Monday, 28 March 2016

~~~ Easter Dinner~~~


 This was the full Easter Basket I put together for Miss V...

 She loved the Kinder Surprise Egg...and her new colouring book...memory game...and sparkly ring!!

 She and her Auntie Lissa...{with the bunny ears}...and her Auntie Anna had a rousing game of Memory...she did quite well...and really enjoying learning to play! I must get her a few more of this type of game...





She was the first one at the table...

Eager to dig into her Turkey dinner...

My plate is pictured below...

IT

WAS  

YUMMY!!! 




Not sure why her Mommy was making a face...hahaha!!!

Her Uncle Ryans vegetarian dinner is pictured here...

2 of my kids are vegetarian now...

And my other daughter has Celiac disease...so cooking  can be a challenge for me...

BUT...

Kudos to me...the entire Turkey dinner was gluten free!!!

I even made gluten free appetizers and a gluten free berry and apple crisp for dessert, with gluten free ice cream!!

My daughter Lissa made gluten free brownies..{DELISH}...

And my son brought vegan key lime cheesecake...{DELISH} 

Miss V was happy with a bowl of ice cream for dessert...♥️

And...her bunny hat ...that she made...was perfect for the occasion!

 
As the adults chatted after the meal...

Miss V retired to the TV room...watched an episode of Paw Patrol...

And...

Tried her sparkling ring on her big toe!!! It fit like a glove! hahaha!!!

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I hope you all had a wonderful weekend...

The weather was crazy here...

Started with the freezing rain on Wednesday and Thursday...

The sun managed a wee bit of light on Good Friday...but chilly!!

The weather at the cottage...Saturday and Sunday...was FABULOUS!!!

No wind...calm lake...lots of raking...3 different fires!!!

Ate out at the local fish restaurant...sat out for the sunset....

I will share as soon as I get my photos sorted...

For some reason I had my camera on a very dark setting...?????

Today is absolutely miserable...wind...rain...hail...awful!!

Have changed the bed from top to bottom...

Put all the Easter trappings away....

Dining table back in order...geesh...a lot of dishes!!!! 

 But....happy to do it...love having all my kids here...♥️

 Soon.....cottage times for all!!!!

 Enjoy the rest of your day...

     All put back in order at yours???

     We had turkey last night...with stuffing and gravy...

       Think I'll make a small pot of turkey and rice soup...

          Pork Tenderloin on the menu tonight...

             Cheers!  :o)

                 linda ♥️
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52 comments:

  1. Anonymous28 March 2016 at 11:34

    beautiful table and wonderful dinner, little miss V is adorable as always and that sparly ring makes a mighty fine toe ring!

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    1. Linda28 March 2016 at 15:45

      Laurie! You're back! How are you....oh...I must see if you have posted...I have been kinda lazy lately!

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  2. Kathy28 March 2016 at 12:31

    How wonderful to have your family all together for Easter. Joe and I went out to eat with a couple of our friends. This was the first time in many years the family wasn't together. We still had a lot of fun and lots of good food. I'm making chicken rice soup right now. We must think alike. Miss V is so cute. I love that she used the sparkly ring on her toe.

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    1. Linda28 March 2016 at 15:46

      Hi Kathy....sometimes change is a good thing.
      Turkey soup made...great for our lunches!
      Have a great week....

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  3. La Table De Nana28 March 2016 at 12:51

    I love the toe ring,,mine is much smaller:)
    Everything looks so good..the care and thoughtfulness:)
    Love the stitching you did..and the little furry friends in the basket:)
    I had a 6'5" son-in-law in a bunny mask:) They he put it around his bicep over his dress jacket..:)

    Our Littles loved memory card games here..I think I still have 2.. my
    Thank goodness for the nice weekend..Friday was a real GF temp wise..and today is miz here..we will have a fire going in a bit..maybe the last?

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    1. Linda28 March 2016 at 15:48

      You have a toe ring? Why not? Right?
      I must get over to yours...I am certain a beautiful post is waiting to be devoured!
      Have a wonderful week!

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    2. La Table De Nana29 March 2016 at 06:04

      An Ardene one from about 15 yrs ago from my daughter..never worn:)

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    3. Linda29 March 2016 at 06:33

      Put it on!!!

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  4. tammy j28 March 2016 at 15:01

    i always love your family dinners!
    beautiful pictures. and YUM. oh my goodness.
    xo♥

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    1. Linda28 March 2016 at 15:48

      Thanks Tammy....hopefully you are better.....♥️

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    2. tammy j30 March 2016 at 14:42

      thank you dear heart. i am.
      came by to look at this wonderful dinner and these
      beloved faces or yours again! you have a great family.
      somehow it seems like only yesterday when she was the most beautiful baby in the world!
      time is flying by way too fast!

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    3. Linda30 March 2016 at 15:38

      I love when peeps come back to their comments!
      She is now the most beautiful nearly 4 year old in the world!
      Glad you are better...♥️

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  5. Eddie Bluelights28 March 2016 at 15:23

    That turkey dinner looks divine . . .
    Glad a good time was had by all and my word isn't Miss V growing fast? . . :)

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    1. Linda28 March 2016 at 15:49

      Hi Eddie....
      Funny....sometimes she still looks so tiny....and other times she looks like a big girl....kinda sad....I like her little♥️

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    2. Eddie28 March 2016 at 16:28

      Yes . . . I do see why you say you like her little . . .
      Yet of course we will like our grandchildren and love them to bits at any age, yet small is especially sweet and interesting watching them take huge strides in development and being totally dependant on us . . .
      The magic will last quite a while longer . . .
      I am very lucky that little Rosa is to follow Peter . . . but also looking forwards to doing special things with him . . . :)

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    3. Linda28 March 2016 at 16:43

      I guess it is selfish of me....but....I love her so much.....and, like you say, they depend on us♥️
      She will grow into a lovely young lady...I am sure!
      And the same for you....but...perhaps you will have more grandchildren!

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    4. Eddie28 March 2016 at 16:51

      Not selfish at all . . . very understandable.
      Not sure whether there will be any more grandchildren ~ I don't think either family can afford it right now . . . .maybe when I 'pop my clogs' if they are not too old . . .
      Nice to have someone to share with . . :)

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    5. Linda28 March 2016 at 16:57

      :o)
      I get it.......and....you get it....

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  6. Lynne28 March 2016 at 15:23

    I was hoping I would see a post from you . . .
    And have a chance to see and hear about Miss V . . .
    I think I am going to "take your lead" and start referring to my great granddaughter Oakland as . . .
    Little Miss O . . .
    I love watching her learn, . . . each time I see her, more words, expressions, personality . . . love it!
    I am impressed with your gluten free turkey dinner . . . what a wonderful mother, grandmother . . .
    Looking forward to cottage photos . . .
    Wishing you a happy week Linda . . . with some sunny days!

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    1. Linda28 March 2016 at 15:51

      Why...thanks Lynne...how lovely of you to say!
      Love the wee ones...everything is so fresh...new and exciting!
      Yes...I think Miss O is perfect!
      I am hoping for some sun as well.....
      Happy week to you!

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  7. Lynne28 March 2016 at 15:24

    One more thing . . .
    What is the Memory Game ?

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    1. Linda28 March 2016 at 15:53

      You turn over 2 cards...try to match up the pics....the one I bought was Strawberry Shortcake....with doggies...kitties and girls....she loved it!

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  8. Country Gal 28 March 2016 at 16:10

    All looks lovely and tasty . Wonderful photos , Glad you all had a nice Easter to . Yes the weather has been up and down but Sunday was fab here sunny and temps hit 20C . Thanks for sharing , have a good day !

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    1. Linda28 March 2016 at 16:44

      When we left the cottage it was 20 degrees...by the time we got to Grimsby, it was 4 degrees...and FOGGY!

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  9. Deb28 March 2016 at 16:24

    Another fabulous meal, I see. I like the decorated chandelier.

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    1. Linda28 March 2016 at 16:45

      Yes...I can add decorations for every occasion! Good old ikea!

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  10. Betsy Brock28 March 2016 at 16:39

    Yum...that all looks wonderful! I love that your kids all bring dishes to share.
    Love the Easter basket....adorable! We had gorgeous warm weather on Sunday but today
    is 30 degrees colder, gray, windy and miserable! Feels like winter! haha.

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    1. Linda28 March 2016 at 16:47

      I forgot to mention...Erika brought roasted Brussel sprouts...delish!
      And....Ryan brought the Parmesan zuchinni!
      Great effort by everyone!
      Miserable here....yuck!

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  11. Martha28 March 2016 at 17:40

    Our Sunday weather was gorgeous! Today is a complete flip from yesterday. So glad we had beautiful weather for Easter when all the kids were here.
    Your dinner looks fabulous and the child is as adorable as ever.
    :0)

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    1. Linda28 March 2016 at 18:51

      Same here...yucky today...hopefully some sun tomorrow!

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  12. The Furry Gnome28 March 2016 at 18:37

    Sounds like a wonderful family weekend Linda. Same here. We play those memory games with our grandson, and he's good at it! Practice helps! I'm impressed you managed a gluten free dinner. Lots of that sort of eating in our family.

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    1. Linda28 March 2016 at 18:54

      I hope to play with her again on Wednesday!
      Butterball turkeys are gluten free...I use vegetable broth to baste....I make the stuffing seperate, for us who can have gluten....velotine and Aurora cubes for the gravy...gluten free....carrot and potato water too!
      I don't want my daughter to get sick....so...I really don't mind♥️
      Weather was perfect....today, not so much!

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  13. Suza29 March 2016 at 00:45

    Wow - totally gluten free... and it all looks amazing.
    Laughing at the pic of Miss V alone at the table waiting to dig in!
    Sweet Easter basket for her. You are so talented!

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    1. Linda29 March 2016 at 06:33

      yes...very challenging sometimes!!
      Thanks Suzanne!!

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  14. Patricia29 March 2016 at 04:15

    Wow the turkey looks good. Miss V is so cute, and so grown up these days. I'll bet she loved her Easter basket so much - and the toe ring is so cute and funny. Lots of work doing the gluten free, but I see you are onto it Linda. You are a very talented cook.

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    1. Linda29 March 2016 at 06:34

      Thanks PAtricia...we do everything we can for our kids, right??

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  15. Linda29 March 2016 at 04:45

    Dinner looks delicious. I cook for vegetarians as well, being doing it a long time, so it is common practice around here.
    Weather looks brighter today, sure was wet and damp and windy yesterday.
    That sparkly ring looks to be the big hit of Easter.

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    1. Linda29 March 2016 at 06:35

      I can handle the vegetarian...it is the gluten free that is more complicated, as she gets very sick if contaminated...feel so bad for her... :o(
      Yes...the flashing ring was a hit!!

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  16. September Violets29 March 2016 at 05:30

    Mmmmm ... your plate looks delicious! No wonder Miss V was first to the table. It's nice to see everyone enjoying Miss V's company. Good for you for making all those yummy dishes and accommodating everyone's tastes and diets! The basket you made up and the little bunny are so cute. Love the last pic of the sparkly toe ring ;)
    Wendy

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    1. Linda29 March 2016 at 06:54

      Hahaha! yes...she does love to eat!
      The crochet was fun...still working on daughters afghan!!
      Have a great week Wendy!

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  17. Debra She Who Seeks29 March 2016 at 07:24

    Looks like a wonderful Easter celebration!

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  18. Kris29 March 2016 at 07:37

    Looked like a beautiful day! Yummy food, ad your favorite PEEPS!
    xo Kris

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    1. Linda29 March 2016 at 12:51

      For sure Kris!
      You have fun at your Mom's?

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  19. Pamela Gordon29 March 2016 at 10:15

    Sounds like a wonderful weekend for you there. The weather sure is crazy and usually what you get there we get a day later. We had our Easter dinner yesterday as Mark and Jenn were away snowmobiling (up north where they have way more snow than we do) until Sunday evening. Have a super week Linda! xx

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    1. Linda29 March 2016 at 12:52

      Saturday and Sunday were great....
      Enjoy your week Pam!

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  20. Blue Grumpster30 March 2016 at 02:40

    What... wind...rain...hail? Say it wasn't so!

    Hi Linda :)

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  21. Gloria Baker30 March 2016 at 14:42

    I love all miss V pictures and all look beautiful. I can see you had a lovely Easter Linda. Hugs!

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    1. Linda30 March 2016 at 15:38

      Yes we did Gloria...thanks for stopping by!

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