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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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{The Winner of the Giveaway and Whitetail Deer Hunting with the Family}


 I am getting a late start to sharing with you all this week. But, better late than never huh? Sharing one of my beautiful sunflower blooms with you today. Isn't she just lovely? I always plant sunflowers this time of year and this year it seemed that they had a hard time getting started for various reasons. But now they are coming into bloom and I am sure am enjoying these beauties. 
 
I spent the weekend hunting with these ladies and there is nothing like being in the great outdoors with your girls and grands doing what you enjoy. My oldest daughter doesn't hunt but our whole family enjoys venison and about anyway it's cooked.
 
 

We goofed off some too.....but we sure had a great time.  
 
 
But.....Nana brought home supper! YES! 
I see some fried back strap on my plate real soon. To be quite honest, it's not about the harvest for me. It's about spending time with those I love the most, and some of my sweetest times with the Lord is while I am sitting in a tree stand. It's my quiet time, my meditation, my talking things out, praying, and well, It's just a part of who I am. And, I am truly grateful for the bounty the Lord allowed me to have.

I shared last week 10 recipes for you to see and asked you to pick which one would "strike your fancy" and a someone would win a giveaway. The link was https://creationsbycindyphotography.blogspot.com/2020/10/pumpkin-spice-and-everything-nice.html
Needless to say #1, Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese icing took the win. I decided to spin the wheel on this one to see who the winner was. 

 Number 10!
 

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 *****Cheri's Chatter***** 
https://cherischatter.blogspot.com/ 
 
Congratulations Cheri! Be sure to visit with this sweet gal. Here is a little bit about my friend. 
 
  I'm a "young at heart" wife, mother, grandmother, and retired teacher. I live in a small, rural town in GA with my wonderful husband of 50 years. Our son, daughter-in-law, and two beautiful grandkids, R.(17) and M.(14) live nearby. I taught school for 31 1/2 years, then supervised student teachers for 9 years. Education and family are my passions, but my blog will be about whatever suits my fancy that day. We Southerners are known for our hospitality so ya'll just pull up a chair, I'll get the sweet tea, and we'll chat awhile!
 
Now, before I show you her surprise let me say this and most of you that have blogged with me for a long time already know this....My Favorite Time of the Year is CHRISTMAS!  I know....it's not even Halloween yet....But I could not help myself!!!!


Since it seems the majority liked the recipes including a "sweet tooth", then of course the prize had to be Christmas cookies with all the little special things that go with it! RIGHT? 

Oh Cheri will enjoy this wonderful little cookbook written by two friends of mine with a couple of recipes in it from Yours truly. 

Also, while her cookies are baking she can enjoy reading Dr. David Jeremiah's book called "Overcomer". He is one of my favorite authors and if this book doesn't speak to us in the here and now that we are living in then mercy...we all need to sit in a tree stand together and pray! 



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

 

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  1. LindaOctober 20, 2020 at 11:59 AM

    COOL BEANS to Cheri!!! I will have to go over to her blog, thanks for posting that, btw, smiles. Awesome photos my friend. I sure hope you have a beautiful day. big big smiles

    P.S. Isn't to hot in FL to be wearing all that camo? Just wondering. lol

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 20, 2020 at 1:33 PM

      Lol! We hunt in Ga and girl, that temp went from 80's to 49 quick like! When sitting in a tree stand with wind....mercy, it gets a little chilly. But I planned ahead of time so had it covered. It's a busy week for me this week so taking one day at a time.

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  2. Pam RichardsonOctober 20, 2020 at 12:46 PM

    Congratulations to Cheri. I love seeing you with your girls and all of your family. My hubby and son love to hunt, but I have never been. Good for you that you brought home supper. Hugs my friend!

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 20, 2020 at 1:33 PM

      Thanks Pam. We enjoy hunting together and especially as a family. We will enjoy some good meat too.

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  3. thepaintedapron.comOctober 20, 2020 at 12:47 PM

    What a fun giveaway, Cheri will be delighted! Although I'm not a fan of hunting, it's pretty awesome you have all the girls up for it, you don't often hear of girls hunting and y'all look so cute in your matching camo!
    Jenna

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 20, 2020 at 1:34 PM

      Thanks Jenna. We have a good time and of course we all gotta match you know! LOL!

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  4. Pamela M. SteinerOctober 20, 2020 at 3:02 PM

    Congratulations to Cheri! I am sure she will enjoy those lovely gifts! Thank you, Cindy, for doing this and creating some fun for us 'old gals'. Love your pictures...glad you got to spend some time with your girls hunting, and that you actually brought home the prize! What fun! I can imagine the time spent together was the best part of all. You are so blessed.

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 20, 2020 at 3:13 PM

      It was fun putting together a little "cookie" giveaway. I know Cheri will enjoy it. We surely do enjoy spending time together Pam.

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  5. Linda StollOctober 20, 2020 at 6:23 PM

    I'm loving that beautiful sunflower, Cindy!

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  6. MargieOctober 20, 2020 at 8:12 PM

    Congratulations to Cheri!

    As you know, I started shopping for Christmas teas last month. Because of covid, I'm cutting back on the holiday gift exchanges and shopping online.

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 21, 2020 at 8:14 AM

      Margie, I have several friends that has ordered all their gifts on line. It's easier to me to order on line too.

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  7. Granny MarigoldOctober 21, 2020 at 12:20 AM

    Don't you all look great in your camo!! Congratulations on getting your deer.
    BTW, it's never too early to think about Christmas :)

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 21, 2020 at 8:15 AM

      Girl, I am slow about doing things these days that I feel I need to start decorating for Christmas now! LOL! I do love the lights on a Christmas tree. Makes me so happy.

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  8. UnknownOctober 21, 2020 at 3:17 AM

    So happy Cindy to see you had a great da y with your sweet girls. Congrats to Cheri. I will check out her blog. xoxo Kris

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  9. Kris @ Junk Chic CottageOctober 21, 2020 at 3:19 AM

    Sorry Cindy that way my comment just sent I am on my mom's computer so I did not see it went with her email. Have a great day. xoxo Kris

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  10. Heather{Our Life In a Click}October 21, 2020 at 10:22 AM

    Congratulations to your sweet winner! Your sunflower is gorgeous as are you and your girls! You all look so cute in your camo! I love you goofing around in those pics too! Your food pics make me hungry! Hope you're having a great week!

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  11. CherylOctober 21, 2020 at 1:32 PM

    Congrratulations to Cheri! What a wonderful giveaway! I know she will enjoy it all so very much. God bless you and your family, my friend!

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  12. VeeOctober 21, 2020 at 2:32 PM

    Congrats to Cheri and congrats to you for getting your deer. That's something I've never done, but I commend those who do because the herds need to be managed and how.

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  13. AshleyOctober 21, 2020 at 3:01 PM

    Congratulations to the winner on such a yummy package! 😋
    So neat your daughters and granddaughters were able to go hunting with you. Great shot! Did you clean the deer or did you have someone else do it? If there's ever a famine, we know to come to your house! Lol. 😂

    Love,
    Ashley
    Ps. Also, I replied to your comment you left on my blog.

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 21, 2020 at 3:11 PM

      Thanks Ashley. We clean and process our own meat. We grew up on a farm and was raised hunting. We enjoy it and the meat is so lean and good. Well, except when I fry me some old backstrap! LOL!

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  14. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenOctober 21, 2020 at 7:19 PM

    Congratulations to Cheri!! She will love all those wonderful gifts!! I enjoyed seeing all your happy photos that warm my heart, Cindy. Have a great week! 😘

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  15. BarbaraOctober 21, 2020 at 7:42 PM

    Question: that santa beard with glasses -- can that count as your COVID mask??!!! ( it should!)

    Thank you for the encouraging, uplifting words and graphics you post. They are never wasted, so appropriate.

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 22, 2020 at 8:19 AM

      Yes mam, that Santa beard was indeed a good COVID mask! LOL!

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  16. CHERIOctober 21, 2020 at 9:25 PM

    OH MY GOSH! OH MY GOSH! REALLY???? I won???? I am soooo excited:) THANK YOU.
    I love everything I'm seeing. I decorate my kitchen every Christmas with Gingerbread people and I always bake with my granddaughter:) And I love David Jeremiah. I am just blown away!!! Do I need to send you my address? This has just made my day/week!!! Again, thank you so much and thanks to all those who congratulated me:)

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 22, 2020 at 8:20 AM

      Awe, I am so glad this little prize made your day. Sometimes, it surely doesn't take much to make us smile. I hope that you will enjoy it.

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  17. CHERIOctober 21, 2020 at 9:29 PM

    Oops! I was so excited I forgot what else I wanted to say!!! We are deer hunters in my family too. Well, I don't actually hunt...just sit in the stand with hubby. I have my own camo though:) We love venison and probably eat more of that than beef. Congrats on your harvest. Backstrap is my favorite part:) You have some beautiful ladies in your family.

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 22, 2020 at 8:20 AM

      Thanks Cheri. We love hunting as a family but girl....I sit in my own stand. LOL!

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  18. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceOctober 22, 2020 at 2:05 AM

    It's hunting season here too, and while I don't hunt, I've certainly gone out with the guys to enjoy the woods, there is just nothing like it! Congratulations on getting such a nice deer, will be great meat for your freezer! How fun to do a sweet giveaway, and congratulations to Cheri for being the winner! It looks like a wonderfully fun package for her to open :) Have a great week!

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 22, 2020 at 8:22 AM

      Thanks Marilyn. We enjoy hunting and especially when it's our whole family hunting together. I have a granddaughter who will be 13 in Nov. and she has turned into quite the huntress too!

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  19. Cranberry MorningOctober 22, 2020 at 10:18 AM

    I enjoyed this post. It's always a joy to spend time with family. Also thank you for referencing Cheri's blog.

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  20. NanaDianaOctober 22, 2020 at 3:40 PM

    I am so glad you got to spend some time with the girls in your life---even if it was hunting. lol We do a hunting of a different sort-antiques and thrifts. lol
    I will go look Cheri's blog up, too. I haven't met her yet. xo Diana

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  21. NanaDianaOctober 22, 2020 at 3:43 PM

    Oh- I lied - I DO KNOW CHERI! lol Just never think of the word Chatter after her name. lol

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  22. MelanieOctober 23, 2020 at 10:19 AM

    The carrot cookies with cream cheese icing look wonderful! I just don't bake anymore because of the diabetes. I may try a batch and eat one before I take them out the door to give to one of my kids. Congrats to the winner! A lovely stash there! Have a blessed day.

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  23. Naomi (Angel Numbers)October 24, 2020 at 7:21 AM

    A beautiful flower is just the perfect start to an awesome post. You've a very nice family. It is one of the truest blessings we can get.May god always bless you! Regards Naomi https://divineangelnumbers.com/

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  24. Lea @ CiCis CornerOctober 24, 2020 at 9:20 PM

    Well, I sure wish that I enjoyed hunting but I just do not, never have, never will. Hubby has hunted enough for both of us though and killed wayyy tooo many deer to even count. He doesn't hunt much now but sure does prepare for it. I think he enjoys the preparation more than the actual hunting at this point. Always fun to stop by and catch up with you and yours.

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    1. Creations By CindyOctober 25, 2020 at 4:40 PM

      Our family surely enjoys it. Thanks for coming by dear lady.

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  25. Linda @ Life and LindaOctober 31, 2020 at 11:03 AM

    Congrats to Cheri. A blessing to spend time with the girls. The cookies look so tasty. Happy Halloween. Hugs

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