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{It's A New Beginning Y'all}

  It's a tad late to wish a  Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily.  I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
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{Beaching with the Girls}





Good Sunday afternoon everyone. I hope that you all are having a wonderful Sunday and that tomorrow, July 4th, that you enjoy your red, white and blues. I just returned from from a short getaway to Fernandina Beach with my three daughters and we had such a wonderful time. We had one shower of rain but needless to say, I was a drowned rat! But oh did it ever feel so good and I simply just give praise for the much needed rain and time away with the girls.


I for sure got the biggest soaking but then I can't move as fast as my girls! LOL! 

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We had a lovely meal at the Boathouse one evening. We had about an hour wait so we walked around the historic district for a bit and oh my! I found the cutest little Christmas ornament shop. I can't believe I did not take any pictures. Especially when I LOVE ALL THINGS CHRISTMAS. 

There is nothing like the sound of the ocean and the clean salt air to me. 




We had brunch one morning at Sliders and one can never go wrong with Grits and Shrimp. 



Everything we all ordered was delicious. Marty and I have eaten there before but this was the girls first time of trying Sliders. I am pretty sure they will go back. 


I guess it would be safe to say we love seafood. Marty and I enjoyed a nice little seafood ourselves out by the pond.


The three youngest grands had a sleepover with me one day last week and of course we must have sprinkles with our pancakes! 


We baked cookies and ate lots of them!


I have some costume jewelry that belonged to my late MIL so the girls had to play with a few pieces.


This little one wanted to help me sweep the kitchen floor so the next thing I knew she was sweeping away with the fire place sweeper. LOL! 


We done a few yoga poses but they enjoyed stretching their legs I think the best. Though I must say that from them being in dance they sure had some of those poses down to a tee!

I hope that you all have a wonderful and safe 4th of July holiday with your family and friends. I was reminded of where my true freedom comes from when I was working on my Focus for July. May we never take for the granite the freedoms that we do have. Happy 4th to you all.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
 
 

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  1. VeeJuly 3, 2022 at 6:15 PM

    That picture of you is fabulous! Joy written all over it. How delightful that you got away with your daughters. And I love the grandgirlies spending time at your house. I think your little grand is ingenious using a broom just her size. Have a blessed Independence Day.

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    1. Creations By CindyJuly 4, 2022 at 2:18 PM

      She loved that little fire place sweeper. Made me chuckle but was thrilled she wanted to help.

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  2. Pam RichardsonJuly 4, 2022 at 8:55 AM

    Cindy, what a fun time with your daughters at the beach. It is hard to tell that you are the mother, beautiful daughters and mother. The food looks amazing and I know you enjoyed the grands. Happy 4th to you and yours!

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  3. LindaJuly 4, 2022 at 9:05 AM

    Beautiful!!! Wishing you a lovely July 4th. smiles

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  4. Granny MarigoldJuly 4, 2022 at 2:36 PM

    What a delightful get-away for you and your girls. Such a lovely bunch. And those grand-girlies too. Sweet!

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  5. MargieJuly 4, 2022 at 5:04 PM

    What a fun getaway with your daughters. The seafood dishes made my mouth water! You're definitely living the beach life, Cindy!

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  6. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJuly 4, 2022 at 5:25 PM

    How wonderful to just have a special time away with your daughters. You all looked so beautiful. I love shrimp and grits and that made me swoon to see that dish. The sleepover looked like a lot of fun. I'm having one of those tomorrow with my two little ones. Thanks for sharing the JOY and messages. Happy Independence Day. God Bless America!

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    1. Creations By CindyJuly 5, 2022 at 1:09 PM

      Enjoy your littles Kitty. They bring us such joy.

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  7. Linda StollJuly 4, 2022 at 10:48 PM

    my daughters and their daughters and all have been in and out this past week. i feel so blessed~

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  8. Pamela M. SteinerJuly 5, 2022 at 7:05 AM

    What a joy-filled and happy post, and I LOVE the picture of you all wet! I think that's one of my favorite pictures of you, because it it just pure joy and so natural...you glow! You and your girls are all so lovely! And then you and your grand-girls are also so lovely! what a blessing!! And so much fun!!! I would love to be one of your grand-girls! I never got to do those kinds of things with either of my grandmothers...now I see what I missed and I want a do-over!! LOL. Have a blessed and wonderful week. Thank you for this lovely happy post.

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    1. Creations By CindyJuly 5, 2022 at 1:12 PM

      I have such fond memories, wonderful memories of my grandparents and I sure hope I am making lots of memories for my grands Pam. They are a true joy.

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  9. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJuly 5, 2022 at 8:29 AM

    I love that first photo of you!! And also the one of your and the girls.....memories! And your little "sweeper" was very clever

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  10. thepaintedapron.comJuly 5, 2022 at 9:09 AM

    What a fun trip, no boys allowed! Good times...

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  11. Heather{Our Life In a Click}July 5, 2022 at 10:52 AM

    Looks like so much fun. I do love the beach too. Food tastes better there too!! You ladies all look gorgeous!! What cuties those grands are. I used to love playing with my grandmother's jewelry. I hope you had a nice holiday!

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  12. SusanJuly 5, 2022 at 2:21 PM

    Hi Cindy, I love all your pictures. I especially like the one of you on the beach. I a looking forward to going to the beach after I come back from Texas. It gets really busy at our beaches. It is nice to see how close you are to your girls. Your grands look so happy too! Enjoy your week!

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  13. JunkchiccottageJuly 5, 2022 at 4:44 PM

    It looks like lots of fun with your girls. Yummy food, the salt air and beach. Doesn't get any better than that. Glad you all had a safe and wonderful 4th. xoxo Kris

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  14. Lea @ CiCis CornerJuly 5, 2022 at 5:47 PM

    What a fun time. I wish our daughter and I could get away together, but between her schooling and 3 little boys, it just isn't happening anytime soon. Always fun to stop by and see what you've been up to.

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  15. BarbaraJuly 5, 2022 at 5:55 PM

    Beautiful beach, beautiful restaurant, and beautiful people. The ONLY reason your foodie pictures did not make me hungry was because I had a root beer float just before sitting down to ready your blog post. If my tummy had been empty, it would have been growling, for sure!

    Yes, indeed, our freedom is because of our redemption through Jesus Christ. Such a good reminder!!

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  16. Saleslady371July 5, 2022 at 9:53 PM

    A girls' time away at the beach with your daughters looks so refreshing and fun. And those little ones..how cute are they. Yes, we embrace freedom in this country; a mighty high price was paid for it! Love you, Cindy.

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  17. BonnieJuly 7, 2022 at 6:02 PM

    Cindy, You are always full of joy! So fun to see you enjoy your grands of all ages. Y'all eat well and play hard. Great summer photos.

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  18. CherylJuly 12, 2022 at 1:47 AM

    Aw! How wonderful that you got to get away with your girls! It looks like you had an amazing time! God bless you, sweet friend.🙏❤

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  19. CarolineJuly 20, 2022 at 9:21 AM

    Such a lovely photos. I love your outfit, you look stunningly beautiful in it. And your daughter's, they look beautiful and fabulous in their dresses. You look so happy in all your photos, seems your having so much fun in your short getaway trip. And those lovely angels, they are so adorable.<3

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

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