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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 Sweet Times Of Life}

 Happy Memorial Day everyone . 

I hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial day and have enjoyed your weekend. We enjoyed Hibachi style yesterday afternoon and it was so good. Steak, chicken, shrimp, pork, fried rice and veggies. YUM! 



The youngest grands got their red, white and blue on for church yesterday. 


The oldest grandgirl Raygen and her best friend Penny visited a nearby sunflower farm. 


Marty and grandgirl Mallory done a little fishing and needless to say we will be frying up some fish before too long. 


My baby wrens have hatched and getting ready to fly out of the nest before long. 


Marty and I enjoyed another late afternoon of "fun food" served on my new lazy susan.


I can tell I am going to really enjoy that piece and it will be used. 


While out and about doing a little shopping I found these cuties to also use for my "fun food" and many other items I am sure. 


A blogging friend of mine introduced these Spurtles on her blog in a post and as soon as I saw them I knew I had to have a set. I love all things kitchen especially since I enjoy cooking and baking so much. I am so glad I purchased these. I have used them for everything that you can imagine. They are heat resistance and so easy to clean. I've even put mine in the dishwasher and they have not faded at all. They are used a lot! Amazon purchase. 


Today, well, I wish I could say I am resting a little, well, guess I am right now since I am blogging. LOL! But, I have been cleaning out two closets and oh mercy! Do I have some things to donate.....A HUGE black bag of clothes along with 11 pairs of shoes are headed to a clothing ministry that gives to others once a month in our community. I guess I can go buy some more clothes and shoes now right????? But, I have stopped long enough to marinate some pork chops for the grill, make a potato, cheese and bacon casserole (half with scallions) and baked beans for Memorial Day Dinner. Matter of fact....that dinner might be a tad early today because I am hungry! Oh, there's lemon pie ready too! 


I hope that you all have a wonderful and blessed week ahead. 

Hugs and blessings, Cindy 






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  1. MargieMay 31, 2021 at 6:43 PM

    Your granddaughters' patriotic outfits are too cute!

    Once again, you've made me hungry with your yummy Memorial Day dinner.

    This is the first time I've heard of Spurtles...will have to investigate later.

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 1, 2021 at 10:33 AM

      Thanks Margie. Girl, I have really used the Spurtles.

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  2. Granny MarigoldMay 31, 2021 at 7:12 PM

    I love that picture of Mallory and Grandpa 2015 and 2021.

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  3. Pamela M. SteinerMay 31, 2021 at 8:33 PM

    Oh, that casserole looks so good! I may need that recipe! And your grandgirls are all so cute in their red white and blue...you too!! And Mallory and her Grandpa fishing! Wow! That is amazing! Sounds like you all have had a wonderful weekend. What a joy and blessing!!!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 1, 2021 at 10:37 AM

      We had a great weekend Pam. It just goes by too quickly. That casserole was good but I haven't made one in a while and had a taste for it so made me one.

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  4. Heather{Our Life In a Click}June 1, 2021 at 10:05 AM

    It looks like you had a wonderful and productive weekend! Loving all of the photos. That would piece is gorgeous and I like the Spurtles too. I will check them out!

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  5. PamJune 1, 2021 at 11:01 AM

    Looks like so much fun. Love the comparing the fish pic. That is so cute. Casserole looks yummy. Yummy, now I am hungry. HAHA

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 1, 2021 at 11:33 AM

      Wish you were close by...I would share some leftovers with you.

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  6. JunkchiccottageJune 1, 2021 at 11:20 AM

    Love the Spurtles. The girls look so cute in their Memorial Day outfits. Please share your recipe for the potato casserole that looks so yummy. Happy June. xoxo

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 1, 2021 at 1:52 PM

    You have so much fun as a family. I sure wish my bunch lived close by but we are scattered all over the country. I LOVE the sunflowers and really want to go fishing this summer. I need to find a spot not to weedy or snakey! lol Hugs!

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 1, 2021 at 5:39 PM

      My three daughters are nearby and I am so thankful. I love sunflowers too. Yes, not snaky or weedy is my kind of outing of any kind. LOL!

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  8. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 1, 2021 at 1:53 PM

    Loved the pic of you with all the grands, and the one of the two littles, and Mallory and grandpa! How time flies! You sure were a busy lady with all that cleaning out and cooking! 😘

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 1, 2021 at 5:40 PM

      Girl, those closets are thanking me cause they are breathing! LOL! Much needed thing I needed to. I am always cooking or baking it seems. I guess it's a good thing I do work 3 days a week outside the home Kitty or else I'd have everything cooked and baked but the kitchen sink. LOL!

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  9. Rajani RehanaJune 2, 2021 at 2:02 AM

    Beautiful blog

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  10. thepaintedapron.comJune 2, 2021 at 8:56 AM

    Happy June Cindy! I'm glad you had such a tasty Memorial Day, and I love your new lazy Susan! There's nothing better than the feeling you get when you've cleaned out a closet or did a little purging, good for you, I need to do that too!
    Jenna

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    1. Creations By CindyJune 2, 2021 at 9:05 AM

      Thanks Jenna. Yes girl, those closets needed a good old cleaning out! Now I have an excuse to purchase some more shoes! LOL!

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  11. BonnieJune 2, 2021 at 5:15 PM

    Cindy, Wow, all of you have such cute patriotic outfits down to your patriotic flip flops and adorable sun glasses.

    All your food looks and sounds great.
    Glad you had a great Memorial Day with family.

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  12. BarbaraJune 4, 2021 at 2:52 PM

    Such cute sun glasses in the first photo! When I read your blog posts on an empty stomach, you always make me hungry! You have such a strong gift of cheer that comes across very well as you blog.

    Resting while blogging? Yes, it gets you off your feet for a few minutes, at the least. Thanks for sharing your fun with us!

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  13. CherylJune 4, 2021 at 5:33 PM

    Oh, your casserole and lemon pie look/sound wonderful! I hope you all had a wonderful time together. God bless you, sweet friend.

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  14. Lowcarb team memberJune 4, 2021 at 6:38 PM

    I do like the sunglasses!
    A lovely post with great photographs.
    Your youngest Grands look amazing in their red, white and blue outfits.

    Pleased you had a good Memorial Day Weekend.

    Happy June Wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  15. Saleslady371June 4, 2021 at 7:51 PM

    Beautiful Memorial Day post. I laughed at the shoes and thrift store comment. I can relate!

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  16. Linda @ Life and LindaJune 7, 2021 at 7:39 PM

    Such darling grands. They look so cute in their red, white and blue outfits. Looks like a wonderful time for all. Happy June. Hugs

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  17. handmade by amaliaJune 9, 2021 at 1:22 AM

    I like the fun food but mostly I admire your beautiful family. Those happy smiles!
    Amalia
    xo

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

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