{March is well under way}

February days are now gone and March has officially kicked in.  

I finally purchased a new monthly focus board. 

We ventured out for a day date which included a movie. I love our day dates. I will give my honest review about the movie for those interested. I wanted to see this movie as it was based on a true story. I did enjoy the movie but oh my, it was a tear jerker from the get go! It ended good but mercy! Let's just say that I am thankful that no one was sitting close enough to see my tear stained face. I am glad that I saw it but I am good for a while on sad movies, even if they do end good!

 

My oldest daughter, her husband and their son participated in the Spartan race which is a series of obstacle courses that challenge. They done so well. As you can see from the pictures it gets pretty muddy! 

My three daughters participate each year in the Gate River Run. I love it that they do this together. They have so much support & encouragement from all the onlookers. I am just amazed at my girls for their outlook on health and they surely work hard.

My favorite picture!

They always cross the finish line together holding hands!

While I cheered them on from home I decided I needed some energy for them so made Marty and I some cheese blitzes! LOL! I usually make them from regular sandwich bread but had a few rolls that I needed to use and they turned out good. You can find a recipe for cheese blitzes using regular bread on Pinterest. 

I made shrimp and cheese grits for Marty & I. I don't know if it was because I haven't had any in a while or what but it sure hit the spot! Using the chicken broth to make the grits instead of water and cooked bacon surely adds so much flavor. Of course Tabasco sauce adds a kick. 

I sure hope that March brings many smiles to you all and that you enjoy each day that the Lord gives. Life is surely a blessing.

Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Recipe for Shrimp & Grits

1-2 lbs shrimp I buy the kind that no prep is needed.

1 lb. bacon (I bake in oven) Save the grease that comes from the bacon drippings.

1 stick of butter

3 diced scallions and 2 minced cloves of garlic

2 cups shredded cheese

2 cups of grits and use chicken broth in place of water

Tabasco sauce (opt)

After bacon has cooked & cooled, dice or crumble. Use your leftover grease from bacon to sauté your scallions, garlic and shrimp. This step will not take too long. Depends on size of shrimp. I cooked mine around 5 minutes or so. 

Cook your grits (2 cups) according to package using chicken broth instead of water. I use quick grits.

Once your grits are cooked cut off the burner and put one stick of butter in the grits. Stir. Then add your cheese and stir. Add your bacon, shrimp, scallions & garlic with the grease which usually isn't much when baking the bacon in the oven and give it a stir. Marty says it's just enough to give it taste to him but not greasy. I then literally shake Tabasco sauce on top. YUMMY! If you try it let me know what you think! We don't have it often but it's always good!