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{It's A New Beginning Y'all}

  It's a tad late to wish a  Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily.  I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
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{Birthday, Cakes and Bread}


This sweet sweet granddaughter just celebrated her 9th birthday. I know y'all, seems my tribe has a birthday every month and well, we just about do! 


Kyleigh brings our family so much joy. She has the sweetest and most loving personality ever.  This child never meets a stranger and loves with her whole heart.   



Our family celebrated her birthday with a little party but then she got to spend the day  at the beach with her cousin.


Oh the days of bikinis and eating what you wanted too................


I took a day to bake cakes to freeze for upcoming birthdays and well, maybe a Sunday dinner. Yep, we have another family birthday coming up this month. 


I love baking fresh bread and haven't baked any in a while so decided on a loaf of fresh rosemary bread. Gathered some rosemary from my herbs and whipped up a loaf.


The worst part is waiting on it to rise. But I was painting a new pump house my husband built so the time went by pretty quick.


And, that fresh rosemary bread was a lovely addition to my meal. 


Speaking of bread, my oldest granddaughter just sent me a picture of her bread she has rising. Will let y'all know how it turns out. 




I hope that you all have a great week and remember....


Hugs and blessings, Cindy
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  1. LindaMay 17, 2020 at 6:10 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY KYLEIGH!!!! Wishes for many more, smiles.

    I am so jealous of the beach visit, grin.

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  2. SusanMay 17, 2020 at 7:03 PM

    Happy Birthday to your cute grand daughter. They sure bring joy to our lives! Nothing like a beach day! I haven't baked bread in ages. We did get some frozen Cuban pastries that we have to bake. Have happy week my friend!♥

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    1. Creations By CindyMay 18, 2020 at 8:30 AM

      Thanks you Susan. Cubas pastries sound wonderful.

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  3. Granny MarigoldMay 17, 2020 at 10:37 PM

    Happy Birthday, Kyleigh!! I hope you had a great day.

    I love baking bread too and I LOVE eating it. In fact I may love eating it TOO much.

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    1. Creations By CindyMay 18, 2020 at 8:31 AM

      Thank you GM. I think I will make some pretzels soon. I love them.

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  4. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMay 18, 2020 at 9:07 AM

    Happy Birthday to your Kyleigh!! How fun for her to go to the beach! Your rosemary bread looks so wonderful and so does your granddaughter’s bread. She’s taking after her Nana!! Your family sure is blessed, my friend. ❤️

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    1. Creations By CindyMay 18, 2020 at 9:39 AM

      Thanks Kitty. My granddaughter was proud of her bread and said it was so yummy.

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  5. Heather{Our Life In a Click}May 18, 2020 at 9:15 AM

    Happy Birthday to your sweet granddaughter! Your cakes look yummy but that bread is making me hungry!

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  6. MargieMay 18, 2020 at 9:21 AM

    Happy Birthday to your sweet granddaughter!

    Glad to see that there isn't a flour shortage in your area. I can't wait to see what you do with the birthday cakes!

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    1. Creations By CindyMay 18, 2020 at 9:41 AM

      There was a short time that flour was hard to find and no yeast. But I had plenty of flour anyway and my daughter and sister found me some yeast so I am good to go unless I get CRAZY baking! LOL!

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  7. JunkchiccottageMay 18, 2020 at 10:22 AM

    Big birthday wishes to your sweet granddaughter. We celebrated my granddaughter's 10th birthday yesterday with a parade of cars all decorated with balloons and signs and the fire department vehicles lead the parade for her. It was so cute and fun since we still cannot be together. Glad she could see her friends even if they were in their cars. Have a great week. Oh to lay on the beach with a snickers bar and be able to wear a bikini!!!!

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    1. Creations By CindyMay 18, 2020 at 10:31 AM

      What a fun birthday for your grandgirl. We had a party Friday afternoon with pizza, cupcakes and ice cream and then she had over a few friends for a movie night, popcorn and candy. Of course then she got to enjoy a beach trip the next day. Girl yes....those days in bikini are long gone! LOL!

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  8. Pam RichardsonMay 18, 2020 at 12:44 PM

    Happy birthday to your darling Kyleigh. With a large family, I am sure that you are constantly celebrating birthdays. Have you shared your rosemary bread recipe and I missed it. I would love the recipe. Hugs my friend!

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    1. Creations By CindyMay 19, 2020 at 1:18 PM

      Thanks Pam. I do not mind sharing my recipe at all.

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  9. Pamela M. SteinerMay 18, 2020 at 6:41 PM

    Oh how sweet! Happy Birthday to Kyleigh! She is adorable! And I love those pretty cakes you are baking and freezing! What a great idea! That bread sounds SO good. I could eat the whole loaf...probably why I shouldn't bake it!! Love the tree at the end...are those orange honeysuckle flowers (or whatever that vine is that grows up into the trees)? Looks so pretty. Have a blessed and beautiful week!

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  10. AnonymousMay 18, 2020 at 9:04 PM

    Hi Cindy! Oh, your little granddaughter is so sweet and looks like a little doll. Happy birthday to her! How nice you are able to be with her. Your bread sounds delish! I can't find any yeast at the grocery stores so I've been making beer bread. I've never drank beer in my life but that beer bread sure is tasty! Thanks for popping in to see me. Stay safe, my friend.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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    1. Creations By CindyMay 19, 2020 at 1:23 PM

      There was no yeast to be found here for a while. But my oldest daughter finally found some and bought me some and then my sister bought me some. Now it's back on the shelf. Guess I best get to baking bread more now! LOL!

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  11. CherylMay 18, 2020 at 11:08 PM

    Happy Birthday to everyone! Your bread looks yummy! God bless you, sweet friend.

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  12. BarbaraMay 19, 2020 at 4:00 PM

    Your granddaughter's braided bread looked very promising!

    I hear you about the frequency of birthdays. This is our busy time of year for celebrations, too. We have 3 birthdays just this week! (18, 20, &21)

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    1. Creations By CindyMay 20, 2020 at 8:30 AM

      Yep, we have another birthday Monday. Her bread turned out really good.

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  13. VeeMay 19, 2020 at 7:20 PM

    Always a party when there are birthdays to be celebrated.🥳 Happy Birthday to the lovely Kyleigh🎈

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  14. thepaintedapron.comMay 20, 2020 at 8:28 AM

    Aren't you smart to bake multiple cakes at a time to freeze! And fresh rosemary bread, swoon!! Kyleigh is adorable!
    Jenna

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    1. Creations By CindyMay 20, 2020 at 8:32 AM

      Thanks Jenna. Yep, If I know I will use the cake within a month I try to bake ahead of time. Saves some time with all our birthdays.

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  15. Linda StollMay 20, 2020 at 9:05 PM

    Oh those were the days, lounging in the sun, chocolate bar in hand {but no bikini!!}

    Happy Birthday Greetings!

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  16. Breathing In GraceMay 24, 2020 at 7:06 AM

    You're just the best Nana... and is there anything you can't do....baking, painting, cooking... I want some of that energy! ☺ Hope you all get back to Tennessee... my side of the state... soon. I'd love a hug! 🤗 💜

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    1. Creations By CindyMay 24, 2020 at 6:48 PM

      Awe thanks friend. Girl, I don't know about energy some days! LOL!

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

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