Sunday, May 13, 2012

Pre-Mama’s Day Dinner

Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend so far! My Saturday was pretty nice. On the upside, the weather was great and I was able to get out for a nice run and out for a walk with Kay and Josh. On the downside, Kay has an ear infection and pink eye. We figured this out on Friday- it came on fast and furious! Poor peanut! Luckily, her meds have worked quickly and she looks and is acting much better/happier.

Last night, we had Josh’s parents, sister and her boyfriend over for a little pre-Mama’s day dinner. Simple table setting:

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I pulled out my sweet water pitcher:

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I made turkey burgers (with and without cheese- Josh did the grilling). We put the burgers on top of tortillas instead of buns:

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A shredded lettuce and sunflower seed salad (both Josh, his Mom & I are huge shredded lettuce fans):

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I put all of the salad toppings on the side since everyone likes different toppings. Corn, peas and lima beans:

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tomato, cucumber and red onion:

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Plate of fruit (very necessary. Love the bottle drying rack in the background.)

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10 grain chocolate chip cookies!:

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And pickles and roasted green beans (un-pictured). My plate:

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Yum! We also all sampled Artic Zero for the first time. Janetha turned me onto this light, protein packed ice cream. We had the coffee flavor and it was very yummy (in my opinion!!).

A happy birthday to the fabulous Ms. Julie!!! And a happy Mother’s day to all the Mom’s out there (especially my Mom and Josh’s Mom!!!!)

What are your Mother’s day plans? We’re going to brunch. Otherwise- I have cleaning plans (hot) and I am teaching Body Pump.

20 comments:

Lauren said...

Sounds like a wonderful way to spend Mothers Day! I hope you enjoy today. Happy Mothers Day Erica!!

Anna @ On Anna's Plate said...

Happy Mother's Day, Erica!! Have a great day!

Averie said...

Happy Mother's Day and looks like a great day!

Kerstin said...

Mmm, what a yummy spread! Happy Mother's Day and I'm glad Kay is feeling better!

Jane said...

Yum! Happy Mother's Day to you! Hope it is a good one!

Lisakthrives said...

Wow---the food looks amazing! I have that water pitcher...sometimes I use it for water, and sometimes for iced tea!

Julieeeee said...

I knew I should have come over for mothers day slash my Bday! Fresh fruit and turkey burgers. My kind of meeeeealllllll haha hope you had a fab weekend and happy mamas day to you!!!!!

Janetha said...

Love it! Happy Mother's Day to you, mama! Love you!

Jenn (eating bender) said...

This looks awesome, Erica! I love the looks of that water pitcher. Sorry to hear Kay was sick but glad that she is on the mend. It sounds like you had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend and I can't wait to hear more about your special day. :)

Heather said...

So glad Kay is feeling better!
Happy Mothers Day to you, Erica - hope it was a great one!

YumYucky said...

Darn. I really wanted to turkey burgers this weekend. At least somebody got to enjoy. Not sure if I told you already, but I really need those cookies in your blog banner. Like right now. COOKIES!!!

NewWeighofLife said...

Happy belated Mother's Day! Hope Kay is feeling better!

Faith said...

I'm not sure if my comment went through so I apologize if this is a dup. Just wanted to say I hope Kay is feeling better soon and I hope you had a fabulous Mother's Day! :)

Krista said...

I love that water pitcher! How genius! Hope you had a fabulous Mather's Day, Erica!

Georgia The Comfort of Cooking said...

What a delicious, healthy dinner you put on! Everything looks great. Hope you had a very happy first Mother's Day, Erica!

Georgia The Comfort of Cooking said...

What a delicious, healthy dinner you put on! Everything looks great. Hope you had a very happy first Mother's Day, Erica!

Georgia The Comfort of Cooking said...

What a delicious, healthy dinner you put on! Everything looks great. Hope you had a very happy first Mother's Day, Erica!

itzyskitchen said...

Your comment made it through :) Thank you!!

natalie@thesweetslife said...

what a delish meal and fun celebration!!

Bridget said...

Delicious looking meal!! I LOVE that water pitcher!! Want one!!