just over the top that my first trip there will be with my three daughters and oldest three granddaughters.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 4, 2019 at 9:19 AM

    LOVE the photos of the kids. So, so cute Cindy. Love your red and black buffalo print tree too. YES! That first picture is precious. I went shopping on Saturday but it was rather crowded even the day after Black Friday. My favorite part was ending our day with Cracker Barrel dessert and coffee.
    Connie Royals

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 4, 2019 at 9:43 AM

      Thanks Connie. Dessert at Cracker Barrel...Oh yeah!

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  5. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenDecember 4, 2019 at 9:28 AM

    Your photos are just wonderful, Cindy, and bring tears of joy to my eyes. I know that you are just bursting with pride in those darling grandchildren of yours. What fun you are going to have in NYC! I was just thinking this morning that seeing the big tree all lit up would be the best. Love and blessings are sent to you....

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 4, 2019 at 9:44 AM

      I am looking forward to it. We have been planning this for some time and now it's almost here!

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  6. Breathing In GraceDecember 4, 2019 at 9:35 AM

    Can you stop in Tennessee and pick me up on the way to New York? ☺ Those pics are awesome .. your babies are growing up so fast... mine, too! Have a safe trip and a great time! 💜 🙏

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 4, 2019 at 9:44 AM

      Yes mam...get your bags packed! Would love it if you could go! What fun us two old gals would have together.

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  7. Heather{Our Life In a Click}December 4, 2019 at 10:07 AM

    Your photos turned out so great! I love your corner chair and tree. I'm also a sucker for red and black and buffalo check. LOVE! You will love NYC! It's very safe and so much fun this time of year! Enjoy!

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 4, 2019 at 10:19 AM

      Thanks Heather Lou. I am looking forward to our trip. Can't wait!

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  8. JunkchiccottageDecember 4, 2019 at 10:08 AM

    Oh my gosh Cindy these pictures of your family are so adorable. What a treasure to have these. Your family is beautiful inside and out. They learned from the best in you. You are blessed my sweet friend. Enjoy every minute of this time of year.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  9. Art and SandDecember 4, 2019 at 12:12 PM

    You will love NYC even if it's cold and rainy. My first time in New York was late March and it snowed on our first morning. It made the day magical.

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 5, 2019 at 8:28 AM

      I was told just yesterday that even in the rain that at Christmas time in New York that it was just beautiful with all the lights. We are expecting some rain but nothing like they had!

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  10. Lea @ CiCis CornerDecember 4, 2019 at 8:36 PM

    Oh, those pics are absolutely adorable! And, NYC! Well, you are in for a big treat. I've been 3 times and had such a great time. I would NEVER want to live there but it's a fun place to visit. I can't wait to hear all about it.

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  11. Cozy Thyme CottageDecember 4, 2019 at 9:32 PM

    Wonderful family and beautiful pictures! Nancy

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  12. CherylDecember 5, 2019 at 7:10 AM

    Enjoy your trip, Cindy! I absolutely loved seeing the beautiful photos. God has richly blessed you, my friend. The quote at the end is so very true. As we get older, we realize that Christmas is not about "things" at all, but it is sweet devotion and remembrance of our dear Lord Jesus and it is the time spent with our precious loved ones. Those two things are all that really matter at all.

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  13. ZendaDecember 5, 2019 at 9:00 AM

    Oh, I love all of your pictures! You’e Not only are you a great Nana but you’re a fantastic photographer! Those of your grands are just precious!! ❤️ Your Christmas tree in your dining room is so pretty. I’ve got my tree in the great room up and need to hang our stockings this week. Our tree passed the “Jack test” so I’ll give the stockings on the railing a try! 😉. Enjoy your trip! We’ve been to NYC once when the kids were in middle school/high school and really had fun! I’ll keep you in my prayers, though. Enjoy your week, dear lady!

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 5, 2019 at 9:33 AM

      Thank you Zenda. I wondered how it would be this year with your tree and baby Jack. LOL!

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  14. thepaintedapron.comDecember 5, 2019 at 9:37 AM

    All your Christmas photos are so cute Cindy! Your family really has the Christmas spirit, wow! Hope you have an amazing trip to NYC!!
    Jenna

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  15. Creations By CindyDecember 5, 2019 at 3:33 PM

    Awe thanks Laurie. Prayed for you this morning.

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  16. MargieDecember 5, 2019 at 6:54 PM

    Love the Buffalo plaid-themed tree! Your grandkids' Christmas photos look adorable and professionally done!

    I'm not a big fan of crowd so I tend to stay away from the Black Friday or Boxing Day sales. I must confess that I did do some online shopping...

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 7, 2019 at 2:09 PM

      Thank you Margie. I do lots of online shopping. So much easier! I like to Christmas shop when I truly do not have anything I really need to be looking for. I love browsing.

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  17. Debbie HarrisDecember 5, 2019 at 11:06 PM

    Your Christmas photos are all so very beautiful!
    Your little corner chair looks so pretty as always.I can see why you enjoy it so much.

    New York...I have never been, but it is one of my mother's favorite states to visit.
    When she owned her toy store in Vail she would go to the toy fair to do her purchasing for the store.
    Have a wonderful time!

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  18. LindaDecember 6, 2019 at 8:36 AM

    Awww....too bad you guys are 6 hrs away (NYC is 6 hrs from us here in Western NY)....would of loved to meet you, smiles. Have a fun and safe trip my friend. smiles

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 7, 2019 at 2:10 PM

      I wondered how far you were from where we would be. Girl...I just know I am packing WARM clothes! LOL!

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  19. Linda @ Life and LindaDecember 6, 2019 at 6:31 PM

    Cindy, what a lovely post filled with love and plaid. Love the smiling faces. Your family is adorable. Happy shopping. Blessings

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  20. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 8, 2019 at 3:49 PM

    Your family is so beautiful specially those adorable little efs and the gorgepus decorations.
    Have a very happy Christmas season dear friend.
    Thanks for the sweet comment.
    Hugs,
    Fabby

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  21. Pamela M. SteinerDecember 8, 2019 at 8:16 PM

    Oh how wonderful! New York with your daughters and granddaughters? What a treat!! Wow! That will be so much fun. Praying for your trip to be marvelous in every way. Love all the pictures of the family...so sweet and very well done!! I love the first one of the two girls looking at the tree best of all. That is how I feel when the tree is finally done. Just awe!! Merry Christmas to all of you, and have a wonderful time with your girls!! God bless you and keep you safe.

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  22. Debby RayDecember 11, 2019 at 12:47 PM

    Oh how I love seeing these photos...that little tree is precious and those grands are just the cutest things! I saw the pics on Facebook about your NYC trip...how fun!! I have never been either but if I ever get a chance to go, it has to be Christmastime! Have a fabulous time and I'll be looking forward to hearing (and seeing) all about it! Safe travels, my friend!

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    1. Creations By CindyDecember 16, 2019 at 4:02 PM

      Thanks friend. I hope to post soon about our trip. It was wonderful.

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  23. handmade by amaliaDecember 16, 2019 at 1:28 AM

    You have such a beautiful family. I love the happy smiles.
    Amalia
    xo

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  24. Jemma@athomewithjemmaDecember 16, 2019 at 3:17 PM

    Dearest Cindy,
    You are one blessed Lady and one of the many things that makes this all so wonderful is that you know it and you share it and God's love. You have such a darling family and each photo captures the dearness of these sweet children. I hope you had an enjoyable trip to New York! Love and Blessings,
    Jemma

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

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