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Monday, May 29, 2023

Fun and Busy Family Time



I had a fun baking day with these five girls! Cissy, in the back by the window, had asked if she could bring some of her friends over to bake cookies.  I happily said, "YES, of course!!!"  We had the best time and truly they are the sweetest girls ever...so kind, and fun.



I drove to Dallas three times in the past eight days.   Harper wanted me to attend her awards program for second grade, where you can see her in the top photo.  She is in a club that helps other children; she's such a kind little one.  The girls also had a dance recital in the auditorium at SMU.  Hayden did a ballet to Encanto, and Harper did a ballet to Colors of the Wind.  Harper's friend is in the middle.  My motto is...if I'm invited, I go!!


I was happy to go to granddaughter, Ella's, 6th grade graduation.  In the top photo is Julie, my DIL, Avery, who came for a bit before having to head back to high school for a final, sweet Ella, and my son, Tim.  Ella received all 95's and above and earned the Presidential Award, and she sang in the choir.  It was a beautiful program. 



My third oldest grandson, Caiden, graduated this past week.  My daughter, who works for the school system, was able to hand him his diploma.  On the top right, he is pictured with his stepdad and mom; bottom left he is with Cissy and Riley, who is home from the army before he leaves for South Korea, and the one on the bottom right is me with Caiden.  He is going to go to Oklahoma State University.  The cords around his neck are for the honors that he received. 

 

Cissy and her friends are heading to cheer camp and wanted to take some cookies.  I had aprons for the girls to wear, and we made a family favorite cookie that Cissy chose, which is Chocolate Crackles.  They're so easy, but so, so good!  The girls sampled and agreed. We also had a tea party and they chose which teacup they wanted.  Cissy always chooses her same favorite one, since she was a little girl,  that has a cottage on it.  One day I'll give it to her, but for now, I love having it here for her.  My shirt says "Free Thanks To The Brave".



Thank you for your visit!  xo



18 comments:

  1. Aww! Such wonderful memories! I'm glad you had fun times with your grandbabies...They grow up too darn fast! lolol
    hugs
    Donna

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  2. So many milestones in this post, Kitty, and I love your motto that if you're invited, you go! I think the most impressive of all is the fact that Cissy wanted her girlfriends over, and they wanted to come! That's a testament to your fun and loving presence, what a gift! Congratulations on all the kids' accomplishments that were celebrated this past week!

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  3. It looks like you're having a great time Kitty! Keeping our troops in mind this Memorial Day, have a nice day:@)

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  4. Oh my goodness Kitty. I can feel your heart bursting with such pride and love in these pictures. Just makes me smile so big! What a wonderful gift you are to your family. Happy Memorial Day dear friend. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  5. What a WONDERFUL blog post. I am just sitting here smiling that you and your family share so many proud and happy moments together. The baking and tea time with those girls is something they will remember forever. And I can bet they turn right around and maybe down the road many years from now do the same for their grand girls. Or nieces, or whomever! Best wishes and huge congrats on all the successes. You have every reason to be as proud as can be.

    Free because of the brave. Praying for their souls, and in gratefulness and thanksgiving.
    ♥ We have not forgotten them!


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  6. Love your family photographs.
    Special memories of fun times together.
    Happy Memorial Day.

    All the best Jan

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  7. I remember when Cissy was doing Nana's cooking camp. That's sweet that she and her friends wanted to bake cookies with you. And I love how it turned into a tea party with pretty teacups!

    Congrats on the grandkids' middle school and high school graduations! Your grandkids are so lucky to share these important milestones with you!

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  8. Whew Kitty…you did have a busy week! I love your motto 😊 What fun events from the recitals to the graduations. Your grand girls are adorable and congrats to Caiden. I agree with Rita and Michele about Cissy wanting her friends to come over and bake and the memories they’ll have. I remember how much fun Cissy had baking with you in your blog in her early years. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead ♥

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  9. So much family fun! Cookie baking is always more fun with a group and some giggles. Loving all these dance and graduation photos.

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  10. Kitty, my mom had the same motto and because it all of her grandchildren now have the most wonderful memories!! I know your grandchildren will, too!!

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  11. Wow Kitty, you've been busy! How flattering that Cissy wanted to bring her friends over to bake with you! I'm so glad you are able to attend so many of their special events, they all sound like such amazing kids~
    Jenna

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  12. You have a great motto! What wonderful family times!

    And especially fun that Cissy brought her friends to bake with you!

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  13. Your grands are all growing up so quickly (as are mine). It's wonderful to share these special moments with them. How much fun to bake cookies with Cissy and her friends!

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  14. Precious family moments, Kitty - you must be so proud of your beautiful family. They grow up so fast and these milestones create treasured memories. I am with you on never turning down an invitation with family. Love that Cissy brought all her friends for a baking session and tea party. xx K

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  15. What fun you have been having Kitty! Special times with the grandchildren, and they grow up so fast. They sure do love their grandmother.

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  16. Kitty, it is so great to hear you had a great time with the grands and their friends. Chocolate Crackles sound scrumptious.
    Visiting today from Encouraging Hearts & Home #53&54

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  17. I totally agree with you on when I'm asked to attend one of the grands games or school functions, I go!! What a great time Cissy must have had baking cookies with her friends. You are such a wonderful grandmother, Kitty! I'm sure that's why you get asked to so many things :)

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  18. Aw, what a joy to get to finally visit with you today and see all the wonderful recent happenings in your life! You are so very blessed, sweet friend. So happy you were able to attend all the fun events and make such precious memories!

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