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{March is well under way}

February days are now gone and March has officially kicked in.   I finally purchased a new monthly focus board.  We ventured out for a day date which included a movie. I love our day dates. I will give my honest review about the movie for those interested. I wanted to see this movie as it was based on a true story. I did enjoy the movie but oh my, it was a tear jerker from the get go! It ended good but mercy! Let's just say that I am thankful that no one was sitting close enough to see my tear stained face. I am glad that I saw it but I am good for a while on sad movies, even if they do end good!   My oldest daughter, her husband and their son participated in the Spartan race which is a series of obstacle courses that challenge. They done so well. As you can see from the pictures it gets pretty muddy!  My three daughters participate each year in the Gate River Run. I love it that they do this together. They have so much support & encouragement from all the onlookers. I am just

{Family and Pie-Oh My!}


Well, I sorta got on a pie baking frenzy and baked two pies for Sunday dinner. But in the midst of baking, we had a bonfire, made S'mores with the grands, fried venison with french fries, rode the 4-wheeler, done a little fishing and told stories around the fire. GHOST stories at that! LOL!

Yep, one of the grands is practicing yoga on a slanted log aiming right towards the pond! And, another grand talked her papa into carrying her to the store and of course she came back with a doll.


 Life in the country is NEVER boring I can assure you.

 Sunday after dinner there was more fun! Who has time for NAPS on Sunday? Now, how about a pie?


Blueberry Sour Cream Streusel Pie 

I have some fresh blueberries that a sweet friend gave to me in my freezer and decided to use some and make a pie. I also had pie crusts in the freezer so why not?  

 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
One unbaked pie crust
1 cup of sour cream
3/4 cup of sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 1/2 half cups of fresh blueberries  
Mix in the order of the ingredients except leave out 1/2 cup of blueberries.
Pour into the pie shell and then top with remaining blueberries. 
Pop your pie into the oven and set the timer for 25 minutes. While baking, make your streusel topping.  

Streusel Topping
 1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/3 cup of all-purpose flour
1/4 cup of butter, softened
1/2 cup of chopped pecans
Mix together and set aside. 
After pie has baked for 25 minutes take it out of the oven and cover the top with your streusel. Pop it back into the oven for another 20-25 minutes. Remove and let stand for about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temp. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. OR BOTH! 
I have a friend that said calories do not count on Sundays


My family said said it was delicious! 




I hope that you all have a great week.  Do something fun, crazy, spontaneous, or simply bake a pie! Make a memory! EMBRACE the moment you are in because the moment you are in is really all you are promised.

  
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Comments

  1. That blueberry pie looks so Delicious!! Seems there's always fun times around your house!! Have a wonderful week!!

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    1. We do have lots of fun GM. The pie was easy...my kind of pie.

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  2. I love your country pictures Cindy! Is that your back yard? Love it. I think I have had venison once. That pie looks wonderful!!! I am posting on Blogger now. My picture is linked to it. I still have my website. Have a great week!

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    1. Will be checking out your post today Susan. Thanks for telling me. The kids love getting out in the back yard. We make our own kind of fun. LOL!

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  3. Cindy, you most definitely have the gift for creating fun! I see that with every post you write.

    As for Jeremiah 33:3, that has been one of my favorite verses ever since I was a teenager: "Call unto me and I will answer thee and will show you great and mighty things thou knowest not."

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    1. Jer. 33:3...never proves wrong for sure. We try to have fun for sure Barbara.

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  4. Oh what a wonderful time you all had together! I love that your grands are so close and can come over and enjoy such fun times with you. You are truly blessed! I love your pond too! And s'mores/bonfire! Oh my! What a treat!! Now that pie looks yummy! I may have to try that one. Sounds simple and delicious! Yes, Embrace the joy of each day while you can!! Every day is a gift from God!

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    1. Each day is a indeed a gift from God Pam. Try the pie. Easy.

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  5. What fun you all have in the country, Cindy! I love seeing those happy faces. I think I really must make that pie one day. I love anything with berries, and a streusel topping makes it even better!! I hope you have a wonderful week...hugs and blessing.

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    1. Kitty, Marty said that was the best Streusel ever! LOL! I think the bou was really just wanting some pie!

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  6. Oh, what a fun weekend, Four-wheeliin, bonfires and fishin!! It’s nothin but freezin up here!! Those pies look delicious! I’ve got some extra blueberries in the frig and may have to give your recipe a try. Have a great week, Cindy!

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    1. Well it turned off cold here today. Cold enough for me to put on a coat. But I am quite sure it will warm up quick!

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  7. Awesome post, my friend. It looks so warm there, smiles. P.S. Want snow? We have plenty to share. LOL

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    1. LOL! I would love some snow! But, then we don't deal with snow nor do we know how to drive in it or handle it! LOL!

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  8. Pie is my favorite dessert...mostly fruit pies and I LOVE blueberry ANYTHING! Looks like a fun time was had by all! Thanks for sharing the recipe too! Hugs and blessings, dear friend. ♥♥♥

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    1. Marty's favorite is a blueberry cobbler. But he really did like this pie.

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  9. I need Y'all to adopt me...you have so much fun with your family! Love you, dear Friend!

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  10. Copying the recipe. I have blueberries and strawberries in the freezer so no excuse for me huh? HA! Such fun times Cindy with the family. Nap? What is that?
    Connie Royals

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    1. I bet that pie would be good even with strawberries too.

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  11. I seriously want to come and be in your family outings and eat with all of you after. Such fun things and such yummy good food. Love seeing the pics of the grands having fun. Life is good!
    Happy New Week.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  12. That pie looks delicious. I'd like a slice.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  13. Oh yes...always fun to be had esp with kids around. THAT PIE...oh my gosh, that looks AMAZING. Crap, now I want a pie. I have got to start putting distance between me and SUGAR. I have been packing but I actually start out doing some cleaning that I need to do but then I jump over to boxing things up for my move. Now I am on the blog, I need to learn to focus.

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    1. I get it Pam! I struggle with staying focused lately! LOL!

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  14. Oh, such fun times to be had with grands!! Love your sharing your stories--and recipes, Cindy!! And Embrace...yes, that TOO! Thank you for the "all sweet" post today! ~Zuni

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  15. Oh, my! That pie looks absolutely amazing!! It made me hungry. :) God bless you, sweet friend.

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  16. Pies, campfires, s'mores, fun family times! Those pies look amazing!!!

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    1. Pies all gone now. But I still have a stash for more s'mores. LOL!

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  17. Wow, that pie looks delicious! I would love a piece.
    All the family activities look like so much fun. You are indeed blessed.
    It is very cold here today. It is 25 degrees. That is cold for us in south Alabama.
    Have a blessed week.

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    1. It's cold here too Bonnie. Never know about this weather for sure.

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  18. Fun family times! Your pie sounds amazing and the recipe is so simple! Thanks Cindy,
    Jenna

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  19. The pies look great, Cindy!

    It's been nearly a year since I had s'mores at our S'mores tea social at work!

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  20. Sweet grands AND pie. It is all happening at your place, Cindy.
    Amalia
    xo

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  21. Hi Cindy, I am late commenting. Y’all have so much fun as a family and that is so important! The pie looks delicious💙

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  22. I just did a long post on Bible journaling. I have a thing on my sidebar that lets me know when you post.

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    1. I used to have a side bar but I had so many and I found that I do better keeping up with getting email notifications or reading list. But will check into that again.

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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