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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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{Picture Overload} WARNING-GRANDS ON BOARD






Well Nana has been back at it again snapping pictures of two of grandgirls. These girls are sisters and they each have their own unique personality in which I wouldn't have it any other way. They each bring their own style and charisma to the table and it surely makes life more interesting and fun.


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This girl loves her some ball playing. She plays travel ball and enjoys it so much. She is our "Sports" girl for sure.  She's little but oh is she fast!

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Just give this cute girl a dance costume or for that matter, any kind of prissy clothes, makeup and jewelry and she is good to go. She loves to dance.




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This girl right here loves her some Star Bucks and enjoys being with her friends and family.

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This sweet thing here loves glitter, bling, dress up and dippin dots ice cream!  Most often the first place she explores is my latest jewelry buys! She is truly a girl after my own heart because she LOVES her some lipstick!

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Marty and I took a little time for "Just us" and went on a little weekend trip to the beach. We truly had a great time. We are VERY much about our family life but....we had each other before we had the children.....LOL!

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Yep, he even done a little much needed snoozing...





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I hope that you all have a wonderful week and enjoy life to the fullest my friends. You know? Life is hard. So many bad and sad things happening everyday and well, the media is full of bad news. But, I have some GOOD NEWS!


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P.S. I am still not used to the new blogger styles and have had no time to work on them. I am still having problems getting my pictures to load. GRR....So may we just bear with one another through the new transition.

Hugs and blessings, Cindy
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  1. thepaintedapron.comJune 8, 2020 at 10:54 AM

    You have quite the posers Cindy, adorable...and your beach getaway was amazing!!!
    Jenna

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 8, 2020 at 11:05 AM

      Most of the time Jenna they do well for pictures. Thank goodness cause we are always snapping one it seems. LOL! Weekend away was wonderful.

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  2. Pam RichardsonJune 8, 2020 at 1:34 PM

    Cindy, I love photos of your two grands, they are beautiful sisters. Your little get away looks perfect. Happy Monday!

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  3. Lowcarb team memberJune 8, 2020 at 1:39 PM

    Just had to stop by …
    Lovely to see all of your photographs.
    Grands are just the best aren't they :)

    All the best Jan

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 8, 2020 at 2:18 PM

      Thanks Jan and yes, grands are the icing on the cake of life.

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  4. SusanJune 8, 2020 at 2:06 PM

    Love all the pictures!! That resort you stayed at looks so nice! I added a family picture at my blog and will add more on Thursday's post. Enjoy your week!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 8, 2020 at 2:20 PM

      Thanks Susan. It was very nice . We enjoyed our time away.

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  5. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 8, 2020 at 2:13 PM

    The girls are just too cute and are so different like my Avery (sporty and Starbucks), and Ella (girlie and tea parties). It’s fun to see both sides. I’m happy that you and Marty got always for a nice getaway. That surely revives your spirits. I liked your parting message! 🙏🏻 God bless you! ❤️

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 8, 2020 at 2:21 PM

      Thanks Kitty. I love how each of our grands are unique in their own way. Makes life interesting.

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  6. Yellow Rose ArborJune 8, 2020 at 3:31 PM

    I always enjoy seeing your creative pictures! Those girls are soooo pretty! Love the ballerina in high top shoes! LOL! Great that you stayed at the Castillo, we've eaten there a lot, but never stayed there, What a wonderful splurge!

    Katherine

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 8, 2020 at 3:59 PM

      Thanks Katherine. The day we shot those pictures it had rained off and on all day but cleared up just in time to get some great shots. Marty and I had a great time. Castillo has a warm Mediterranean feel to it and it was a nice weekend outing for sure. But of course my happy place is non other than the beach.

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  7. Granny MarigoldJune 8, 2020 at 3:53 PM

    Lovely grands and lovely you, Cindy. I love that your family means so much to you.

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 8, 2020 at 4:00 PM

      Thanks GM. Hope your week is going great for you.

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  8. ChristineJune 8, 2020 at 4:04 PM

    When you announced that there were "Picture Overload" I got excited.
    You know how to take a great picture and I'm learning from you! Plus, your grands are adorable and beautiful!
    Time away at the beach is always perfect and you just proved that!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 9, 2020 at 2:01 PM

      Thanks Christine. Time away is always nice . Sometimes I think just the mere change of scenery does our soul good.

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  9. Pamela M. SteinerJune 8, 2020 at 4:13 PM

    Beautiful pictures of beautiful girls...they take after their beautiful grandmother! So glad you had that little beach getaway. Sometimes we just need to get away from the noise of this old world for a while and soak up God's SONshine! Thank you for sharing. I haven't tried the new format again yet. I tried it one time and didn't like the way it did pictures either, and that frustrates me because you know I love to put lots of pictures on here too! I hope they can work out the bugs!! Have a blessed and beautiful week.

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 9, 2020 at 2:02 PM

      About the time we get used to the new format they will change it again LOL! Things are always changing aren't they?

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  10. MargieJune 8, 2020 at 7:26 PM

    You have such great eye for photography. Your grandkids must have a blast during your photo shoots.

    I'm hanging on to the legacy Blogger as long as possible!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 9, 2020 at 2:03 PM

      Girl, I figured I might better go ahead and dive in. Since I only post one day a week I knew it would take me all week messing with it! LOL!

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  11. Saleslady371June 8, 2020 at 8:37 PM

    I love it that our kids/grands are all different, too. I love your blog make over. It does take time to learn the styles but it's fun. Your photos are excellent.

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 9, 2020 at 2:04 PM

      Thank you Mary. I just need to have to learn one thing at a time and for a while now seems I am having to learn lots of new things. GRR!

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  12. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 9, 2020 at 7:55 AM

    Cindy,
    The pictures of the Grands are just adorable!! And also beautiful pictures of your vacation!!
    Thanks so much for stopping by!
    Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 9, 2020 at 2:05 PM

      Thanks Debbie. It was a great weekend getaway for sure. But family beach time coming in July and I love watching those grands have such a good time on the beach. Plus, we do lots of good eating! LOL!

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  13. CherylJune 9, 2020 at 8:13 AM

    You are doing great with the new platform, sweet friend. God bless you and your beautiful family!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 9, 2020 at 2:06 PM

      Thank you Cheryl. I hope you and your family are doing well friend.

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  14. Heather{Our Life In a Click}June 9, 2020 at 8:18 AM

    Beautiful photos of your grands! Love reading about their interests and personalities! It's so nice you and Marty got away- just the two of you! We need that one on one time. The beach looked gorgeous. I'm with Marty--needing a nap on the beach! Your new blog look is great!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 9, 2020 at 2:07 PM

      Thanks Heather Lou. Yes we do need one on one time. I am amaze at the couples I know that never get away with their spouse even if its just for a date night. Or in my case...day date. LOL!

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  15. Lady of the ManorJune 9, 2020 at 8:18 AM

    These pics are really great, you captured these little ladies perfectly. After reading their likes and styles, I could really see those in your photos. You are a gifted photographer, Cindy!! I'm glad you and your hubby got some time away. I would love to get away with J but we are currently having Andy home as he is changing jobs (and moving MUCH closer to home!!!) so we are enjoying being with him. He is quite the baker so that's kind of like a vacation, right?? Lol!!!

    About Blogger, I just used legacy this time and will play with the new format for my next post. Have a great week!!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 9, 2020 at 2:12 PM

      Thanks lady. Glad Andy is home and especially since he likes baking!!! YES girl! I love baking and well, cooking too. Especially trying out new things. Marty said If I stayed home every day I would bake and cook everything in the house. He is right!

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  16. Linda StollJune 9, 2020 at 9:33 AM

    Ah .... the grandkiddos! We finally get to see them next week after a long hiatus since Thanksgiving. Your pictures make me smile, friend. And while mind might not be quite as glamorous, I just can't wait to hug them all again!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 9, 2020 at 2:13 PM

      I so THRILLED Linda that you are finally going to get to see your grandbabies! Oh girl, I can't even imagine how you have felt. I a sure there will be lots of hugging going on. Make lots of pictures!

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  17. JunkchiccottageJune 9, 2020 at 9:36 AM

    Love to see your grands they are all so adorable . Don't you just love those sweet little get aways with just the two of you. I have one coming up on Friday with the hubby. Cannot wait to feel some normal again. Have a great day and wonderful week.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 9, 2020 at 2:14 PM

      Thanks Kris. I know you are excited about your getaway too! Girl, enjoy every moment.

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  18. PamJune 9, 2020 at 2:29 PM

    BEACH...oh how I want to be on the BEACH.....nice. Great pics of the grands.

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 10, 2020 at 8:08 AM

      Thanks Pam. I am ready to go back to the beach. Thankfully I have been several times already and going back for a week next month with family.

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  19. BarbaraJune 9, 2020 at 8:41 PM

    Your blog design is looking great. Your photography steals the show, for sure! You've done some really clever things with it!!

    And your beach getaway -- how beautiful was that?!!!!! Thanks for the cheery, upbeat post.

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 10, 2020 at 8:09 AM

      Glad you stopped by Barbara. Lord we all need cheery these days for sure.

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  20. Lady LindaJune 9, 2020 at 9:47 PM

    Such a delight to read your blog post and see all those lovely girls.

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  21. BonnieJune 10, 2020 at 8:22 AM

    Glad you got a nice getaway! The girls are so pretty and you photograph them well.

    I love your closing message.

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 10, 2020 at 8:30 AM

      Thanks Bonnie. My kiddos was born with a camera in their face. LOL!

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  22. Lea @ CiCis CornerJune 11, 2020 at 9:43 PM

    Your pics are always just gorgeous. Do you use a camera or your phone camera? Such cute grandgirls! And, yea, for y'all taking time for yourselves. We all need to do that. Have a great weekend!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 12, 2020 at 7:51 AM

      Thanks Lea. I used my camera (Canon) for the shots of the girls. I always use my big boy as the girls call it when shooting a photo session for the grands. But, just for everyday use I use my cell as it makes good pictures. Yes, a getaway with your spouse is always a must to me.

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  23. VeeJune 12, 2020 at 3:07 PM

    The blog looks great! I'd have never known that you had any troubles. So glad that you and your Beloved were able to get away for a special break. More couples need to remember what you already know...there needs to be downtime for just the original two. You ended on a perfect note. I don't know what The Lord is doing (because I would have already opened a hole in the earth and swallowed a bunch of thugs) but I know He is doing something good.

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  24. handmade by amaliaJune 13, 2020 at 3:47 AM

    You have a beautiful family.
    Amalia
    xo

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  25. Linda @ Life and LindaJune 20, 2020 at 10:59 AM

    Very cute grands. The photos are darling. I see a new look here. congrats. Hugs

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  26. PamOctober 18, 2020 at 10:04 AM

    OH MY....the carrot cake cookies.....YES, SWEETS! And I love Carrot Cake. That looks AMAZING. All the food does, but hey, #1 got my attention.

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  27. Yellow Rose ArborOctober 18, 2020 at 5:14 PM

    You are so creative with your photography and those girls are so pretty. Thanks for sharing them with us!
    Glad you had a fun weekend! We are still sheltering in - we're old! :-(
    Katherine

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

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