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Time Together

Spending time with family is always one of my favorite ways to relax and have some fun, and this past weekend was no exception. My sister, my mama and two of my aunts came to visit and we spent our time playing Hand and Foot, shopping, chatting, exchanging stories and laughing. It was a weekend filled with warmth, joy and beautiful memories. If you've never played, Hand and Foot is an amazing card game that takes fun and competition to a whole new level. It's a game that requires strategy and team work, but it also allows time to bond and spend quality time together. In between rounds of Hand and Foot, we also spent part of our weekend visiting our local greenhouses and shopping for spring flowering bulbs and new house plants. It was wonderful to share our love and gardening and learn from each other about different plant varieties and growing tips. We each left with a few new plants to add to our collections and some fun memories of our time together. Of course, the most precious moments were the times we spent chatting, exchanging stories and laughing. There were stories of childhood mischief, embarassing moments and heartwarming memories. It was a time of bonding and building connections. As the weekend came to a close, we all felt a sense of gratitude for the time we spent together, and it was a reminder that sometimes the simplest moments can bring us the most joy.

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  1. Leigh Anne EckMarch 20, 2023 at 8:49 AM

    Your last sentence says it all: simplest moments can bring us the most joy! Moments with family are some kind of special. We are a card playing family, and I have never heard of Hand and Foot. I'll have to check that out.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 22, 2023 at 5:45 AM

    Sounds like you have a great relationship with your family. I'm glad you got to spend so much quality time with them. What kinds of new plants did you get?

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  3. JenniferMMarch 29, 2023 at 7:57 PM

    I've never heard of Hand and Foot! I'm so intrigued - you make it sound like so much fun! You might have to teach me sometime! :-) I can feel the joy throughout your post, and I love that you were able to spend time with these special family members who have obviously brought you so many moments of happiness!

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