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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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{Birthday Celebrations, Soccer Game and More}

Happy Sunday afternoon y'all! Winding it down after a wonderful day of birthday celebrations.


 Our lovely granddaughter Raygen turned 19 years old day. It just seemed like yesterday that I was rocking her and singing to her. She is such a lovely young Christian woman that loves Jesus, her family and friends deeply. She's talented and the Lord has gifted her with a beautiful singing voice, a love to play piano, guitar and write some of her own songs. She blesses us with singing on our praise and worship team at church and if you want to see me cry UGLY, then let her get up there and sing solo! Lordy, this nana's heart just soars with joy! She surely has made us proud and we are praying for blessings to abound her in life. 


We also celebrated my soninlove's birthday as his special day was April 11th. David is such a good sport to go along with whatever I ask him to do and didn't hesitate putting on his birthday hat. Of course, I do feed him Sunday dinner each week! LOL! I made the two birthday kids their very own Bundt cakes and of course we had cupcakes, brownies and ice cream too. 


We enjoy watching our grands participate in activities that they enjoy and our little Annaleigh enjoys soccer. She had a fan club to watch her for this game and made 4 goals. We laughed at her as each time she made a goal she would stop to see if her mom was watching her. About the 2nd time I noticed her doing that I decided to look around the crowd. My heart actually hurt at the parents and grandparents that I saw looking at their phones instead of watching their babies play that day. Ya know? They are only little once. I am sure cell phones will be out a long, long time. Okay, I will quit preaching for now. LOL!


A friend of mine sent this little meme to me and I thought it was worth sharing. Hope that you enjoy it. 


I don't know about you but I sure am feeling the beach calling my name. Maybe I need to plan myself a day to the beach. Y'all wanna go with me? We can laugh, talk, eat lots of snacks and people watch! My favorite thing to do!

Happy Week to you all. 

Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  1. Pamela M. SteinerApril 16, 2023 at 8:55 PM

    Happy Birthday to your lovely Raygen! She is truly beautiful inside and out! What a blessing to find in this day and age! And also Happy Birthday to your sweet Son in Love! I love it when the guys are such good sports! And such fun to watch those little ones playing soccer and other sports. Yes, it is a shame that parents are just as bad as teenagers with their phones in their faces all the time. That is so sad. Your beach trip idea sounds like a lot of fun!! I hope you can go and take a bunch with you! I haven't spent a day at the beach in years...I know I'd be cooked like a lobster if I went! LOL. Have a blessed and wonderful week. I loved this post (as always!!)

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 17, 2023 at 2:05 PM

      Thank you Pam. Oh, I tried to sit outside a while today to get some sun but didn't realize it was so cool until I walked out. I love the beach and tan easy however, I have to be so careful as my days of being stupid in the sun has surely showed skin damage. The young and the stupid! LOL!

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  2. AnonymousApril 17, 2023 at 12:37 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday to Raygen and David. Birthdays with loved ones are just wonderful occasions to show our love!!
    I totally agree that it's sad to see parents and even grandparents looking at their phones instead of their children/grandchildren. I want to go over and give people a good shake and say Wake up!! The years pass so quickly! Look what you're missing.
    Granny M

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 17, 2023 at 2:07 PM

      Thank you GM. Your post are still showing up Anonymous and I am not sure why. Blogger I am sure! YES, I too felt the same way as I watching Annaleigh play and looking around at those not watching their little ones. Made me so sad. Raygen and David had a wonderful birthday. Thanks sweet lady.

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  3. thepaintedapron.comApril 17, 2023 at 4:51 PM

    Happy Birthday to your sweet and talented granddaughter! I love that you do family dinners every Sunday, such a fabulous tradition. I really love the Six Stories you shared, thank you! I hope you have a wonderful week and a day at the beach very soon!
    Jenna

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  4. MargieApril 17, 2023 at 5:46 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday to Raygen!

    Sounds like Little Annaleigh knows how to bend it like Beckman!

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 18, 2023 at 12:11 PM

      Thanks Margie. Annaleigh just started playing last year and I can tell she has grown in the game. I love seeing the different life skills she is learning by being part of a team.

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  5. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenApril 17, 2023 at 9:29 PM

    Yes, I want to go to the beach with you, Cindy!!! Oh if only I lived close by.
    Happy Birthday to your beautiful, gifted, and wonderful Raygen and to your good sport, SIL! Your family sure is blessed. How cute about your little Annaleigh and looking for her mom. I agree about the phones…so sad. Thank you for sharing the meme with us. I loved that! Big hugs!

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 18, 2023 at 12:12 PM

      Come on Kitty! I will get Marty to put the tent up for us and put out the beach chairs! Oh the fun we would have.

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  6. Pam RichardsonApril 17, 2023 at 11:11 PM

    Happy birthday to beautiful and talented Raygen. I know you are proud of her and you should be. I always enjoy your family photos! Wishing you a lovely week, Cindy!

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  7. PamApril 18, 2023 at 12:26 PM

    Merries bday to your Raygen. Beautiful family, beautiful pics.

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  8. SusanApril 18, 2023 at 5:36 PM

    Happy Birthday to Raygen and you son in law! I know the feeling because I felt it too when my granddaughter sang on the worship team the first time. We try to support our grandkids with their different events. We keep a wall calendar of events. My hubby is Ampa Uber! We are blessed. Enjoy your week, Cindy!

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  9. Visits With MaryApril 18, 2023 at 8:39 PM

    Happy, Happy Birthday to your wonderful Raygen!! What a special young woman she has become, you are truly blessed. Always enjoy hearing about your family activities, once again, you are a blessed lady!!

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  10. Rajani RehanaApril 19, 2023 at 4:12 AM

    Beautiful blog

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  11. BarbaraApril 19, 2023 at 12:37 PM

    I would love to go to the beach with you, Cindy, but my calendar is full. Do take lots of pictures!! Love the "Six Little Stories...." What creative thinking!

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  12. Lowcarb team memberApril 22, 2023 at 7:04 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday to Raygen.
    Our eldest Grandson will be 19yr this year, the time flies by so quickly.

    Enjoy your April days.

    All the best Jan

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  13. AnonymousMay 2, 2023 at 7:52 PM

    Family birthday celebrations are such fun! The beach is calling me - calling and calling and I need to go! I love the beach on the other side of the country from your beach. Wouldn't it be fun if we could sit on a beach and chat until we run out of things to say?
    ~Adrienne~

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  14. CherylJune 28, 2023 at 9:11 AM

    I've been craving some time at the beach, too! Happy Belated Birthday to Raygen and David!

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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