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{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...
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{Good Times and Making Memories}


I am much later posting this week than usual but my mercy has time just seemed to get away from me here lately. Better late than never...right? In honor of Veterans Day I just want to thank all of those that have served or is still serving our country in the military. I have quite a few military hero's in my family. My grandfather and brother served in the Navy. One of my Soninlove's served in the Marines. My uncle served in the Air Force and I have a nephew currently serving in the Navy. My utmost thanks and gratitude stands. 


My granddaughter Kyleigh was part of a Veterans day program at her school this past Friday and it was truly heart touching. 

 She's the cute little girl with the red top, glasses and smiling.


Those kids sang their little hearts out and all our military was honored, past and present. It was truly a very special time. 


 My oldest and first born grandchild went to a Fall Ball recently. I can't believe she is 15 years old. 


She was just stunning.




Don't you just love her beautiful dress? She got a new dress, new shoes and new clutch. YEP...that makes any 15 year old young woman happy doesn't it? Well...who are we kidding? That makes us older women happy!
My youngest daughter and SIL spent their wedding anniversary in Savannah, Ga so between my oldest two daughter's and me we shuffled these two girls around. What fun they are! 


We then met my daughter and her husband in Georgia so they could get in a little hunting. Needless to say my daughter out done the men! Two nice bucks two days in row.  My little granddaughter had her first outing of sitting in a ground blind with her daddy and she done really well. Of course she had earphones, a tablet, and lots of snacks! LOL! 

Couldn't see her eyes with this 2nd buck but you can sure see that smile!

Yep, the girls in the family are outdoing the guys on deer hunting right now. We sure have lots of family fun though. 
Several asked me in last post and a few of you in emails so if I missed anyone here was the question and answer? Do we clean and process our deer ourselves? Yes we do. We enjoy processing our own meat. It is very time consuming but so worth it. Saves money and we get the cut of meat we want. We eat a lot of venison at my house and we love it. We enjoy the hunt but not just for the deer that might be harvested. We enjoy this as a family and time spent together in the great outdoors. 

Well, the weather has been somewhat crazy in Florida...but that is Florida for ya! We go from a low 39 degrees to 70's and 80's in a matter of a few hours! The temp dropped to 56 and I started dragging out boots and sweaters! LOL! Think tomorrow I will be dragging out the shorts and short sleeve shirts! 

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I sure hope no matter what your weather status is that you all have a wonderful day. Make a few memories this week and remember....

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy 





 









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  1. AnonymousNovember 13, 2019 at 9:39 AM

    What great pictures and your granddaughter is beautiful Cindy. I would say you ladies are out shooting the men for sure. We love venison too. Looks like your family will have a freezer full for the year. So thankful for all who have served our country and still serving too. My dad, oldest brother and grandfather all served as well.
    Connie Royals

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 13, 2019 at 10:08 AM

      Thanks Connie. I am thankful for our military men and women. We are truly blessed in the US.

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  2. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 13, 2019 at 9:52 AM

    Ryleigh looked absolutely darling for the Fall Ball!! I always love seeing pics of you and your family, Cindy. It’s so nice that the ladies in the family are outdoing the guys in their hunting. Good for you in processing all your own deer meat. May you have a beautiful week, my friend. 😘

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 13, 2019 at 10:09 AM

      Thanks Kitty. Raygen had a great time at the Fall Ball. We really do enjoy processing the meat but it sure is time consuming. But totally worth it.

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  3. Visits With MaryNovember 13, 2019 at 10:00 AM

    Granddaughter looks so pretty and grownup! I hope she had a wonderful time at the Fall Ball. I love the picture of you and the girls, loved the smiles.

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  4. SandiNovember 13, 2019 at 10:05 AM

    Hugs and blessings to you too.

    Florida winter clothes...ha ha!

    I have a nephew serving too. :)

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  5. thepaintedapron.comNovember 13, 2019 at 10:14 AM

    Lots of fun family times and memories Cindy! I have to ask, who has already put up their Christmas tree and hung stockings??? Thank you for the service your family has done.
    Jenna

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 13, 2019 at 10:25 AM

      Thanks Jenna. LOL! All three of my daughter's has their Christmas up. That picture of Raygen was taken at her house. Girl, my oldest daughter has been listening to Christmas music since Oct.

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  6. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageNovember 13, 2019 at 3:21 PM

    Your post is simply jam-packed with wonderful tidbits of family outings, Cindy. I just know that your granddaughter felt like a real lady all dolled up for that Ball in her new dress and shoes. So fun! You have many heroes in your family. God bless them all! Blessings...Sandi

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 18, 2019 at 8:48 AM

      Thanks for stopping by to visit Sandi. Hope you are doing well.

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  7. SusieNovember 13, 2019 at 3:41 PM

    Brr, I am cold and I am ready for a Florida winter. LOL. You girls are good hunters. I still think I can out fish any of my brothers. LOL. Beautiful young lady going to the dance. our granddaughter Emma(youngest) just got her licenses to drive. Where does time go?? Squeeze your girl, she will be grown before you know it. Blessings to all, xoxo, Susie

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 18, 2019 at 8:49 AM

      Susie, time waits on no one! These kiddos grow up too quickly.

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  8. Heather{Our Life In a Click}November 13, 2019 at 5:37 PM

    What a sweet Veteran's Day ceremony. Your granddaughter does look stunning in that dress for her first fall ball! Who has their tree up and house decorated already? I have 1 tree up so I don't feel too guilty about it. :)

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 18, 2019 at 8:50 AM

      LOL! Heather, that was at my oldest daughter's home. But all three of my girls has all of their Christmas up. I have a tree in the kitchen. That's as far as I have gotten. LOL! That's all about to change though! LOL!

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  9. Granny MarigoldNovember 13, 2019 at 6:27 PM

    I love those grand girls. Each one so adorable. It was easy to spot Kyleigh with her classmates. She has your smile.
    Your oldest grand is so lovely in her gorgeous outfit.
    It's so wonderful that deer hunting is both a way of obtaining meat and family togetherness. Blessings!!

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  10. MargieNovember 13, 2019 at 6:50 PM

    I'm glad that the schools have a ceremony that honours Veterans.

    Your granddaughter looks fabulous in her formalwear. It looks like your daughter's house is all decked out for Christmas?

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 18, 2019 at 8:53 AM

      Yes all my girls has Christmas up. I have a tree in the kitchen but that is as far as I have gotten. Gotta get on it. But been a little under the weather.

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  11. Pamela M. SteinerNovember 13, 2019 at 7:27 PM

    Love that you have so much fun with your beautiful family! And yes, your 15 year old granddaughter is lovely. I love that green dress! What a beautiful young lady! And wow, you will be having venison for quite a while in your family! I wonder what all you do with it? Do you make hamburger, stew meat, steaks, ? Have you ever made mince meat pies with venison? What fun for your family. And who already had their Christmas tree put up? Wow! Pretty...but well, that's okay for you all. I just can't do it until Thanksgiving is over and done with. I can only handle one holiday at a time. LOL. But it is so pretty!!! Especially with her pretty green dress! Perfect backdrop! have a blessed and wonderful week.

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 18, 2019 at 8:55 AM

      Thanks Pam. We do different types of cuts with the meat. We enjoy it. Matter of fact I am making some homemade deer soup with veggies. That picture of Raygen was at my oldest daughter's home. All my girls has their Christmas up.

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  12. Lea @ CiCis CornerNovember 13, 2019 at 8:49 PM

    How awesome that your family enjoys hunting. My husband has been a HUGE hunter for 60 years but has just about given it up now. He doesn't care to get up early and has killed more deer than the law allows so he says he'll leave it to the other hunters. I've never tried it but nothing about it appeals to me, sitting still and being quiet. :o)) Always love stopping by.

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 18, 2019 at 8:58 AM

      Thanks for coming Lea. Back when our girls were young we dog hunted and I can still remember the Saturday mornings we got up and loaded up with all the girls and put tons of snacks in the truck for them. Before we could get down the road good they were already wanting the snacks! LOL!

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  13. Pam RichardsonNovember 14, 2019 at 7:15 AM

    I adore seeing your family photos and how you all spend time together! You ladies are quite the deer hunters, I am impressed! Have a wonderful day!

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  14. BonnieNovember 14, 2019 at 7:57 AM

    Cindy, I don't know how you do all you do! I am amazed! You are inspiring.
    Love seeing all the family activities. Your kids are growing so quickly!
    I am amazed with all the hunting and now to find out you process all your meat!
    Have a wonderful day!

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 18, 2019 at 9:00 AM

      LOL Bonnie, our bunch is a jack of all trades but a master of NONE!

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  15. BarbaraNovember 14, 2019 at 8:13 AM

    Beautiful dress for your eldest granddaughter. She is a lovely girl. I trust she had a good time at the dance.

    Yes, for sure -- we Floridians don't know how to dress this week! I don't know how people manage who have to make decisions at dawn what they will wear all day long while they are away from home (away from their closet)!!! Layering is the key, of course.

    Blessings to you!

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  16. Breathing In GraceNovember 14, 2019 at 8:23 AM

    You are the absolute cutest.... come to Tennessee.... soon.... Please! 💜 😘

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    1. Debby RayNovember 15, 2019 at 9:28 PM

      Yes! And when you do, you better not leave without stopping by to see me!

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    2. Creations By CindyNovember 18, 2019 at 9:10 AM

      Thanks girl. Would love to come back to Tennessee and see you!

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    3. Creations By CindyNovember 18, 2019 at 9:10 AM

      And yes Debbie Ray...when I do come I will see you too girl!

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  17. CherylNovember 14, 2019 at 11:15 PM

    OH, boy, I remember those Florida days where we ended up using the heat and the A/C in one day. Thank you for sharing the pictures of your beautiful family. May God bless you all, sweet friend!

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  18. PamNovember 15, 2019 at 1:28 PM

    Awesome blog...I love that green dress. Course at my age, sleeveless is not the way to go! HAHA...you add 70 lbs down and age and you really don't want me wearing sleeveless. But I love the high low style of dresses. Had one but lost too much weight to wear it. Looks like you are enjoying life. Going to have that freezer full of deer before long.

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 18, 2019 at 9:12 AM

      Yes we already have a lot of deer because Marty and I both got us a deer with our bows when bow season was in. We all have lots of deer for all year. Praise the Lord.

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  19. Debby RayNovember 15, 2019 at 9:32 PM

    Oh wow...that oldest grand girl is gorgeous and so is that dress! I especially love the pic with the black & white background. You are just too cute in your camo and I just can't get over you ladies and those bucks! Hugs!

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 18, 2019 at 9:13 AM

      Thank you. I loved her dress. I wish there was a Christmas event for her to go too just so she could wear it again.

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  20. LindaNovember 16, 2019 at 7:33 AM

    Umm, wait a minute, do I see a Christmas tree? (giggling)---girl... lolol

    Have a great weekend and thank you for the smiles.

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    1. Creations By CindyNovember 18, 2019 at 9:13 AM

      YEP...that's at Kristy's house Linda. But all of my girls has Christmas up.

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  21. Curtains in My TreeNovember 21, 2019 at 8:15 AM

    I know your granddaughter felt like a princess being all dressed up in her new dress

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  22. handmade by amaliaNovember 23, 2019 at 3:39 AM

    Your grandkids are beautiful.
    Amalia
    xo

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

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