Happy May! I wanted to pop in and share a few pictures from my month of April which seemed to fly by quickly. As I am trying to catch up with my blogging friends today I realized it had been a month since I last posted. My mercy! But, I am so busy doing this thing we call life here on earth and enjoying every moment that I can. With my immediate family of 14 there is never a dull moment y'all! We had three family birthdays in April. My SIL David, granddaughter Adalynn and oldest granddaughter Raygen. Our favorite grandson Conner (only grandson) carried his girl to the prom. We had to snap at least one picture with Mom and Nana! Two of my elementary school friends and I get together at least once every 4-5 weeks so we went to breakfast and then to Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. We always have so much fun. The gardens are so beautiful that I couldn't even attempt to snap all the pictures I wanted. There are so many beautiful paintings to look at this but this was one of
Marty, his dad and I had a little venison sausage making one day last week. Marty and I were so blessed to harvest deer this season and I cook with venison a lot so sausage was on our list. It's a lot of work to be honest but oh so good.
I stopped by one of local Dollar store's one day and was browsing through the Christmas on clearance to see if something caught my eye. Well, several things did in fact but this was so cute. It did not look christmasy so I thought someone had maybe just sat it down on the clearance rack. NOPE, when it rang up it was a whole $2.50. I sat it on my blanket ladder for a picture but not sure where I will put it. It may wind up being part of the blanket ladder decor.
I hope that the New Year has started out wonderful for you all. Marty is recovering well and I thank you all for well wishes and prayers. We actually ventured out with his dad and one of my SIL for the weekend for the last white tail deer hunt of the season. Under doctor's orders he can travel as long as he gets out of the vehicle once every hour and walks and stretches. Well see here...NO PROBLEM for me because I am like that anyway! I can't stand to ride for long hours so doctor's orders for him suited me just fine! LOL! He couldn't climb in a tree stand but he could sit along the edge of a field in a chair. He enjoyed the fresh brisk air and the outing. We had a great time with family.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
I am happy to know Marty is feeling better. Nope, not quite cold enough for hot coca, but the evenings have chilled a bit. I hope you have a beautiful week my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda.
DeleteI'm glad Marty is getting better and able to do things you both love! Have a great week Cindy!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Thanks Jenna.
DeleteI hope your sweet hubby continues to get better. I know you'll keep him from overdoing! Take care and enjoy your week! (we always made the deer sausage too and it was amazing!)
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DeleteAnother cup of hot chocolate sounds perfect to me. Making deer sausage can be a lot of work, but it's so good. We also like making chili with deer meat. I was in Dollar General the other day and they had a big table set up with 1/2 off Christmas items, it sure was tempting but I made it out with buying a thing. When I got home I kept thinking about all that Christmas stuff so stinkin' cheap. Now why didn't I buy something? lol
ReplyDeleteI know Miss Mary. It's so hard to pass up a good deal! LOL!
DeleteGlad to hear that Marty is on the mend!
ReplyDeleteGreat find at the Dollar Tree...haven't been to my local DT yet this year. I'm trying to be good. LOL.
The hot chocolate looks yummy! Sometimes I add to my hot chocolate matcha or infuse it with a chai or Earl grey!
Thanks Margie. Ooh, I bet some Chair would be good added.
DeleteI’m glad that Marty is doing well and I know that getting out must’ve done him so much good. Your sausage making is a family affair, and I’ll bet it’s so tasty. Keep on TRUSTing my friend. My prayers continue. Love and blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kitty.
DeleteIt's great to know that Marty is feeling better. I hope he continues to mend and will soon be 100% well. (A big mug of hot chocolate sounds like a good idea!)
ReplyDeleteCooler here today so feeling a cup of hot chocolate is in store today too.
DeleteWoman you totally make me smile reading about going deer hunting! I celebrated my niece cause she is a hunter but I can't do it. LOL....Yum, just finished coffee but hot choc sounds great right now.
ReplyDeleteIt's in my blood I guess! Was raised in, married in it and well, love it. Coffee is my kind of talk but a cup of hot chocolate sure eases the sweet tooth. LOL!
DeleteLove hot chocolate here but I tend to over-indulge and the pounds find me all too easily! But it is winter, after all, even here in Florida. So, bring it on!!
ReplyDeleteMarty has gotten to where he wants a cup every night. LOL! These cool nights it sure does taste good though.
DeleteI'm actually enjoying a cup of tea while reading your blog :)
ReplyDeleteSo pleased that Marty is feeling better.
My good wishes to you both.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan.
DeleteSome hot chocolate sounds perfect right now. Glad you got out for a bit. I have to back read to see what happened with dear Marty.
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather Lou.
DeleteYour hot chocolate looks tempting! It is cooling down here tonight and for the weekend, so some hot chocolate might be on the "menu" for me as well. So glad your Marty is doing better and that you were able to get out and do a little more hunting. Also, I know you will enjoy that sausage! Y'all are blessed to have that venison to eat throughout the year. I haven't had much experience in cooking it, but I do like it. I bet you have some good recipes. Yes, TRUST is a good word for us as we begin a new year. I will put my trust in the Lord for I know He will never fail me. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam.
DeleteHot chocolate sounds so perfect right about now, Cindy! And don't you love finding a wonderful little bargain. There always seems to be a place for it, doesn't there!
ReplyDeleteLove a good bargain!
DeleteI am so glad that Marty is improving. I love hot chocolate and a bargain! Blessings, sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam.
DeleteCindy,
ReplyDeleteHappy and Healthy New Year to you and your family! Love the Dollar Tree wreath...I bought a heart shaped wood bead wrath from Dollar Tree for Valentine's Day for $1.25...I will be dabbling with it!! Glad Marty is recovering and praying for his continued recovery!! Thanks for taking the t time to visit!!
Hugs,
Deb
Thanks Deb.
DeleteAw, I love your "hope" sign! So pretty! I'm so glad Marty got to get out and go hunting with you and do something he enjoys so much. God bless you all.
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