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{March is well under way}

February days are now gone and March has officially kicked in.   I finally purchased a new monthly focus board.  We ventured out for a day date which included a movie. I love our day dates. I will give my honest review about the movie for those interested. I wanted to see this movie as it was based on a true story. I did enjoy the movie but oh my, it was a tear jerker from the get go! It ended good but mercy! Let's just say that I am thankful that no one was sitting close enough to see my tear stained face. I am glad that I saw it but I am good for a while on sad movies, even if they do end good!   My oldest daughter, her husband and their son participated in the Spartan race which is a series of obstacle courses that challenge. They done so well. As you can see from the pictures it gets pretty muddy!  My three daughters participate each year in the Gate River Run. I love it that they do this together. They have so much support & encouragement from all the onlookers. I am just

{Far Out, Peace, Groovy Baby}


 Our Conner Family had our annual Halloween/Fall Party and as always it was so much fun. Marty and I decided this year to Be GROOVY. I wasn't sure if I could out do FLO from last year.



I honestly had so much fun dressing up from an era of time that I remember all too well. Great songs from the 70's, lots of dancing, love beads and well, PEACE OUT




Marty is such a good sport and it doesn't take much for him to want to have fun, especially when it involves the family. 


It's so much fun dressing up with my girls. They make life so fun and never a dull or boring moment for sure. 


One of my granddaughter's decided to be a hippie with Nana. She will be 13 in November and growing up too quickly.


My oldest granddaughter was a pirate and I might add a beautiful one at that. 




We surely had lots of different characters covered in dress up attire. 

 


We do this fun event at my Fatherinlove's home each year. We have all sorts of goodies to eat. We try to change it up each year with the main food course so this year we had taco's, taco salads with all the fixings and dessert and candy galore. We do a fishing pond with prizes, games, dancing, and well, needless to say by the time I got home I was ready for my favorite chair! 


My FIL with some of his great-grands. He moves faster than most of us. He even got out there and danced a little too. LOL! 


Such a fun time and there is nothing like family. You know, here's the thing. These family traditions don't happen by accident. It takes time, a little money, a little work, and lots of effort. Oh yes, its fun for the little ones and just to see the looks on their faces while they are having fun is priceless. BUT, it's a time of fellowship for all.  Times change...life has a way of changing, some things just can't be helped or controlled, but, my prayer is that FAMILY will always remember FAMILY. 

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I hope that you all have a wonderful week and remember....


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PEACE OUT!

Coasters that I lovely use. 


Hugs and blessings, Cindy




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  1. I just love how you go all out as a family! Love all the pictures! So much fun!

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  2. That is so great! I love how your family all comes together and knows how to really have a good time! It's great that you are close together so you can do these things. Loved all the cute costumes, and you and your sweet guy made great hippies! You make me want to come join your family! Do you have any single girls left? I still have one single son! LOL. But he's 43 and I don't know if he'll ever get married...says he's waiting to earn enough money to be able to afford a wife. Well...I told him that will never happen so you might as well find a good young lady and enjoy life before it's too late. But God knows what is best and I stay out of it...Anyway, thank you for these great pictures of a wonderful family gathering! What a blessing to see this in these days of so many families staying apart.

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    1. LOL! All my girls are married. No I am afraid if we wait to have enough money to do a lot of things in life we will never will. God's timing... We have a great time with the family. Yep, so many families can't do these family things together because of one reason or another. But giving the God the praise that we can. I am sure things will change one day with older generations.

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  3. I love that your family does this every year. It's a wonderful tradition. The taco bar sounded delish too! What a bunch of cuties you've got! You and Marty looked amazing!

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    1. Thanks Heather Lou. We sure had fun and I love dressing up!

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  4. Cindy, This is amazing. LOVE your costumes and theme. I am glad you included your picture as Flo from last year because I got a chuckle again.
    Thanks for giving me smiles this morning. I am glad you can enjoy your family so much.

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    1. Glad you enjoyed the post this morning. We sure had fun. I thought FLO was the best but I surely enjoyed dressing up like a hippie this year! So fun!

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  5. Oh, my goodness! You and Marty are just adorable - and so authentic looking! It is so neat that you all are not allowing covid to dominate your lives. It did my heart good to see all the photos of so much family and fun and no one social distancing. I am so weary of the way it is controlling so many people, keeping them apart, and causing deep rifts in families. It is wonderful that you all live fearlessly and go on with your lives full speed ahead. The costumes were all just amazing. What a fun, uplifting post to find in our inbox today!

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    1. Awe thanks Cheryl for your sweet words. Cheryl, I've truly tried to be careful in the different areas of life with COVID and trying to really be respectful of others feelings in which I have learned that some aren't. But I have also tried to not allow FEAR to put me in a pit and Satan almost done that! So, I am moving forward with much respect, being careful, and girl...washing my hands! Which, I always have so that was nothing new! We sure enjoy our parties and the kids surely had a great time. Happy Week to you!

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  6. Yes, you made a great Flo! And the hippie costumes -- that brought back memories!! Great pictures and commentary to go with them!

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    1. Thanks Barbara. We sure had a fun time. Adults was all tired though! LOL!

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  7. What a fun time Cindy. You and Marty are too adorable. Love all your costumes. Everyone looked so cute. Glad you had such a fun time together. xoxo

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  8. You really are blessed with such a fun family, my friend, but you put so much effort into those fabulous traditions. How wonderful for your FIL to participate with everyone. You and Marty were the cutest couple with your hippie attire. Thanks for keeping us smiling! Blessings for a happy week.

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  9. Connie, I want to be part of your family!!!!! This looks like soooo much fun. And you "hipsters" look great. Wish I had a bigger family...only 2 grands but they are awesome:) I received my prize package (whoopee!) and absolutely love everything. Mailed you off a card this a.m. Again, THANK YOU! Happy Halloween to you and yours!

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    1. Thanks Cheri. It was a fun time. So glad you got your package okay. Enjoy!

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  10. Loved seeing all of your photographs.
    What a fun-time you all had together, so special.

    Enjoy these last October days.

    All the best Jan

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  11. Your family Halloween party looks like so much fun! And you and Marty make great hippies!! Your entire post kept me smiling as I read and looked at your pictures.

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    1. We enjoyed reliving the 70's in dress attire. I love dressing up for our parties. Already thinking about what to be next year! LOL!

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  12. Ah Cindy - you took me for snort giggling to smiling till my face hurt, to "ooohs and ahhhs" to tears.

    Well done in every way, ma'am. I absolutely love this post, and you are "right on, man."

    Hugs and love. ♥

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    1. It was sure fun and we've already loaned out our 70's attire! LOL!

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  13. You always come up with such fun and creative costumes! I read your comment above re: wig and I concur! After an hour, I'm ready to whip my costume wig off!

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    1. Girl, I think the head cap was actually to tight and I winded up with the worst headache! Mercy! But...I suffered through it. Marty said he had to take his off before eating cause that hair was getting in face! LOL!

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  14. What incredible costumes! WOW! You really came up with some great ones. I've been wanting to find a tie dye cap like some of the football players are wearing. It just makes you FEEL groovy and young again!

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    1. LOL! Well, not sure I was feeling groovy time I got home and got those boots and wig off! But we sure had a fun time. YES girl, get you one of those tie dye caps ! Fun!

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  15. Cindy, you and hubby are the perfect hippies! Your family has so much fun being together and celebrating life’s precious moments. I know FIL enjoys every minute. Thanks for the smiles this morning!

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    1. FIL is a good sport about everything Pam. He enjoys our parties and being with everyone. Family....that is what it's all about.

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  16. Ah, you guys are so fun! I think we're going to head out somewhere on Halloween. We're not very festive, are we!

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    1. Thanks Linda. Head out somewhere girl...I just might head out too! LOL!

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  17. Y'all look fabulous! Too hilarious, how much fun your family has! We used to go all out and throw and annual Halloween party for friends, I miss those days!! Your Flo is beyond hilarious, you did really rock that girl!! Happy Halloween!
    Jenna

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    1. Thank Jenna. I really liked being FLO last year too. So much fun to dress up. Already thinking about what I can do for next year! LOL!

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  18. What a fabulous time you all had!!! Yes, family is everything and is so worth the effort of being together! Love all of these pictures! You and Marty are especially GROOVY! Z

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  19. What a fun post! And everyone looks adorable in their costumes!! I miss the big family gatherings at the farmhouse.

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    1. Thanks so much. I bet you do indeed miss those times.

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  20. What fun! I'm a child of the 60s but never was very "groovy".

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    1. So glad you stopped by Melanie. Hope that you are doing well.

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  21. Children love it when their parents and adult family get dressed up with them in costume. I love the bonding of it and I think it is worth every penny, and hour of planning! Love your family so much and your pictures tell the story.

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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