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...
WOW, it seems that I just celebrated a birthday and now here I am celebrating another birthday! It's just crazy I tell ya! Time waits on NO ONE!
But praise the Lord for another day of life, right? God is good!
My three daughters carried me to Biscottis for brunch. You have your choice of what kind of meal you would like but we all chose brunch and it was so good.
Of course as soon as we walked in the door these two little ones eyed the dessert case. They are well known for their luscious desserts.
Their number one seller is their bread pudding with ice cream. I would have thought it would have been one of their many cakes. My daughter Melissa ordered the bread pudding and said it was the best she ever ate! Now when she picked their bread pudding over MINE I knew that meant I would have to step up my game on my bread pudding! LOL!
YUM...my brunch was delicious. Some of the best cheese grits ever! My granddaugther Kyleigh helped me to eat them all too!
Then the birthday cake came out! Oh my! What a slice of yummy carrot cake. Needless to say my man got to eat what was left that night with a cup of coffee.
We sure enjoyed Biscottis. I will be going back.
Daughter Melissa....
Daughter Kristy and grandgirl, Kyleigh.
Daughters Melissa and Marti Leigh.
Daughter Kristy.
Next trip was to Peterbrook's chocolate! Good grief...I could swim in this stuff!
Mallory and Kyleigh loved the samples!
YES....I will gladly take some of those please!
Then on the morning of my actual birthday here I what I done for most of the morning!
While my man made me breakfast...or in my case, brunch!
Daughter Kristy and grandgirl Raygen.
I sure had a great birthday and just so thankful that the Lord has blessed me beyond my beyond. Family and friends truly made my special day a true JOY!
And just so y'all know, the carpet is out in the little room that I am remodeling.
But praise the Lord for another day of life, right? God is good!
My three daughters carried me to Biscottis for brunch. You have your choice of what kind of meal you would like but we all chose brunch and it was so good.
Of course as soon as we walked in the door these two little ones eyed the dessert case. They are well known for their luscious desserts.
Their number one seller is their bread pudding with ice cream. I would have thought it would have been one of their many cakes. My daughter Melissa ordered the bread pudding and said it was the best she ever ate! Now when she picked their bread pudding over MINE I knew that meant I would have to step up my game on my bread pudding! LOL!
YUM...my brunch was delicious. Some of the best cheese grits ever! My granddaugther Kyleigh helped me to eat them all too!
Then the birthday cake came out! Oh my! What a slice of yummy carrot cake. Needless to say my man got to eat what was left that night with a cup of coffee.
We sure enjoyed Biscottis. I will be going back.
Daughter Melissa....
Daughters Melissa and Marti Leigh.
Daughter Kristy.
Next trip was to Peterbrook's chocolate! Good grief...I could swim in this stuff!
Mallory and Kyleigh loved the samples!
YES....I will gladly take some of those please!
Then on the morning of my actual birthday here I what I done for most of the morning!
While my man made me breakfast...or in my case, brunch!
He might not have done the most elegant tablescape or presentation but oh do I love him for doing this for me!
Then on Sunday after church we done a little dining at Cecil's Hometown Cooking!
This sweet little grandgirl Adalynn, joined us and oh is she such a JOY!
Daughter Kristy and grandgirl Raygen.
I had the baked Tilapia with crab meat stuffing.DELICIOUS!
I sure had a great birthday and just so thankful that the Lord has blessed me beyond my beyond. Family and friends truly made my special day a true JOY!
And just so y'all know, the carpet is out in the little room that I am remodeling.
I only managed to stick a nail in my finger once!
Walls are wiped down and ready to paint.
Boy that's some pink! LOL! Suited me at the time but now onto change!
Border paper came down! Not as bad of a job as I thought it would be. Of course that is easy for me to say since I was sorta an onlooker! HEY, someone had to pick up the border paper off the floor right?
Ready to paint the first coat!
Ended my day with a cup of coffee in my new cup! And yes, I do BELIEVE!
Stay tuned for more remodeling of the little room and I will share my recipes for Chicken Alfredo with Squash Spaghetti.
And as for my birthday I want to say, "Thank you Lord" for loving me so much that you gave your ONLY Son that I might have eternal life! Now that's a true gift!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, sweet Cindy! It looks like you were treated like a queen which is just what you are {{smiles}} Your family is simply precious and you, my dear, are simply beautiful! Truly, you are radiant and your smile just shines. May this year be filled with many delightful blessings and joys. Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephanie! It was a wonderful birthday!
DeleteAnd just so you know...I celebrate all month! LOL!
DeleteHappy Birthday sweet Cindy! You look beautiful and I love all that yummy food!! So excited about your little room getting started!! Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteThank You Heather! I did have some good birthday eating for sure! Room has been slow but that's okay too. Thanks for stopping by today.
DeleteI wish you a special year, my special friend! You radiate the joy of the Lord and I am blessed to read of your life events with those cute daughters and grand kiddos. I laughed at your relaxing photo in front of the fireplace while hubby made your brunch. So adorable!
ReplyDeleteMary, it was wonderful to sit in my recliner with feet propped up while he made me brunch! I could get used to that! LOL!
DeleteHappy Birthday Cindy. WOW, looks like you have had a great birthday. But then it's still your birthday month, right? LOL!
ReplyDeleteConnie Royals
Thanks Connie. NOPE...the month isn't over yet! LOL!
DeleteYou certainly celebrated your birthday well! I'm glad you were so pampered and spoiled. Biscotti's sounds like the perfect place to eat, especially the desserts. I would also choose the cheese grits! Yum. Can't wait to see the results of the decorating. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteMelanie, I am just thankful for my family that loves me in spite of myself! LOL! Yes, Biscottis is great!
DeleteHappy Happy Birthday!! Hey! I had carrot cake for my birthday too! And, I just have to say, we could really hang out together with our similar haircut and glasses (I have a gazillion pairs and one is just like yours!) and people might think we are sisters! On a regular birthday year (when I am not throwing myself a huge party!) I would spend my day just like you did and love it.....family, eat, family eat....eat, eat, eat
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet friend . I would love to hang out with you . We would have a great time or we might get into trouble ! Lol !
DeleteYou certainly were treated to a couple of nice meals! How sweet of your husband to make a special breakfast for you. The roses look beautiful in the vase...that's a nice touch ;)
ReplyDeleteWendy
Thank you so much . I'm enjoying my birthday month .
DeleteHappy birthday, Cindy. I believe you have celebrated for several days! And my all of that wonderful food, looks delicious. What a beautiful family and wishing you wonder-filled week! Hugs~
ReplyDeletePam I have enjoyed my birthday . Praising God for another day of life .
DeleteThanks for sharing your special day with us! Enjoyed all the pictures of your sweet family. Happy, Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteThank you miss Mary . It's been a wonderful birthday .
DeleteWhat an awesomely blessed birthday weekend you had. You have such a great family...full of love. Can't wait to see what you are doing in your room. And... Look how skinny you are!
ReplyDeleteDeb I've been called a lot of things but skinny isn't one of them ! Lol . Thank you sweet friend . Love you dearly .
DeleteAwww. Happy belated birthday, my sweet friend. I am so thankful that you shared it with us. Your girls are so special for the way they look after their mama. And that brunch your hubby made you...I TOTALLY get where you are coming from when you said what you did about tablescapes, etc. but you loved him for doing it for you. I have a man like that too...and the food always tastes so much better when he cooks!
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Dianna
Thanks my friend . I appreciate your sweet words so much . Yes it did mean so much to me that Marty tried to make the perfect little table for me . And you know what ? It was perfect .
DeleteLots of pretty girls in these pictures - all taking after their mama. I'm so glad you had a special birthday. :)
ReplyDeleteAwe thank you sweet lady .
DeleteHi Cindy, happy birthday. Looks like a very fun day. Yummy desserts, cake and family. Your hubby is a keeper.....
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda . Yep he's a keeper for sure .
DeleteYour birthday celebrations looked like fun!
ReplyDeleteYour family are all beautiful, and you are a very youthful grandma!
****~ Happy Birthday~****
Thank you Christine .
DeleteCindy, What a great birthday you had? Brunch downtown with your girls looked like so much fun. And what a sweet brunch your husband made you. So glad you had two special celebrations!
ReplyDeleteGood news your room is coming along. I know you are getting super excited. I hope the painting and carpet will be finished soon and you can decorate. Can't wait to see the finished results.
Hope you have a great week. Hasn't our weather been nice!
Thanks Bonnie . Weather has been great but I sure would have liked for it to be a tad cooler . Just doesn't seem like we have much winter at all . But spring is coming soon ❤
DeleteIsn't it wonderful to have such a special time with your family to celebrate your birthday! All the food looked wonderful, but I do say that breakfast cooked by your sweet man was very lovely to see, you are loved indeed, most of all by the Lord! Hugs to you today... can't wait to see what your new room is going to look like :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much . I'm thinking about color schemes to use in that room and I'm looking at materials online now . It will be a slow process but at least it's in process . Lol ! Yes sweet friend , the Lord has reminded me quite often how very much He loves this old sinner saved by grace ❤
DeleteHappy Birthday blessings to you, lovely lady! It looks like we share the same birthday month, and what a wonderful way you were treated. Brunch with your daughters looked like fun, and then your brunch prepared by your sweetie was priceless. I look forward to seeing your finished room! Hugs across the miles...❤️
ReplyDeleteKitty what day is your birthday ? Mine was 18th . I feel your hugs sweet friend and thank you for your kind words .
DeleteWell this was just one wonderful celebration and you are all so pretty! I love your hair, I have been meaning to tell you that.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you! What a sweet, creative, loving, beautiful woman you are with a heart of gold and a spirit full of joy and goodness.
Can't wait to see your room transformation-it's going to be amazing!
Blessings and Hugs,
XO
JEmma
Thank you Jemma for the sweet compliments. You are far too kind .
DeleteHappy birthday, dear Cindy!! It looks like you were treated royally and those roses your man had on your brunch table were perfect! I can't wait to see your craft room remodel. Have fun with it!
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet friend . He grabbed that teapot with roses off of another table and put them on the kitchen table and said , well now ain't this just perfect ? Lol !
DeleteHi Cindy, So glad you enjoyed a wonderful birthday!! Love the photos of your sweet family and all the fun you did together for brunch and the special breakfast your sweetheart did for you too. Looks like some fun redos going on. Enjoy the process and looking forward to your reveal.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you always my friend. xo
Bless you Cindy! To have your health and be surrounded by a loving family is all that one can ask for and you have both in abundance. I wish you all the best for your birthday and the strength to eat all those chocolate goodies. And now that you can we want to follow along on that room makeover!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary. Yep, I hope to finish painting this weekend maybe. Then onto the flooring!
DeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY! I too have a birthday in February. :)
ReplyDeleteAre you sure those beautiful ladies aren't your sisters? ;) My you are young and beautiful looking, Cindy.
You looked as if you had a most delightful Birthday and so many special treats to enjoy, wow!
Your room is coming along well, good for you!
I look forward to the reveal, I just know it will be beautiful.
Much love ♡
Thanks so much Debbie for your kind words . You are so sweet .
DeleteHappy Birthday!! Looks like you had a wonderful day with your beautiful family!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Debbie
Thank you Debbie .
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Cindy!! Looks like it was fun and delicious! Can't wait to see how your new craft room turns out. I am so excited for you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks my friend .
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