
This is a smorgasbord of fun for various reasons:
The biggest one being, the mother I was, has retired herself and now is coming out to play and take videos and pictures of my adult kids, entertaining themselves. It turns out they will always be kids at heart and I no longer need to be the entertainment center. YAY!
And I have finally made a promised video for Luke and those of you who have asked for exercises to support your back health, since we are all finding ourselves sitting more than usual.
F inding new found treasures
U nbeknownst to me
N ever losing your sense of wonder!
Found the playful elves in Santa’s workshop


Using natural elements to create Santa’s Reindeers:
Women and tools with men who think they rule



Girls are no fools

Tired foreman after supervising the Elfs sleeping with Casian
And Now a workout video because I promised our friend Luke from 365 that I would get him a back video out to help with back pain. He does beautiful photography so visit him when you get time. It’s a about 20 minutes long.
You better watch out and better not pout, because I’ll know if you are sitting watching it or doing it-:)
Thanks so much for stopping in and have a wonderful weekend and make sure you find some fun in whatever you do. You deserve it!
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Cindy
Men who think they rule? π
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for sure…. we love men who think!
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Men who think end up lonely π₯Ί
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NO!!!!!!! oh maybe, men that be present don’t and you.. you will never end up alone and lonely for too long anyway., β€οΈ
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You think so??
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Ok what am I missing? I’m not always right. and you could be an axe elf for all i know.. π€£ up until now i thought i had good instincts.. lol
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I am an elf. You guessed that right.
Trust your instincts. π€£
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I’m going with that! π€£Now be a good boy or I may have to hide you on the shelf. π€
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The shelves are too small for this elf π
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I’ll have to sleep on it.. let’s see the princess and the pea..,. I might have to stick you between my mattress. You and your prince can meet there. π€£
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Hahaha! Iβm afraid itβd be suffocating.
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alrighty then, move yourself.. you have my permission. β€οΈ
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To a larger shelf??
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I’ve got one ready for you! β€οΈ
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Whatβs that called? A coffin? π
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π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£you got me there…. still laughing….. thanks.. why do i like you so much;… i guess that’s why… you make me laughπ
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Haha you too. You make me smile. π
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lol… oh good.. we need that right now!!! URTC
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URTC? Upper Ridgewood Tennis Club??
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LMAO.. You Are too cute!!!!
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Tell me what that is π₯Ί
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U (you) R ( are) T (too ) C (cute)
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Because URTC
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lol and please can you do me a favor?
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What is it?
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Don’t call me mam anymore.. I feel old enough as it is.. π€ͺ
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What else do I call you?
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Cindy is good, mom… lol… cinsage (that’s my yoga name)..
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Mom? π
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sister would never work.. any other ideas? lol
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I like mom. You okay with it?
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Mom is good β€οΈ i guess lol..
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Mom it is, mom. π
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oh you’re so happy to win SON!!! So, surely we must have better things to do π€£. Have a great day! Sleeping in my soup; lentil no less. π€£
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You have better things to do, i havenβt.
Have a good night. π
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lo! FIND THEM!!! Have a great day!β€οΈ
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Ciao ciao π
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Wow Cindy: ladies in the woodshop – I love it! Those elves look like they know what theyβre doing π perhaps they could make a βcaga tioβ…but thatβs a story for another time…thanks for the workout video as well: I can normally squeeze in 20 minutes ποΈββοΈ
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Glad you like it Ingrid.. I know right?! I didn’t know what they were up to and I walked into the full blown shop.. They actually amaze me. I like the trio idea!!!! It’s more tips than a workout but I’ll up load a yoga one soon. xo xo Thanks for stopping in.. β€οΈ Cindy
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Loved reading this Cindy. it was like we were their with you and family celebrating thanksgiving and preparing for Christmas. Thank you so much for sharing and also the amazing back exercises as well.. I can very well use them now that I have to sit for long hours doing nothing. π π
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Oh I’m glad Kumar! It was such a treat walking in on them and not knowing how skilled they all are! It used to be I would get all of the supplies and now presto, they can make their own creative fun! So glad you liked it. Oh good, they’re just basic.. lmk what you think of them after you DO Them.. lol Have a gret weekend! β€οΈ
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Haha. You too Cindy. π
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hahahahah they are so easy you won’t want to but they are good for your back.
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Cindy, you are fabulous. You always put a smile on my face; a meaningful one π
Enjoy your weekend.
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Oh thanks Gabriella! Glad to hear that and you always light up my morning! β€οΈ
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My pleasure. The pictures and the video are superb. I wish I would be there.
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Oh you were in spirit!!!! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπ
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YAY YAY FOR FRIDAY!!!
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Yay and for golfing for you! β€οΈπ€£π€£π€£ Have fun!
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Your posts are always interesting Cindy!β€
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Thanks Nawaz… it’s fun to mix them up. β€οΈπHave a great weekend!!! Try anyway! β€οΈ
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Looks like great fun. Happy Friday, Cindy. Stay safe.
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It was fun to stumble in on.. Thanks Diane and you too! β€οΈ
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What a great group of helpers you have! Congratulations on your retirement! I think I read that right!?? Loved the little video of your workshop!
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I know right?! I just mean I retired my hat as the mom that used to be a mother doing.., now I am a mother being.. ππππ Thanks and I know you would love the shop since it is right up your alley!
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Oh, yes! looks like a great place to work!!
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πππ My son built it out and is over the moon with it.. xo
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I can see why! It is great!
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Happy weekend Cindy! πππ€π€
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Thanks Preethes! You too dear one!β€οΈπ€
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Awww they look cute ππ
Looks like a fun weekend
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Little elves.. it was fun!! You have a good one too!
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Thanks Cindy, you put a smile on my face π
Happy weekend!
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Oh I’m glad!!! Thanks much and you too! β€οΈπ€
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Wow!! Awesome post!!
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hiking, hanging, writing, making videos etc. and you? Thanks Aditi glad you stopped in!!!!β€οΈ!
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I love writing and having fun too! Camping is so much fun and exciting! What do you think about camping? No problem at all ma’am! I love reading your posts!
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oh yes that’s awesome and camping is amazing!!!! but these days a hike and a good bed is what i love.. lol β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ Oh thanks so much.. I’m following you right? β€οΈ
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Yes! I love camping soo much! The nature around is so soothing! (I’m scared of the insects but the pros are higher!) Ohh! I’ve hiked a little, not much. I would love to go hiking though! Yes you are I think! And I’m following you right?
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Nature is the best healer and so much fun! Don’t worry, they don’t eat much π€£. Oh I think you will love it.. I think we both are.. I will check.. !β€οΈ
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Yes I agree! ππ€£ Alright! Thanks
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It’s so wonderful to talk to you! β€οΈ
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Great video – will come back to it over and over again! Thank you!
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Oh so glad you liked it! You’re welcome and glad you could hear it cuz it was a bit faint but then I’m deaf.. lol. xo
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Iβm really surprised that Iβm not deaf considering the volume at which I play music…
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That’s lucky.. mine is an inner ear disease I came to find out.. will be getting surgery at some point.. π
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I am sorry to hear that. I hope everything goes well for you. β€οΈ
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Thanks. but it’s kind of good because the surgery is paid for but the hearing aides aren’t. There are always risks tho like anything..
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Nice video and cute cat..
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Thank you Swarnali!!! β€οΈ
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This post just put a smile on my face. Its cute and fun. And that video.. you are awesome Cindy.
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Oh good Yeshu! Thanks for sharing with me and so glad you like the video! β€οΈβ€οΈπ
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Enjoyed reading this
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So glad Akshita, thanks!
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I didn’t know you have a youtube channel. Good one Cindy. Have a great weekend ahead.π
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Thanks a lot Tap! They are authentically Cindy as you can see.. β€οΈ I will and you too! π
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Cindy, seeing your family working together to make holiday decorations was wonderful and heartwarming! β€ I guess they're all grown up now and Mom can relax a bit! How nice! How well-deserved! π Have a great weekend!
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Oh thanks so much Cheyrl. This truly was the gift of Covid for me or I would have been on automatic piolet and everyone would have been just fine to carry on the same old way.. Thanks so much.,. it is a nice change. You have a great one as well Cheryl! β€οΈ Cindy
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Peggy loves to fix things. More than I do. π And she loves working with tools. We are kind of a 50/50 team. If it has to do with electricity, I do it. If it has to do with plumbing, she’s up. Putting things together is her forte but I handle the heavier things like metal shelving. The list goes on… grin. Watched your video. “Stand and sit up straight, Curt!” Have a great weekend, Cindy. βCurt
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You are quite the team Curt!!! That’s awesome. I am the point and shoot and Idea person.. lol. Love that! It never ends I know about that! π€£π€£ You got it! hahahahha I’m happy to hear that. I gotta get off my arse and get moving.. Thanks for the reminder.. I will you too! β€οΈ Cindy
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Grin. It’s not that Peggy doesn’t come up with ideas on things I should do…
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Give her a pat on the back from me.. lol π€£
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Will do. Grin.
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π€£π€πGood deal!
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Wonderful post Cindy, I sooo love reading your posts always β€οΈ
All of them look so good, those reindeer’s are soo cute π
And thanks for sharing the videoπ€β€οΈπ€ Happy weekend dearβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπ
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Oh thank you Samreen. I know, they are really cute I think too! You’re welcome.. more will come.. β€οΈ xo Cindy
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You are welcome alwaysβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ love and hugs π€β€οΈπ€
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Back at you and going to check your post now.. β€οΈ
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Thank you dear, I will waitβ€οΈππ
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I’m timed out and can’t read it yet.. does thios happen to you?
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Oh happens a lot π I sometimes lika a post, want to comment but my son does something and I have to run, then after I comment
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It’s a real pain!!! mine times out.. does yours?
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Mine too π Going to sleep π΄π
Have a wonderful Sunday Cindy
Love and hugs β€οΈπ€π€
Will await your visit once you get time πππ
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I was gonna say isn’t it like 1:30 a.m. there? NVM. sleep well my dearest and catch you tomorrow. β€οΈ xo β¨β¨β¨β¨β¨β¨ππ
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Yeah it is, you got it right ππ my little one is still awake today so am I., just trying to make him sleep and in between replying messagesπ Good night dearest one β€οΈ
Thank you so much π€π€β€οΈβ€οΈπ
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Oh geez, I remember those days. NN and sleep tight you amazing writer and mama! β€οΈ
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That is sooo sweet of you Cindy, You are so kindππππ€π€π€
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Hi Cindy, It looks like your elves had a great time. Cute videos. I don’t want to disappoint you because it’s almost 11 pm, so I don’t dare play the exercise video out loud. Since you can see me sitting through the computer, I’ll come back tomorrow! Have a great night. π
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They sure did and it was quite a fun surprise to find them up their actually. You are too cute.. I think you may like this video for your back. It’s just basic moves but I think you are right.. you best wait till tomorrow.. Thanks for visiting.. I’m winding down too,.π€πβ¨β¨β¨β¨β¨β¨π
Cindy
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My back always needs work. I think everyone who writes needs to exercise their back. The best thing that helped me was acupuncture when it was really bad. Since I quit driving so much, I’ve been much better with just a little exercise. π
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Yes, for sure…. I was trying to remember if it was your back or hip,. Accupuncture is really good too for that. I’m glad to here you’re doing better! β€οΈπ€π
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It felt hip, but it was lower back.
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aha….. so I remembered correctly! Good you are up moving again! β€οΈ
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Yes, it was at least 8-9 years ago that it was so bad I could hardly get out of our pool without crawling up the steps. I haven’t had any major pain in my back or hip since that time.
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Oh good!! Those Memories are good left behind!! So glad you are doing well now! π
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Thanks, Cindy. Exercise never hurts, though. π
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You yes of course Marsha! It keeps the doctor away for sure! ππβ€οΈCindy
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Your family is so fun! Such cuteness,
βI know Mom Iβve been doing this…β π
βThis makes me nervous…β
Canβt stop being a mom huh? π
Precious! β€οΈ
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Awwww thatnks Beck! Oh God, seriously!!! I was seeing fingers and blood flying.. shows how mechanical I am.. π€£ Thanks for the visit and watching.. happy Sunday! β€οΈ xo C
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Oh boy, maybe I’ll have more Elves an I won’t have to do anything.. π€£ Thanks Chuck! β€οΈ C
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Ha! Aren’t you the funny one!! LOL
Hope you have a Sweet Day!
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LOL.. I try!!!! Sweetness all the way and you as well! β€οΈ xoxoxoo C
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Oooh, So happy to catch you in real time!! Mmm πππΉβ¨
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lol right! how’s your Sat?
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Good so far! Got reblogs out this morning. Played pickleball from 10:230 to Noon. Working on staying in contact You and other friends now! Way behind but working to catch up! How about you, Dear!
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Oh good to hear.. YUou are soooo good.. I am still sitting in the same spot and now gotta try and get movin on.. lol. I don’t know how you do so mcuh reflagging! β€οΈ
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Your blog is interesting … Congratulations
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Oh Thank you so much! I’ll visit you! β€οΈ Unless I already am? Might I know your name? π Thanks, Cindy
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Welcome dear friend Cuindy πΊπ
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Very kind and to you! β€οΈπ€
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trying to follow you but having trouble.. can you copy your link here for me.. It’s lovely. π
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π DONE!!!!!
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Cindy, you & your family look like so much fun, all the time! I feel certain your holiday seasons must always be blessed events. Kudos to you! π
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Thanks so much Lisa! Yes, it’s true. We truly enjoy each other’s company and time we have together. It is a real blessing. Thank you so much for you very kind visit and share always. β€οΈ Cindy
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Haha.. fun filled post as always, Cindy!! ππ€
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Oh glad you liked it Rishika!!! Thanks for the visit and share!β€οΈ
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So much fun! Your family are amazing!
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Awe thanks so much!π
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Soo much fun very impressive. What a great idea to make things out of the fallen tree. .they are all very talented and adorable . Such a tribute to you the mom a job well done .
Happy holidays to all of you.πππβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
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Thanks so much Marlene.. yes, i was surprised they were so multi-faceted with the tools.. They are great kids for sure, I appreciate your kind comments always! β€οΈ
Stay Blessed! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ Cindy
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So much laughter, joy and love throughout this postβ€ππππ really made me π
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ππππglad you had fun reading it!!! Thanks ππ
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You have beautiful children. Looks like everyone had a lot of fun.
Great work out video. Love all the gentle yoga poses. You really do a great job of explaining the anatomy and the benefit. Well done my friend. We can never get too much stretching and your right many of us are sitting more. This was a delightful and beautifully done post. Yea!!! I am going to do some stretching today you have motivated me. I walk and ride my recumbent bike but I have not been stretching. Thanks Cindy. Sending lots of love, joy and peace your way my friend. πβ€οΈπJoni
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Oh Joni, thanks so much. They really do have fun together. Oh I’m glad you like the movements!!!!! We do need it for sure. I’m so gla it otivated you. It’s hard to get it all in, isn’t it. Thank you for the love nd peace. Received gratefully! Thanks for visiting also, it means a lot! β€οΈ
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Your family is really beautiful. You must feel so grateful. It looked like everyone was having such a blast. Please be careful my friend and stay safe. Love ya Joni π€πβ€οΈ
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Yes, it’s true! They do get along great.. I’m revisiting the holiday gathering which has them all self quarantining even away from their significant others.. We shall see. It’s such a gift.. I wish I had with a sibling. β€οΈ
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Wouldnβt that be wonderful. Although once your children get old enough they can become your friends I think. Sending love. What a blessing your children are so close. You must have done an excellent job raising them. ππ€πβ€οΈ love β€οΈ Joni
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Yes, and I will wait for that day for sure.. It’s actually quite a gift and when I get them alone it’s sometimes like that. Thanks, I just demaded respect so I can’t take credit but I appreciate that. I must have done something right.. β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ xo
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Iβll say you sure did my friend. Love you πβ€οΈπ€
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Awww thanks a lot!!! Love you Joni! π
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Fun day….so nice to be around the whole family…..I’m so happy for you….precious moments….
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Thanks dear Ruelha! It was indeed fun!!! πβ€οΈ
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