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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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{Love}


 February 14th is Valentines Day and a day that love and affection is celebrated.

 

For our family Valentines day is also a day to celebrate this man, my fatherinlove.


 
His 85th birthday is on Valentines day and we celebrated a little early with a birthday party. He was surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that celebrated him as he so deserved.


He enjoyed every moment of his party and our family is truly blessed to have him. He has been blessed thus far with good health, good mind and works harder than most young men I know. He never complains and never misses anything that he thinks would be fun to do.  We as a family feel so blessed to have Papa Conner. He keeps our bunch straight!


I talked my man into a quick selfie...which I can't seem to master selfies but here's to you all having a SWEET Valentines day. 


May you each feel the love of Christ...There is NO greater love than the love of Jesus.

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Happy LOVE MONTH to all of you SWEET blogging friends. 

Hugs and blessings, Cindy


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  1. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenFebruary 10, 2020 at 9:38 AM

    What a blessing to honor Papa Conner for his 85th Birthday!! I loved seeing the poster with all the information on his birth year. You're just the sweetest family!! Happy Valentine's week, my friend. xx

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2020 at 10:18 AM

    Happy V Day to you both Cindy. Yes, no greater love than the love of Christ. Love the birthday pictures.
    Connie Royals

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  3. LindaFebruary 10, 2020 at 11:44 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!! Wishing Papa Conner a very happy birthday! (wait, Julie Andrews is 85? WOWOWOW-grin). Have a lovely week, my friend.

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  4. Linda StollFebruary 10, 2020 at 12:59 PM

    What a joy filled celebration, Cindy! These are the good old days, aren't they!

    So fun to meet you over at Cheryl's today ...

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  5. Lea @ CiCis CornerFebruary 10, 2020 at 3:49 PM

    What a guy! I always love your posts, so refreshing and uplifting. And, a most happy Valentine's Day to you!

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  6. Lady of the ManorFebruary 10, 2020 at 7:19 PM

    What a sweet man your fatherinlove is! Aren’t you all blessed to have him! Both Jerry’s and my dads are gone and we miss them so much! (My mom, too). We include Jerry’s mom in most everything we do as a family and it’s pretty easy as she live on the other side of the field! Ha! That selfie looks pretty good - Happy Valentine’s Day, you love birds! Z

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    1. Creations By CindyFebruary 11, 2020 at 4:01 PM

      So great to have Jerry's mom close by isn't it? Girl, my arms too short to do selfies and I think Marty would die if I carried a selfie stick around! LOL!

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  7. Granny MarigoldFebruary 10, 2020 at 7:47 PM

    Happy Birthday to you father-in-love!! No one forgets your birthday when it falls on a special day. My second son also was born on Valentines Day and a granddaughter on St Patrick's day!!

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  8. MargieFebruary 10, 2020 at 8:42 PM

    Happy Birthday to your FIL! Hope you also have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

    I'll be spending Feb 14 with the people who love me best--my parents. HA!

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    1. Creations By CindyFebruary 11, 2020 at 4:02 PM

      Thanks Margie. Well, girl, you love on your mama and daddy and I am sure they will love on you too! Happy Valentine's day.

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  9. Heather{Our Life In a Click}February 11, 2020 at 11:29 AM

    What a beautiful, love filled post! You did well with the selfie! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  10. JunkchiccottageFebruary 11, 2020 at 11:32 AM

    Happy Birthday to your father in love! Wow he looks great and so happy to be with his family. I think the trick to aging is being happy. That keeps you young. Love your selfie too. Have a wonderful week and Happy Valentine's Day.
    xoxo
    Kris

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    1. Creations By CindyFebruary 11, 2020 at 4:03 PM

      Thanks Kris. Finding Joy in our life is surely what keeps us going and thriving.

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  11. BarbaraFebruary 11, 2020 at 12:00 PM

    Love the T-shirt he's wearing! Looks like a fun time was had by all!

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  12. Jemma@athomewithjemmaFebruary 11, 2020 at 1:31 PM

    Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Birthday to your sweet Father-in-Love! What wonderful pictures and I just feel the love of everyone hopping right on through this computer screen!
    XO
    Jemma

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  13. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasFebruary 11, 2020 at 7:41 PM

    Cindy,
    What a blessing to still have your FIL in your lives....Happy Birthday to him!!I really do enjoy seeing pictures of your family!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. Creations By CindyFebruary 12, 2020 at 8:20 AM

      Yes it is indeed a blessings Debbie. Thanks for stopping by.

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  14. Pamela M. SteinerFebruary 12, 2020 at 7:49 AM

    Happy 85th birthday to your sweet FIL. What a blessing to have him still in your lives!! You are so blessed. I was shocked to see that Elvis Presley would be the same age! It's hard to think of him at 85, isn't it??? Wow!!!And Julie Andrews is still so beautiful...and Sonny Bono? That just can't be true. But I guess I am getting up there in age myself...I just try not to think about it in those terms. Looks like you had a wonderful day. Your family is blessed to be so close together and able to enjoy family gatherings often. Happy VAlentine's Day to you and your sweet hubby!!

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    1. Creations By CindyFebruary 12, 2020 at 8:20 AM

      Thanks Pam. Yep...hard for me to think that Elvis would have been 85 years old!

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  15. CherylFebruary 12, 2020 at 3:20 PM

    Aw, your father-in-law sounds like such a sweet man! And, I LOVE his hat, by the way! God bless him with many more good quality years with all of you. Sending love and hugs your way today, my friend!

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  16. Pam RichardsonFebruary 12, 2020 at 7:12 PM

    Happy 85th birthday to you precious father-in-love. That is a great photo of you and hubby. Happy Valentine’s Day ♥️

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  17. PamFebruary 12, 2020 at 10:03 PM

    Happy 85th BDAY...awesome to have all the family around you. That is really great. I really don't like doing selfies but since I stay behind the camera most times then from time to time I try to do a selfie so there are some pics of me out there!! haha

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    1. Creations By CindyFebruary 13, 2020 at 8:42 AM

      Thanks so much. My selfie never turns out good! LOL!

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  18. SusanFebruary 12, 2020 at 10:20 PM

    Hi Cindy, Happy Birthday to your Father in love! I like that cute Special Delivery truck. I had to pin it to show hubby since that was his job when he worked for the Postal Service. I am slowly getting use to my Blogger account, just did another post. Come and see when you can. Have a Happy Valentine's Day!

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    1. Creations By CindyFebruary 13, 2020 at 8:43 AM

      Headed over to visit Susan. Yes, I love that truck too.

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  19. FABBY'S LIVINGFebruary 13, 2020 at 12:44 PM

    Happy birthday to your wonderful FIL ! He looks great and wishing him many blessings.
    He is lucky to have so many beautiful grandchildren that love him surrounding him this special day.
    Happy Valentine's lovely lady.
    Fabby

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  20. PamFebruary 15, 2020 at 10:52 PM

    Hoping you had a very Happy Valentines day.

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  21. Debby RayFebruary 17, 2020 at 10:53 PM

    Love this precious post! Love pretty much describes is all. And did you lighten your hair a bit? It looks fabulous! Love you so much, dear friend. ♥

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  22. SusanFebruary 20, 2020 at 4:39 PM

    Did I mention I like how your scarf matches your shirt! I just did another post and it made me think of you since you are a photographer. Enjoy your weekend!

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

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