I hope that you all have enjoyed this beautiful Easter Sunday. He is risen! I wanted to end the month of March in sharing a few of my favorite photos from the month. Celebrated my favorite grandsons birthday. Conner is 18 now! Our beautiful Mallory Grace all decked out for the prom. The youngest grands (sisters) were flower girls in their uncle's wedding. The oldest one was in her element of dress up. The younger one, not so much. THAT HAIR BAND ITCHED HER HEAD she said! I purchased a new pair of wedges that I love. I am always skeptical about ordering shoes or clothing but read the reviews on Amazon and went for it. Love the color and the style. The youngest grand loves to take selfies and play with the filters. Marty colored Easter eggs. He always colors at least a dozen every year. He always says he's doing it for the grands but I know he does it because of the inner child in him! LOL! I went with the little ones to Disney on Ice and we had the best time. I think I enjo
I managed to get a little more Fall decor done and I was glad as I told my daughter's...it won't be long and I'll be decorating for Christmas. I know that God knew what He was doing but y'all, I really think some holidays are too close together. LOL!
My little grands love my OLD scarecrow. Bless his little heart, he used to light up but that tore up a few years ago. However, he is still in the family.
We went and watched our favorite grandson play his last home football game. Needless to say he has quite a fan club.
My grandgirl Mallory wanted to do a little target practicing to gear up for rifle season. I must say, "she is one sharp little shooter".
She takes after Nana.....Ha!
Marty's birthday is October 10 but we celebrated a week early with Sunday dinner and his favorite, pecan pie and rocky road ice cream. He will be out of town a few days with his dad among the old Georgia pines muzzleloading so an early celebration was called for.
My oldest daughter baked her sisters and I a loaf of pumpkin bread. Guess what I will be having with my coffee in the morning? YUM!
Our ladies kicked off Wednesday night with a brand new bible study and two of us leaders (standing) one in the black top and myself...prayerfully decided to step down from leading ladies on Wednesday nights. Donna has been leading for over 30 years and it's been 24-25 years for me. This was nothing that just happened but something we truly felt the Lord had placed upon our hearts. We however will be leading a future day time class for ladies that may rather step away from the late Wednesday nights, those that can't drive at night or those that have children in school and are looking for a bible study to attend. I am very excited at how God went before us, leveled the mountain, prepared our hearts and to top it off, He gave our Wednesday night ladies six new leaders. We are so excited for them! We shared our hearts on Wednesday night with the leaders as well as those attending the study and we prayed scripture over the new leaders. We gave each new leader a prayer journal with a hand written note from us with scripture along with a book mark. We bought the cutest little torches to pass on to each and we got each of them a prayer shawl. A representation of the fact that they have been called to teach the living Word of God and that the most important thing they can do is to PRAY to the one whom loves them more than He loved himself. We went into detail with the representation a prayer shawl. It was a very emotional time for us but also a time to say, "GOD AIN'T THROUGH WITH US". The doors He has opened and is opening has been beyond what we could ever imagine with ministering and mentoring women.
Happy early birthday to Marty! I love seeing your family photos and reading what you all are doing. I baked pumpkin bread and have been enjoying it with my morning coffee. God leads us in new paths if we trust Him. Happy week sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam. I am having a slice of that yummy pumpkin bread with my coffee this mornings.
DeleteYour home is looking very Autumnal and decorated. Your Thanksgiving and Christmas sure do come right after each other. I've always been glad our Thanksgiving is the second Monday in October ( yep, that's coming right up).
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your hubby. I love how your family does so much all together!!
I honestly do the most decorating at Christmas as it is my most favorite time of the holiday season. Our family does so very much together and it makes me one happy Nana. Thanks GM for the birthday wishes for Marty.
DeleteWell if it didn't feel like Fall before I read this post, it certainly does now! All your decorations are beautiful. I'm sure your family enjoys it so much.
ReplyDeleteYou have indeed had a busy week full of blessings received and blessings given.
Thanks Barbara. It's surely busy times with all my family but love it.
DeleteYour house looks so cozy and welcoming for fall. My favorite season!! I've been doing a little fall decorating here and there but now that it's October I can really go for it! What a beautiful family you and Marty have! Such blessings. Football games must be so fun with your favorite grandson playing!! Enjoy this lovely time my friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Heather. I am pretty sure I have done all the fall decor I will do though. My kitchen/dining area and living room is usually what I decorate for most holidays but now Christmas....oh that is a different story! LOL! It is fun watching Conner play football. Grandgirl Mallory has a volleyball game this week too. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
DeleteGood Monday morning sweet friend. Oh always love to see how family is so important and such a blessing to all be together. Your bible study women's group too. What a great and fun group of women brought together with God. I am making pumpkin bread in the oven as I write this. Have a great new week. xoxo Kris
ReplyDeleteMy pumpkin bread was so yummy this morning with coffee. I plan to make a batch soon. Have a great day Kris.
DeleteYour home looks wonderful decked out for Fall Cindy! Pumpkin bread seems to be trending right now, perfect Fall food! I love to see your family having fun together, best of times!
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Thanks Jenna. I am hoping to get some made myself before long.
DeleteAw! I can only imagine how sad and emotional it was for everyone as you and your friend stepped down from leading the Bible study group. I am sad, and I am not even in your class! But seasons do change, don't they? And with each new season comes new and fresh blessings from the Lord. I am so thankful you are just redirecting and will still be leading Bible studies. You are far too valuable to retire! LOL! Sending much love your way today, sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteAwe Cheryl, it was indeed emotional. So many ties over the years. But, giving God the praise that He is not through with us. We will still minister to women but in a different way, day and time. I am excited about what He has in store for us too.
DeleteI'm admiring your beautiful fall decor, Cindy!
ReplyDeleteOur Canadian Thanksgiving is next weekend. I'm glad we celebrate it early (2nd Monday of October) so that it's spaced out from Halloween and Christmas.
Thank you Margie. I forget that you do Thanksgiving early. I really do think Thanksgiving and Christmas for us is too close together. LOL!
DeleteI've never heard of a prayer shawl but I think it is a beautiful idea. We all need that comfort from time to time. Love seeing your family! Your girls are all just gorgeous...just like you! Happy Birthday to Marty! He is surrounded by love!
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet lady.
DeleteYour house is looking good ... wonderful Fall décor.
ReplyDeleteLovely family photographs, so nice to see the happy smiling faces.
Happy birthday to Marty.
All the best Jan
What is lovelier than choosing to leave well ...
ReplyDeleteWonderful words Linda.
DeleteLook at all that colorful fall decor! So pretty! So great to leave on solid ground and I know you are a blessing as a Bible teacher. Enjoy the rest of your week!
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing all of your pretty decorations. :) And hey, I have that same Realtree shirt as you. We have done that before, I believe! ha, ha. I just can't believe it's already fall. My birthday is next week and I feel like it should still be ... May. lol Time sure does fly! I am already thinking of Christmas, myself. I agree, it comes very quickly!
ReplyDeleteYes we do have the same shirt. I have several Realtree shirts in different colors. LOL!
DeleteHi Cindy, wow I can totally relate to being busy and understand the important in spending time with our families! I love all the pictures! I too have decorated around our fireplace but have not taken pictures. That is so nice that you presented prayer shawls to everyone. I was a leader in women's ministry for 12 years, and did lay counseling half those years. In 2007 my ministry became my family, taking care of my aging parents and helping with the new grands. We are blessed and we have a beautiful families! Thanks for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteI love women's ministries. But it is time to change things up a bit. And there is nothing like family.
DeleteWonderful seasonal decorations. My favorite time of year.
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xo
Thanks. My favorite holiday season is Christmas but by the time Fall decor rolls around I am surely ready for it.
DeleteHello Sweet Lady,
ReplyDeleteYour home and lifestyle always make me happy. Your love of the Lord and keeping your family all tucked in His love is a true testimony to goodness!
Now, I want to know when you are going to go hunting??
I remember last year and that trophy buck!
Big Hugs,
Jemma
Thanks friend. Oh girl...my buck is still being talked about! LOL! I am having him mounted and hope to have him back soon. I did go bow hunting but no harvest. Getting my gear ready for rifle season though...
DeleteWhat a wonderful birthday celebration for Marty! Always a joy to come for a "visit" with you and see your beautiful family. They sure are a great fan club! And how amazing that you led such a wonderful group of ladies for so many years, and have others that are able to continue on for you. May the Lord continue to bless mightily this gathering of ladies that love the Lord. Much love and hugs sent your way :)
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet lady.
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