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
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I totally agree with that! What about you?
Well, for me personally, about the time I get used to the time change it seems it's time to have another time change. I actually like having more time in the afternoons before it gets dark. My husband said that for him, it just seemed that it meant more daylight hours to work. One thing is for sure y'all...Time change or not...TIME surely will pass us by quickly. Regardless of whether I like or dislike the time change I just keep reminding myself....It's the simple things in life that bring the greatest pleasures. NO MATTER THE TIME CHANGE.
Speaking of "pleasures" I had this sweet grandgirl over the weekend. I picked her up on Friday around 1:30 and she stayed with Nana and Papa till Sunday morning. We sure had a great time. She is such an easy going child and it sure makes it easy to have fun with her and fun we did.
She enjoyed riding the 4-wheeler with papa and fishing. That little gal caught 5 or 6 brim back to back.
We enjoyed watching my grandson play basketball and then lunch at her choice of place which happened to be Burger King. She was such a good little helper too as we went to our church to meet some sweet ladies to decorate for the basketball banquet that was going to take place that night. She never complained and went with the flow. By Saturday afternoon I was beginning to feel my age though and she said, "Nana, you look tired so if you want to watch Hallmark movies we will put blankets on us and rest! YES,
YES, YES! My kind of gal! I sure missed my little bed feller when she went home.
YEP, we are getting some practice in before Easter with our egg hunting skills. We hunted Easter eggs after Sunday dinner and these two cuties are ready! Such fun times...and you know what? The time change means nothing to these little ones....just the TIME that we spend with them means the world!
And I must say that I am quite proud of my three daughters'. They ran in the Gate River Run in Jacksonville, Fl on Saturday and they done extremely well. Not only did they have fun together but they had the cutest shirts, SOLE SISTERS. They came in to the finish line holding hands. YES, this mama was proud. And before you ask me why I didn't join them....
Well, I had one of those mama's children and NO...If you see me running it's most likely to the coffee pot!!!
I did cheer them on by watching the race on television. That counts doesn't it?
I hope that you all have an awesome and very blessed week.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Speaking of "pleasures" I had this sweet grandgirl over the weekend. I picked her up on Friday around 1:30 and she stayed with Nana and Papa till Sunday morning. We sure had a great time. She is such an easy going child and it sure makes it easy to have fun with her and fun we did.
We enjoyed watching my grandson play basketball and then lunch at her choice of place which happened to be Burger King. She was such a good little helper too as we went to our church to meet some sweet ladies to decorate for the basketball banquet that was going to take place that night. She never complained and went with the flow. By Saturday afternoon I was beginning to feel my age though and she said, "Nana, you look tired so if you want to watch Hallmark movies we will put blankets on us and rest! YES,
YES, YES! My kind of gal! I sure missed my little bed feller when she went home.
YEP, we are getting some practice in before Easter with our egg hunting skills. We hunted Easter eggs after Sunday dinner and these two cuties are ready! Such fun times...and you know what? The time change means nothing to these little ones....just the TIME that we spend with them means the world!
Well, I had one of those mama's children and NO...If you see me running it's most likely to the coffee pot!!!
I did cheer them on by watching the race on television. That counts doesn't it?
I hope that you all have an awesome and very blessed week.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
How fun for your daughters. Our son and daughter ran the LA Marathon together one year. She was way ahead of him, but waited at the finish line to cross with him.
ReplyDeleteOur daughter is flying in for the weekend with our 2 year old grandson - daddy will be home with the baby. And in September we will have a little girl join the family. Our son and his wife live just 1 hour away so we will see the new baby far more frequently than we do the boys.
How sweet of her to wait on him. I know you are excited about that new baby girl on the way.
DeleteIt is great to be able to spend time with all your grands as I do. I also know how important it is to spend one on one time with each of them. Congratulations to your daughters!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan. One thing is for sure about the time we spend with our grands....Time may take your age but will never take the memories made from the grandchildren's hearts.
DeleteI always love hearing about Nana time with your sweethearts. How wonderful for your three daughters to be sole sisters and come to the finish line together. As for the time change, I just wish they’d leave it one way or another. Have a great week, my friend! 💚☘️💚
ReplyDeleteI am with you Kitty on the time change!
DeleteSweet pictures and congratulations to your girls. I had a niece run the race and a cousin that walked it. Both said they enjoyed it and the atmosphere was great.
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I hear the atmosphere is booming!
DeleteAnother great post!!!! Smiles.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the many smiles you bring.
Sole Sisters.... that's cute. Speaking of cute, those grand girlies are as adorable as ever. Good idea getting ready for the Easter egg hunt.
ReplyDeleteI know...wasn't that the cutest shirt!
DeleteCindy, You have the cutest family. That little sweetheart saying she would get blankets and you could watch movies, just melted my heart. We call that snuggle time . My girls all love to snuggle grown or not. LOL. Blessings to all of you, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeletep.s. love that she likes to fish too.
Thank you Susie. She sure loves to snuggle too.
DeleteSomeone told me that the reason Daylight Saving Time was instituted for agricultural reasons: to give farmers more time to farm or something? I would also prefer to just stick with one time and just let nature take its course!
ReplyDeleteSweet photos of the grandkids and daughters, as always.
Yes you are right Margie. I was told that a long time ago and surely get it. I too just wish it would stay one thing or another. But then I never want some things to change and change will happen won't it?
DeleteYou are so right about the time that matters is the time we spend with our loved ones! We got to keep little Jack this weekend as his mommy and daddy needed some together time. Little Jack is cutting some molars and waking up EARLY, you know Grammy and Papa didn’t notice at all!! 😉 it sounds like you had a great weekend, too! That girl is quite the fisher girl! Did you all all cook those brim up? Our pond has blue gill and crappie and J enjoys grilling them when he catches enough...I’m more of a fried fish girl. Congratulations on those runners! Looks like they had lots of fun! Have a great week, sweet lady!
ReplyDeleteI am quite sure you didn't notice!LOL! Grandparents seem to NOT notice a lot. LOL! No we didn't cook the brim. We put them back in the pond alive. But she sure had fun catching a few.
DeleteThis is such a cheery and inspiring post to focus on building and maintaining good relationships, especially with family. I love it that your granddaughter suggested you snuggle with a blanket and watch Hallmark.
ReplyDeleteAll your family are beautiful people. Thank you for sharing your fun with us!
Thanks Barbara. Building good relationships is so true. We are so blessed to have our children and grandchildren nearby.
DeleteGood morning Cindy. You always have fun things going on with your family. The grand is adorable and I love that you spend quality time with each one of them. Your daughters are beautiful, congrats to them! Happy Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam. When your grands rang from almost 2 to almost 16 it is hard to get quality time with each of them. But, we do so much as a family together that I can't complain. Blessed for sure.
DeleteWhat a very sweet post! Timely too!! haha!! See what I did there? You always have the best time with your sweet family. I love seeing them all and you too of course!
ReplyDeleteLOL....yes it was TIMELY!
DeleteYour daughters are beautiful inside and out. What cute shirts for the run. LOL about you running. I have always told people if you see me running then they should run too because it means something bad is chasing me!!!! I would love to run by my 61 year old knees do not agree! Love seeing your beautiful grand kiddo's. Glad your granddaughter had a great sleepover weekend with you. Have a great week. xoxo
ReplyDeleteLOL! I have this feeling that if something was chasing me I would faint with a heartattack so no running would be involved! LOL!
DeleteI wish they would leave the time alone! I do enjoy the evenings now, stays light longer which means more time for evening porch-sitting! Always fun to spend time with the grands, we're having another great grand!! My grandson called me yesterday to share the good news, I can hardly wait until September, another precious baby to love.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Miss Mary! How awesome! More babies to love.
DeleteSuch great pics. So much fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie to suggest Hallmark movies with a blanket! I notice how you let the kids pick the restaurant. I think that is so important. She must have felt so special. Love your family. You are beautiful people.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. I most often let them pick their choice of where they would like to eat. And I try to have on hand their favorite snacks and foods. She had a good time.
DeleteHow awesome your 3 girls, the Sole Sisters, ran together Cindy! And I love that your granddaughter suggested curling up under blankets and watch Hallmark movies! You have taught her well 😂
ReplyDeleteJenna
They done awesome! They have another run this month to attend.
DeleteYou are so right. Time surely does march on, in spite of how much we want it to slow down. We see it in our dear children and their children, and we see it each time we look in the mirror! Ha! But, so thankful for each moment we are given with our dear loved ones and have to just make the most of our time on this earth. Hugs and blessings to you today, dear lady!
ReplyDeleteTime waits on no one. So thankful for the moments and thankful for you Cheryl. You are surely a precious gal with such a wonderful Christ-like spirit.
DeleteWe just had Cmas and now we're headed towards Easter. Goodness, time truly is going at break neck speed. What a cute Granddaughter and what great memories you all made together. I've had my two Granddaughters this week and we've had a good time. What a little sweetheart to tell you that she'd watch a Hallmark movie with you. Hats off to your girls! Like you, about the only things I would run for is the county line. :o)) Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteChristmas will be here before we know it!
DeleteYour granddaughter is adorable with that sweet smile.
ReplyDeleteSo much is had with your family as usual.
We were doing the same thing, in the company of our two daughters and their children, except I didn't take pics for my post... oh well. Next time.
Blessings to you and yours in such trying times with a pandemic in the world.
Fabby
Enjoy your family Fabby.
DeleteOh, "If I could put time in a bottle"....remember that old Jim Croce song, or are you too young for that? If only we could keep time from marching on so quickly. Our little ones grow up so fast...but you are doing the best thing by spending as much time as possible with your loved ones as often as possible. They will always treasure these memories you are making with them. So happy for you to have this blessing.
ReplyDeleteOh yes I do remember that song. LOL!
DeleteYou are so blessed with such a sweet family. Your granddaughter is precious. Love your Easter vignettes and table. Spring is such a beautiful time. Stay healthy in these trying times. Hugs and blessings.
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