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Happy May! I wanted to pop in and share a few pictures from my month of April which seemed to fly by quickly. As I am trying to catch up with my blogging friends today I realized it had been a month since I last posted. My mercy! But, I am so busy doing this thing we call life here on earth and enjoying every moment that I can. With my immediate family of 14 there is never a dull moment y'all!   We had three family birthdays in April. My SIL David, granddaughter Adalynn and oldest granddaughter Raygen.  Our favorite grandson Conner (only grandson) carried his girl to the prom. We had to snap at least one picture with Mom and Nana! Two of my elementary school friends and I get together at least once every 4-5 weeks so we went to breakfast and then to  Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. We always have so much fun.  The gardens are so beautiful that I couldn't even attempt to snap all the pictures I wanted. There are so many beautiful paintings to look at this but this was one of
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{A Mountain Birthday Celebration}

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 enjoyed a picnic lunch on the Parkway overlooking the mountain. It was so nice.

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. 

The birthday boy had a great birthday.
We are ready to go back! 
 

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


  

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  1. AnonymousOctober 16, 2022 at 6:49 PM

    A lovely post Cindy.
    So pleased the birthday boy had a great birthday.
    Your photographs were a delight to see.

    Happy mid-October wishes.

    All the best Jan
    https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/

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  2. Pam RichardsonOctober 16, 2022 at 7:18 PM

    I 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!

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 17, 2022 at 12:53 PM

      Thanks 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.

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  3. SusanOctober 16, 2022 at 7:26 PM

    Hi 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

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 17, 2022 at 12:53 PM

      Thank you Susan and happy early birthday to your hubby.

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  4. Heather{Our Life In a Click}October 16, 2022 at 9:51 PM

    I 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!!

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  5. thepaintedapron.comOctober 17, 2022 at 9:03 AM

    So 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!
    Jenna

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  6. VeeOctober 17, 2022 at 10:29 AM

    What a wonderful time away...gorgeous views, beautiful fall foliage, and a birthday boy. Excellent!

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  7. Granny MarigoldOctober 17, 2022 at 1:01 PM

    That 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!!

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 17, 2022 at 1:08 PM

      I know GM! I told my daughter to frame this picture!

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  8. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenOctober 17, 2022 at 4:21 PM

    What 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. ❤️

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  9. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 17, 2022 at 4:51 PM

    What 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!

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  10. MargieOctober 17, 2022 at 5:14 PM

    What a fun birthday getaway! The mountains must have looked spectacular in the fall.

    My eagle eyes also spotted Crunch and Munch popcorn. That was a fave snack, but I haven't had it in years.

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  11. handmade by amaliaOctober 18, 2022 at 12:46 AM

    Looks to me like a perfect birthday. Good for you both!
    Amalia
    xo

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  12. CherylOctober 18, 2022 at 12:56 AM

    Aw, 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.

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 20, 2022 at 2:33 PM

      Thank you Cheryl. Looking forward to our next study.

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  13. BarbaraOctober 18, 2022 at 6:57 PM

    My 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!

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  14. PamOctober 18, 2022 at 8:37 PM

    What 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?

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 20, 2022 at 2:33 PM

      Thank Pam. Yes girl, a couple of years ago we both were sick time we pulled up to the cabin!

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  15. Lea @ CiCis CornerOctober 18, 2022 at 8:46 PM

    What a great time for you and Hubby in such a lovely place. Always enjoy sharing in your lives.

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  16. ZendaOctober 23, 2022 at 8:37 PM

    This looked like a beautiful way to spend a birthday! You both look so happy and relaxed. Wishing Marty many more happy birthdays!

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  17. Linda StollOctober 29, 2022 at 11:26 AM

    so much joy, so much love, so much to celebrate! thanks for sharing your October life with us, friend. happy weekend.

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  18. LindaOctober 30, 2022 at 11:16 AM

    Such 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.

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 30, 2022 at 5:46 PM

      Awe girl, I understand. Seems I have been so busy as well. So happy for you with your move.

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  19. MaryMay 29, 2023 at 8:50 PM

    You have the best adventures!

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

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