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 ...
Good Sunday afternoon! Well, it seems I am only posting about every two weeks. Not sure if I am just that busy doing other things or if it's just the season I am in y'all. However, I made it today.
The birthday boy just celebrated his special day on October 10th. We spent a week in the mountains. Between Charlotte, SC and North Carolina we saw all the beautiful leaves changing colors. Pictures do not remotely express the beauty that God has created.
We arrived about the time they called it "Leaf peeping season". I can only imagine the beauty there is to see there now.
We stayed in the cutest cabin and had all that we needed and then some. We didn't really want to leave there to go anywhere else honestly.
The weather was lovely. Cool enough in the mornings for a cozy fire and never too hot to break a sweat! YES! We just love cabin style and when the outside is just as interesting as the inside then it's a win-win.
The days of olden sat right there on the property and reminded Marty so much of the things that his grandpa owned and worked with on the farm.
A little pool tournament took place between us but needless to say I lost! MANY TIMES! LOL! Marty enjoyed the hammock and we went on a few hiking trails along the way.
We ventured down in the Valley which wasn't too far from the cabin and needless to say it was lovely.
We done a little shopping in a nearby town and met some of the nicest people. The owners of this one shop we went into was so helpful in pointing us in the right direction for anything we needed. It's so nice when you feel others go the extra mile to be kind.
I just had to share this sweet picture of our youngest two grands. Their family took a short trip to the Blue Ridge mountains and my daughter just happened to notice the girls looking out across the mountains with their arms around one another. So sweet!
I know it's mid-October but wanted to share my October focus board. My challenge this year was to do one monthly and I must say that it's something I truly look forward too each month.
I hope that your October thus far has been wonderful for you. Will be popping in to visit with you this week. Happy October!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
A lovely post Cindy.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased the birthday boy had a great birthday.
Your photographs were a delight to see.
Happy mid-October wishes.
All the best Jan
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Thank you Jan.
DeleteI am glad Marty had a wonderful birthday. Your posts always bring smiles, dear one. Do you go to the Georgia Mountains, Blue Ridge perhaps? Wishing you a lovely week, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam. We stayed in North Carolina. However, the picture of the two girls was taken in Blueridge, Ga. And...our favorite place to visit is Blueridge.
DeleteHi Cindy, I just love all the beautiful pictures! Happy Birthday to your hubby. My hubby's BD is on the 25th. We are headed to our time share in Vegas the week after. We hope to go to the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Last year we went hiking at Red Rock Park. I love hiking now. I would love to be hiking where you two were. All the beauty for sure! Great picture of the grands, just so sweet! Enjoy your week! Hugs
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan and happy early birthday to your hubby.
DeleteI always enjoy your cabin trips. This one was especially beautiful! You had a great week by the looks of it. I loved that picnic photo. Dreamy! You two look amazing. Happy Birthday Marty!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather Lou.
DeleteSo glad you had a lovely getaway Cindy, I know it must have been gorgeous in the mountains! The photo of your 2 grands is priceless...have a great week!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Thanks so much Jenna.
DeleteWhat a wonderful time away...gorgeous views, beautiful fall foliage, and a birthday boy. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Vee.
DeleteThat picture with the 2 little girls with their arms around each other just touches my heart. How incredibly sweet. Belated birthday wishes for your hubby. Your little get-away looks and sounds wonderful. You have the best times!!
ReplyDeleteI know GM! I told my daughter to frame this picture!
DeleteWhat a perfect getaway for you and the birthday boy! The cabin looked so wonderful and your picnic overlooking the scenery was so pretty. Those two darling grand girls made for the most beautiful photo. I’m so glad that your daughter caught them like that. Your focus boards are great reminders of God’s word. Have a great week, my friend. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kitty.
DeleteWhat a fabulous birthday trip! You find the neatest places to go too. I love traveling at this time of year. Enjoy your week! You need to get ALL of these printed and make a little album!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteWhat a fun birthday getaway! The mountains must have looked spectacular in the fall.
ReplyDeleteMy eagle eyes also spotted Crunch and Munch popcorn. That was a fave snack, but I haven't had it in years.
Margie, that is one of my favorite snacks!
DeleteLooks to me like a perfect birthday. Good for you both!
ReplyDeleteAmalia
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Thanks Amalia.
DeleteAw, happy birthday to Marty! May God bless the two of you with many more happy, healthy years together. I miss you so much in our study! May the Lord bless you always, sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cheryl. Looking forward to our next study.
DeleteMy October has been really great, and like yours, with abundant autumn color due to travel north of Florida! Happy Birthday to Marty. You both have a gift for finding such cozy mountain cabins for your get-a-ways!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara.
DeleteWhat a beautiful place to stay and visit. Happy Bday late...but I hope you had the best. Was it last yr one or both of you got sick on a bday trip?
ReplyDeleteThank Pam. Yes girl, a couple of years ago we both were sick time we pulled up to the cabin!
DeleteWhat a great time for you and Hubby in such a lovely place. Always enjoy sharing in your lives.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lea.
DeleteThis looked like a beautiful way to spend a birthday! You both look so happy and relaxed. Wishing Marty many more happy birthdays!
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Zenda.
Deleteso much joy, so much love, so much to celebrate! thanks for sharing your October life with us, friend. happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteSuch lovely photos my friend...so sorry I have been absent from the blog sphere. Things should start settling down now since we have moved into our home...and we now have internet and cable. grin.
ReplyDeleteAwe girl, I understand. Seems I have been so busy as well. So happy for you with your move.
DeleteYou have the best adventures!
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