Hoping this finds my sister bloggers doing well on this windy Sunday afternoon. Yep, we've got a little wind howling around here and a tad cool but I am enjoying a lazy afternoon. My Sunday lunch crowd (my family) have left for the day so I am kicked back. Sunday menu today consisted of: Chicken and dressing Giblet gravy Italian green beans with ham Mac & Cheese Homemade chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache. Yep, they are little spoiled at Nana's house. I am not a huge fan of cakes with icing but it must have been good as one of the grands had two slices. These gals and I have been friends for more years than I remember and since we've all retired within a few months apart in retirement and age (dating back to 4th grade in school) we try to get together once every 4-6 weeks. We always do something extra for our birthdays but was a tad late celebrating mine this year together due to other appointments that was a must. We always have a gr...
Well our February Florida weather is cool in the mornings, warm during the day and cool at night. Which to be honest, suits me! But, we can't have perfect weather that suits us all can we?
This weather has had me in the baking mode though. I saved a few apples from our mountain trip and baked an apple bundt cake to freeze for a Sunday dinner sweet.
Decided to whip up a batch of Kitty's shortbread spritz cookies. They weren't as pretty as hers but oh they would melt in your mouth. Be sure to pop over to see her recipe.
https://www.kittyskozykitchen.com/2025/01/impossibly-easy-ham-and-swiss-pie-and.html#more
I had some left over deer venison and decided to make a Venison and Penne Casserole. Was a hit with Marty and his dad. But, we love all things venison around her neck of the woods.
One day I had some broccoli that was going to go bad if not used so whipped up a little comfort soup. Broccoli and shedder cheese soup.
My oldest granddaughter Raygen bought herself a new ride. Well, it's not new but new to her. This was her first vehicle that she was able to purchase on her own. So proud of this young woman!
The youngest granddaughter's came to stay with us for a couple of days and spend the night. What fun we had from crafting, painting, dress-up, designing, baking, fishing, catching minnows from the pond to cooking breakfast. These girls will keep you young and tired! LOL! What fun we sure had. My youngest granddaughter Annaleigh carries her little Psalms/Proverbs bible with her in her little overnight bag so we read a few verses from both books with her. So precious to see my grands loving the Word of God.
Marty and I had an early afternoon date and the drive was less than 30 minutes from our home. We pass by this diner going and coming from hunting camp in Ga and have never had the opportunity to stop. The restaurant is actually a cafeteria of an old school. The funny thing was as soon as we stepped out of our vehicle and I spotted the old auditorium memories came flooding back from my cheerleading days. I had cheered at this same school many times for away games. Crazy how memories will once again pop into our minds.
Spent one day making my babies little treats for Valentine's day. I will be out of pocket on Valentine's Day with a procedure so knew I needed to get this done early. Nothing serious but pray the procedure goes well and all is good. My girls and older grandgirls will get homemade soaps. One side of the soap is exfoliating and the other side is soothing. Goat milk with pink Himalayan salt, Rosemary and Lavender. Oh they smell so good! Forgot to make myself one though. OOPS! Made the grandson and the little grands white and milk chocolate heart shaped lollypops. I hope they enjoy as it all was made with much love and joy.
I will leave you with this little saying. Spoke volumes to me.
I hope that you all are enjoying your February and the weather is being kind to you. Till next time, Hugs and blessings,
Cindy
Hi Cindy, praying your procedure goes well! My grandson got a car too. Looks like you have been a busy grandma for sure! Have a wonderful Valentines!
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan. YAY for your grandson!
DeleteCindy! So nice to see you. I just love catching up with you, my friend. Have a beautiful week.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda.
DeleteAs always, this post is fun and encouraging. There is always a good time at your house!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara. There is never a dull moment at my house when the grands are here. Ha!
DeleteI love all the pictures of the littler grands esp. the goofy ones. Congratulations to Raygen on buying herself a "new" car. That's such a big step.
ReplyDeleteCute little Valentine ideas you had. "doing little things" with love ....that's what it's all about.
Amen GM! Doing those little things for others mean so much.
DeleteYou have been busy in the kitchen Cindy! Wow, impressive that your granddaughter bought her own car! Happy Valentine's Day and prayers for your procedure ~
ReplyDeleteJenna
Thank you Jenna.
DeletePraying the procedure goes well, Cindy! So many sweet photos of your grands. Your love of baking shows, it all looks delicious! Take care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam.
DeleteCongrats to Raygen on acquiring her own car! You definitely appreciate things more when you have to pay for them yourself. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI'll pray that your procedure goes well.
Thanks Margie.
DeleteGreat words of wisdom in that last graphic!! All that good cookin' you're doing sure is making my hungry. lol So happy for Raygen, it's a great accomplishment to purchase your first car.♥
ReplyDeleteThanks Miss Mary.
DeleteAll your yummy food sure makes me hungry, Cindy. Thank you for mentioning my spritz cookies. Yours look so pretty. I’m so proud of Raygen, too!!!! What a fantastic accomplishment, I must say. You sure have fun with those busy grand girls of yours. Thank you for sharing all your words of wisdom that you have. Happy Valentine’s Day and prayers always for you, my friend. ♥️
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Kitty.
DeleteThat soap looks amazing! You're so talented. That old diner looks like a fun place to stop. I love that it brought back all those memories. I bet the little grands love staying over and spending time with you guys. All of that food is making me hungry. Will keep you in my prayers tomorrow and always! xo
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather Lou.
DeleteCindy,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by!! great pictures...I hope you will have a great holiday weekend!! Happy Valentine's Day!!
Hugs,
Deb
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Thanks Deb.
DeleteThere is always something to be thankful for...that's so true! Love catching up on all your fun. I'll have to look for that old school diner when we travel! Enjoy your week! It's COOL!
ReplyDeleteYes indeed. Grateful.
DeleteWhat an uplifting post, Cindy, including as you did all the activities that bring joy to your life. We too enjoy hosting for sleepovers the grandgirls that live near us, now ages 8 and 12. / We also have Florida in common. Our family lived in Florida for 40 years, in six towns/cities all south of Orlando and on the coasts.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Those grands keep us busy and tired! LOL!
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