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...
Hoping that you all will have a great new week and surely praying for everyone in harms way with the flooding. It seems that there is so much going on today that our knees are worn from praying. But, I surely believe in the power of prayer. On a lighter note, I've been enjoying some of my pretty flowers and snapped this picture of a dragonfly as he sat for the longest on the flower.
I spent some time re-potting plants, flowers and herbs and done a little snipping just because it made me smile.
Nothing like fresh flowers with a few herbs to spruce up my new platter and it sure looks cute beside my new bowl with fruit too. 😍
Made an easy peasy cake for Sunday dinner. Ladies, it just doesn't get any easier than this recipe and my bunch said it was moist and good. I saw some going back for seconds!
It turned out pretty too. Always a plus!
Recipe at the end of post.
Our youngest daughter will be celebrating her birthday this Thursday. She is our caboose of three daughters and just so you know...she is spoiled by her whole family.....LOL!
Marti Leigh has brought much joy to our family and we are so thankful for her.
We will be celebrating her this weekend. She has already asked for her favorite meal. Chicken and dumplings, fried cabbage, cornbread, chocolate cake with chocolate icing with hot fudge sauce and vanilla ice cream.
And lastly I want to share with a new place that I've found to order Christian apparel. Good company, good quality and good prices. Especially when they have a sale! Isn't that tee too cute? And that verse sits on my desk and Lord knows there have been days that I have had to surely put that scripture into practice....
Check them out.
I hope that you all have a great week and remember...sometimes we JUST to need to be STILL and remember who is in charge and has the last say!
Hugs and blessings,
Cindy
Cherry Cake
1 box of Duncan Hines Yellow Cake Mix
1 Tsp. of vanilla flavoring
1 regular size can of cherry pie filling
YEP, that's it!
I used my granny's old pound cake pan and she never does me wrong! Spray the pan with Pam and lightly flour. Prepare cake mix as directed on box and add the vanilla flavoring. Mix and pour into prepared pan. Pour your can of cherry pie filling over the top of cake mixture and swirl around with a butter knife. Bake in preheated oven at 350. I baked mine for 45 minutes but test it after 40 minutes as each oven bakes differently. Let cool and release from pan. I made a glaze using powdered sugar and milk. It was a hit!
Your cake looks so good and the recipe couldn't be easier!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your youngest daughter.
I love your new platter and bowl. White is so elegant.
Yes, I was in love with the new platter and bowl. It will surely be used. Easy recipe for sure and my bunch said it was very moist and good.
DeleteThat cake looks amazing and I couldn't believe how easy it is to make! I love your t-shirt, too. That is one of my favorite verses, also. Many blessings to you today, sweet lady!
ReplyDeleteThe t-shirt is very comfy Cheryl and made out of good quality.
DeleteGood morning, Cindy! I loved seeing your pretty flowers and your pretty Marti Leigh! Happy upcoming Birthday to her!! What a menu...that’s my kinda meal for sure. Now that cherry 🍒 cake is something that I must make!! I’m loving easy these. Have a wonderful week and you look so cute in your T-shirt. I must check that site. 🥰
ReplyDeleteThank you! We will celebrate her the weekend. Yes girl, EASY recipe and quick when you don't have much time.
DeleteHappy birthday to your sweet daughter! It’s so good to be together for special occasions so I know you all will have fun! Your flowers are gorgeous and so are your new serving pieces. Thanks for the tips, too. That cake recipe sounds like a keeper. Enjoy your week! Zenda
ReplyDeleteThank you for her birthday day wishes. She is going to the beach for her actual birthday so celebration will come later with the family.
DeleteI'll be right over, lol. Another great post, my friend. Have a beautiful week. smiles
ReplyDeleteCome on girl. I save you a slice!
DeleteWow yummy cake and easy to bake. Winner!!!! Happy Birthday to your sweet daughter. She looks a lot like her momma. Your flowers are so pretty. I cannot believe we are heading toward the end of summer already. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteShe gets told that a lot! LOL!
DeleteOh, I'm all about easy and quick and GOOD. I'll be making this next week for my Pokeno group. Thanks for sharing. Always love your spirit! Splashes of joy to you!
ReplyDeletePokeno group sounds fun Lea.
DeleteGee, that cake sounds good and easy enough for me to make! Looks so pretty too...and I love those dishes in the background. Happy Birthday to your "caboose"! Such a pretty caboose! I guess I was the caboose in my family. Never thought of it that way before! And my older siblings say I am spoiled, especially my sister. I don't think so at all! LOL. Love your T Shirt. And I do love that verse as well. One of my favorites. Yes, we NEED to "Be Still and Know that I Am God" in the midst of all this turmoil. Thank you for that reminder. Good timing. Have a blessed week!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam. Those dessert dishes are some of my favorite.
DeleteMediating on WHO is in charge -- a wonderful reminder for all of us because some days we are sorely tempted to think otherwise!
ReplyDeleteGood post, Cindy. And happiest of birthdays to Marti Leigh! (what a cute name for a beautiful gal!)
Awe thanks Barbara. She was named after her daddy Marty and my great-grandmother whose name was Dollie Lee. We decided to spell the Lee differently.
DeleteHappy Birthday to your daughter! Her birthday meal sounds delish!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute tee! As you know from one of my previous blog posts, my pandemic attire consists of graphic tees. LOL.
Can't beat the comfort of a good tee! Or TEA! LOL!
DeleteHi Cindy. The cake looks delicious and how easy...I can use a little easy for Sunday lunches. Happy birthday to your beautiful daughter! I love your shirt...blessings my friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam. Yes girl...the older I get the more I desire easy and convenience though we both know that's not always the case. LOL!
DeleteYour cake sounds great! I tried adding some pie filling to a cake but I don't think I cooked it long enough, it was mushy in the center...I will try your recipe and see if I have better luck! Happy Birthday to your daughter
ReplyDeleteJenna
Jenna I have a friend that said same thing has happened to her with several cakes that she used pie filling and she finally figured out if using her bundt pan or pound cake pan she had to bake at least 55 minutes.
DeleteWhat a wonderful post! Your youngest birthday girl is just beautiful, like her mom! Happy Birthday to her! Great photographs of all of you. Oh my, what a sweet looking cake, it's one I want to try right away! Thank you for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy. You are so sweet.
DeleteCindy,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your daughter!! That cake looks yummy! I love all the pictures of your family which is such a joy to see how happy you all are!! Thanks so much for stopping by and I wish we lived closer that i could have you over for Tea!! What a grand time we would have!! Stay safe, healthy and happy, my friend!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thanks Deb. Yes, TEA sounds wonderful to me!
DeleteI'm praying and declaring over the two southern states with you asking God's angels to bust up that hurricane. What a cute shirt and the model is adorable. Thanks for the easy recipe; so nice that you share your talents with us. I hope Marti has a wonderful day today and I think it's a beautiful witness of God's love anytime I see your family together.
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet lady.
DeleteHappy Birthday to your beautiful daughter! That cake looks yummy! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan. She has had an awesome birthday.
DeleteI ever leave your blog, empty handed. Whether it's a recipe, craft or words of Wisdom.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us.
Thanks Christine.
DeleteSo many lovely things - that darling bouquet, the yummy cake and your big smiles. I'm smiling too.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Awe, thanks so much.
DeleteGardening, weeding, snipping ... love it!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you stopped by.
DeleteHi Cindy! Oh, there's another beautiful gal! Beauty just seems to run in your family! Now that cake! Oh, it looks so good and I am certainly going to try it! Hope you're being safe. We were so blessed not to be affected by the hurricanes at all. Not even any rain!
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping in to see me and those wall pockets are pretty old - probably from the 1950s.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Awe, thank you Sheila.
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