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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

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

    I am so jealous of the beach visit, grin.

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  2. 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. Thanks you Susan. Cubas pastries sound wonderful.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Happy Birthday Greetings!

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  16. 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. 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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