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...
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.
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.
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.
I hope that you all have a wonderful week and remember....
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PEACE OUT!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
I just love how you go all out as a family! Love all the pictures! So much fun!
ReplyDeleteWe do have a good time and enjoy our time.
DeleteThat 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.
ReplyDeleteLOL! 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.
DeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather Lou. We sure had fun and I love dressing up!
DeleteCindy, 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving me smiles this morning. I am glad you can enjoy your family so much.
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!
DeleteOh, 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!
ReplyDeleteAwe 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!
DeleteYes, you made a great Flo! And the hippie costumes -- that brought back memories!! Great pictures and commentary to go with them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara. We sure had a fun time. Adults was all tired though! LOL!
DeleteWhat 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
ReplyDeleteThanks you Kris. Praying for you dear lady.
DeleteYou 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kitty. That wig was killing me though! LOL!
DeleteConnie, 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!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cheri. It was a fun time. So glad you got your package okay. Enjoy!
DeleteLoved seeing all of your photographs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun-time you all had together, so special.
Enjoy these last October days.
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan. It was a fun time.
DeleteYour 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.
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed reliving the 70's in dress attire. I love dressing up for our parties. Already thinking about what to be next year! LOL!
DeleteAh Cindy - you took me for snort giggling to smiling till my face hurt, to "ooohs and ahhhs" to tears.
ReplyDeleteWell done in every way, ma'am. I absolutely love this post, and you are "right on, man."
Hugs and love. ♥
It was sure fun and we've already loaned out our 70's attire! LOL!
DeleteYou 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!
ReplyDeleteGirl, 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!
DeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteLOL! 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!
DeleteCindy, 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!
ReplyDeleteFIL is a good sport about everything Pam. He enjoys our parties and being with everyone. Family....that is what it's all about.
DeleteAh, you guys are so fun! I think we're going to head out somewhere on Halloween. We're not very festive, are we!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. Head out somewhere girl...I just might head out too! LOL!
DeleteY'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!
ReplyDeleteJenna
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!
DeleteWhat 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
ReplyDeleteThanks Zenda. Hoping you are doing well lady.
DeleteWhat a fun post! And everyone looks adorable in their costumes!! I miss the big family gatherings at the farmhouse.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. I bet you do indeed miss those times.
DeleteWhat fun! I'm a child of the 60s but never was very "groovy".
ReplyDeleteSo glad you stopped by Melanie. Hope that you are doing well.
DeleteChildren 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.
ReplyDeleteSo cute.
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