Skip to main content

{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 ...
28 comments

{Happy 46th Wedding Anniversary To Us}


 Happy October everyone! I wanted to pop in today and share a few pictures. Marty and I celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary on September 23.

 Oh it seems so long ago that we said "I Do". We started dating when I was 16. Married at 18 and began a family at 20. Needless to say we have surely grown up together. Praise the Lord that we are growing "Older" together. 



We decided since it had been about 8-9 years since we had been to Savannah, Ga. that we would take a weekend there and just enjoy a scenic luncheon cruise. 


We enjoyed walking River street and sightseeing, shopping and eating of course! It was a nice get away and perfect for us as we are simply two imperfect people that fit perfectly together. 


I did spot Santa while in Savannah though! YES, I love Christmas so I had to stop at several Christmas shops!




We've had outings that have kept us quite busy and we have surely been blessed to be able to attend our grands functions and our little outings together. There is just nothing like the love of family.


As we look back over the years we truly know that our greatest accomplishments have been our family. 


I will close with this meme today and I do hope that October is simply refreshing to your mind, body and soul. Till next time.... 


Hugs and blessings, Cindy




Labels:

Comments

  1. Pam RichardsonOctober 1, 2023 at 10:17 PM

    Hi Cindy, I have missed your blog. I was in Europe when you posted 3 weeks ago and I have not caught up on reading posts. Happy, happy 46th anniversary to you and Marty. You all are so cute and you have a beautiful family. Wishing you many more years of happiness and health!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyOctober 2, 2023 at 12:27 PM

      Thanks so much Pam. I do hope that your trip was wonderful.

      Delete
  2. AnonymousOctober 1, 2023 at 11:49 PM

    Started dating at 16, married at 18 , started a family at 20...that describes me ( us) perfectly. Except that it was 1963, not 1977. Happy anniversary to you both and may the Lord bless you with many more ❤❤❤
    Granny M

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyOctober 2, 2023 at 12:29 PM

      Thanks GM. Yes girl, we were babies that grew up together. You and your husband are truly a minority with long marriages. So many today has no clue what the word committment means!

      Delete
  3. SusanOctober 2, 2023 at 3:33 AM

    Hi Cindy, Happy Anniversary!!!! I enjoyed all your pictures of your family. You look beautiful in your outfit with the black dress and scarf. Did you find some things at the Christmas shop? Christmas will be here before you know it! I am enjoying my harvest decorations for now. Thanks for visiting my blog!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Creations By CindyOctober 2, 2023 at 12:29 PM

      Thanks Susan. I did purchase an ornament. And...I about to start on my Christmas decor. I love it!

      Delete
  4. AnonymousOctober 2, 2023 at 10:02 AM

    Happy Anniversary Cindy & Marty!! Congratulations!
    Jenna, the Painted Apron

    ReplyDelete
  5. MargieOctober 2, 2023 at 8:59 PM

    Happy 46th Wedding Anniversary.

    It's a refreshing to see a couple in it for the long haul!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Lea @ CiCis CornerOctober 3, 2023 at 7:36 PM

    What a sweet, sweet post! We celebrated #52 this June. I was 18 and Hubby was 24 and married 6 years before we started our family. He moved me 1000 miles away from my family and I spent a lot of nights crying in my pillow. But, I survived! Blessings upon blessings!

    ReplyDelete
  7. BarbaraOctober 5, 2023 at 4:52 PM

    Beautiful post, Cindy! Congratulations on another year of marriage -- you two make such a sweet couple!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Linda StollOctober 5, 2023 at 8:33 PM

    Wow! Congrats on a beautiful anniversary. Thanks for giving us a peek at your celebrations, friend. God has blessed you greatly in many ways. So good that your family is close by and you can enjoy their company and activities. Wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Heather{Our Life In a Click}October 6, 2023 at 9:59 AM

    Happy Anniversary to you gorgeous love bugs!! I love seeing your wedding pics. What a wonderful life you've created together!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceOctober 16, 2023 at 4:33 PM

    Happy anniversary to you both! I just loved the pictures of your wedding, and the special way you celebrated together 46 years later! Isn't the goodness of God amazing! I loved your trip to Savannah - how I would love to visit that city sometime. It is full of beautiful things to enjoy! Truly, the Lord is the lifter of our head - without Him, I cannot imagine navigating this life! Many blessings to you dear friend!

    ReplyDelete
  11. AnonymousOctober 20, 2023 at 12:25 PM

    Thinking of you. Regine
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  12. Lowcarb team memberOctober 29, 2023 at 8:14 PM

    I felt sure I'd commented here earlier to wish you belated happy anniversary.

    All the best Jan

    ReplyDelete
  13. FortunaNovember 29, 2023 at 1:35 PM

    Your blog is a reflection of your dedication to your readers.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

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

Popular posts from this blog

Hiding the Ugly Hot Water Heater

 I shared that I wanted to hide my ugly hot water heater in my laundry room with you a few weeks ago. It just stuck out like a sore thumb. But after all it is a hot water heater right? So my man took a piece of wood (not real wood) but it worked and built a frame for me. So now to see if it would fit and it did. I painted it white and did not like the texture it had even after two coats of white. (rule of thumb...you get what you pay for and the wood was cheap) But I wasn't going to let it whip me!  Found some contact paper at Walmart in the gray and white. Covered the front with the contact paper and loved the look. The top was covered with a piece of painted wood as well and worked perfect to place this on top... And this.... Added a clothes basket in the corner and here was the top.... Yep, no longer an eye sore to me! Went perfect with my gray walls and gray and white floor. Remember the wood tray I bought at a...
25 comments
Read more

{SON-Flowers}

Don't you just love sunflowers? When I think about sunflowers I think of two things. My motherinlove who loved sunflowers and Fall. I came across a devotional written by Julia Bettencourt on sunflowers and thought it so appropriate for today as I wanted to share my sunflowers with you. Here's a few lessons we can learn from the sunflower.    Sunflowers Track The Sun.   Most plants are attracted to light but the flowering head of the sunflower actually tracks the sun following it's path and moving toward where it is in the sky all during the day. I read somewhere that sunflowers track the sun when they are in bud stage. Isn't that how it usually goes for us as Christians? When we first come to know the Lord, we get excited about knowing all about Him and living for Him, but after awhile we sometimes grow a little preoccupied with other things and get our eyes off of the Lord.   Wouldn't it be great if as a Christian we'd track th...
28 comments
Read more

{It's Been A Hot Minute Y'all}

  Well, it's not HOT in my neck of the woods in temperature (not today anyway) but it's sure been a HOT minute since I last posted. For that I am so sorry but it seems my life has been consumed with doctor appointments, tests, and MORE tests, biopsies, surgery and so much more. One day at a time sweet Jesus is all that any of us can ask for. Wanted to pop in on this beautiful Sunday afternoon to share a little about what I've been up too.  Marty and I enjoyed a weekend at the beach before I had breast cancer surgery and took advantage of the time I had in between so many doctor appointments and testing. It was sure a good little getaway.  We celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary in September. WOW! Just babies! LOL! We were high school sweethearts. Started dating at age 16. Married at age 18 and started a family at age 20.  We celebrated Marty's birthday in October. He says that he's feeling his age these days. LOL! He still works 4 days a week and has a long commu...
34 comments
Read more