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...
Good Sunday Afternoon Everyone. I hope your week and weekend has been good to you. We are having some fire place weather in my neck of the woods.
These three little girls enjoyed the roaring fire with hot cocoa today. They have a gas fire place in their homes so they had fun helping papa gather up some wood to build a fire. It sure doesn't take much to entertain the littles in the country.
I have been waiting for a little over a year now for the Taxidermy to have my trophy buck ready and Marty picked him up this week. I was so excited and needless to say that sweet boy is hanging on my wall in my living room.
That was a Buck of a lifetime for me. Not sure I will ever forget the excitement of that hunt...or showing the guys up! LOL!
Our county has opened up a new little place called Southern Blend Baker and I had to try out the chicken salad that several of my friends raved about. It was delicious! The atmosphere is so nice. The first thing I noticed was Christian music playing. The ladies that work there are so friendly and kind and their menu looked reasonably priced. I will be visiting again.
Made a new cake recipe for Sunday dinner. Vanilla Bundt cake with cream cheese frosting and chocolate morsels sprinkled on top. I think there may be one slice left.....Apparently it made the list of GOOD.
Y'all, if you like pickles and you like cheese this is such a good little keto snack. I saw the idea on Pinterest and tried it...YUMMY and so dang easy. Spray your muffin tin lightly with Pam. Put a little cheese in the tin. Slice a dill pickle and add about two or three slices on top of the cheese. Top with more cheese. I added a tad of salt and Italian seasoning on top. Bake in preheated oven @ 400 degrees for about 12 minutes. Let cool and dip in your favorite sauce. SO GOOD!
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I have had a productive week and finally caught up with some much needed decluttering that I needed to do at home. So, decided to venture out a little and do a few fun things for ME. I done a little shopping, yoga class and treated myself to an iced coffee. It was nice to get out a little and very relaxing.
I shared with you all that I have decided to do a Focus Board for each month. I am very much a visual person so I am enjoying reading my Focus board every day. Such a great reminder of what I truly need to focus on.
I hope that you all have a wonderful week and remember, take some time from DECLUTTERING your life...whatever that may be for you, and enjoy your life. 💗 I am beginning to find my groove in this thing called retirement! I think it's gonna look good on me. LOL!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
I am so happy that you are enjoying your retirement already. I love your "focus board"...that's a great idea!! And I loved seeing the little girls in front of the fireplace, in their bare feet! Oh My! My feet are always cold these days, so that made my feet cold looking at those little bare feet, but I know they are cozy and warm in front of that beautiful fire! And they are so blessed to be with their Nana and Papa. Oh, decluttering...where would I begin? It is so overdue. My closet would be a good place to start...maybe when I really and truly feel better...LOL. excuses excuses! I enjoyed your post so much. Thank you for brightening this dreary day!
ReplyDeletePam, I have been praying for you and sure hope you get to feeling better SOON! Those little ones are surely a joy as we watch them just simply get excited about hauling in firewood. Just those simple things ya know.
DeleteI love the littles by the roaring fire. I miss having a wood burning fireplace. We have a gas one but it is not the same.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on bagging that buck!
Enjoy your retirement. You will probably wonder, like I do, how you ever found time to work. lol. xo Diana
Thanks Diana. That sweet boy was surely a trophy for me! We almost changed out to a gas fireplace a few years ago but then we decided not for now. Marty loves a real wood burning fire and as long as we can keep the smell down so it doesn't affect my allergy I am good with it too. We figure when we get to a point where chopping, sawing, and etc. the wood becomes a problem then we will switch to gas. But girl...I love those little fire logs you buy. SIMPLE and I can use those with a breeze. LOL!
DeleteI'll tell you what, you sure make me smile. I am so happy to know retirement is agreeing with you, big smiles.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. Can't wait to see your smile!!! At the beach!
DeleteI probably should go back to decluttering but if the weather is nice, we take a hike. Love your photos and your trophy is quite impressive! Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. Hope your week is wonderfully blessed.
DeleteHi Cindy, I wrote out a long post only for it to disappear because of keyboard error. I like your focus board and may need to try it out. Good way to memorize scripture. Psalm 23 is one of my favorites and I wrote about it at my blog. It will be in the 80's this week and I plan to sit outside. I am doing a "clean out" today for my procedure tomorrow. Say a little prayer for me. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI hate when I type something only to hit the wrong key! Will lift your up in prayer.
DeleteAren’t those girls so cute by the fireplace??!! I’ve been using my gas fireplace a lot lately. I’m glad that you’re getting your retirement grove going! Your buck sure is awesome and so is your bundt cake and the keto snacks. Thanks for sharing with us, dear friend. Hugs and blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteHope your week is going good dear Kitty. Yes, a fireplace is sure nice isn't it?
DeleteGlad you're getting into the swing of retirement! I've been having fun putting together a slideshow for two colleagues who will be retiring on April 1st.
ReplyDeleteYour Vanilla bundt cake looks great! It never would have occurred to me to bake dill pickles.
Girl, you gotta try the pickles and cheese. Great snack.
DeleteCindy, you seem to be really enjoying retirement! That is quite a deer that you harvested. I need so badly to declutter. Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam. I am beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel with decluttering. Now...to keep it that way is the thing! LOL!
DeleteCindy, this is one of those days when I wish I had a fireplace again.... yours looks great! Such cute little girls!!!
ReplyDeleteThe cheese-pickle thing looks very good. I want to try that!
Thank you for all the continued inspiration and comfort you always share. That is a stunning photo of you and the buck!!!
Thanks Barbara. That Buck sure is still the talk of the town! LOL!
DeleteI knew it wouldn't take you long to adapt to retirement Cindy! Such a great idea to have a visual reminder of what you want to focus on...that cheese pickle snack is crazy, but it's got to be good!
ReplyDeleteJenna
I am finding my way Jenna and loving it! That pickle and cheese is such a good little snack.
DeleteLove the focus board. Love seeing your sweet littles by the fire and what a big buck you got. That is a good trophy to hang! Have a great week. xoxo Kris
ReplyDeleteThanks Kris. I am finding the focus board is really good for me. That buck is on the wall girl!
DeleteRetirement agrees with you! All of your recipes look so yummy! What a great focus board! I have been decluttering at home but I know you're talking about other kinds of decluttering! Have a great week my friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather.
DeleteYour buck is amazing! I remember that exciting event! How wonderful to have him hanging on your wall now! I miss our wood stove, there is no heat like it. We use propane now for our heat, and it works really well too, but still, nothing like wood heat. Those pickle chips look really good, and awesome to be a keto snack too! Must try :) Glad you are enjoying your retirement!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marilyn. You must try the pickles and cheese. YUM!
Deletethere's nothing so sweet as a photo of our grandkiddos when they don't know it's being taken. so calm, peaceful, serene, sweet!
ReplyDeletehappy happy weekend to you, friend ...
You are so right Linda!
DeleteI am so excited to hear about all the amazing things God is doing in this new season of your retirement! I know He has great plans for you, sweet friend. You are a such a dear blessing to all. WOW! That buck! That is amazing!!! I can only imagine how excited you must have been to finally get it brought home to put up on your wall! May the Lord continue to bless you richly. Sending much love and many hugs your way!
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet Cheryl.
DeleteCindy - you are such a neat gal. SO happy to learn you are enjoying your well-earned retirement. Those sweet little girls are growing up fast, aren't they? That fire looked so
ReplyDeletewelcoming. Love all your baking and creating! Big hugs and lots of prayers. ♥