Thursday, March 25, 2021

Bonjour~

  














PS my hair looks more silver than it is..Caro's fab filter livens everything up..

Same same same same but sun sun sun for a couple of days and soon that snow will be gone....it leaves fast enough once it starts..
Still social distancing..second Easter in a row no family get togethers..
But instead of going for a frozen tundra yet lovely walk..s  we were able to grab the chairs from inside bring them out for an impromptu hello♥

2 different almond topped cakes both good..one orange..the other more praliney..J likes the praline one better.I have shred it here before..so many recipes abound on the net  with them..
Lots of breads..focaccias..salads..
painting..
When Oli came with his brothers he brought stickers for our cars..I got a unicorn..:)♥ and J got Minions..lol and we have to share a heart.He is so thoughtful and sensitive to others feelings..they all are.

My husband turned 80 yesterday..it was grey with promise of rain..still snow and chilly..no get togethers.
One of our girls and her husband are working from home during this pandemic and the eldest..Lucas studies one day home one day not..

So yesterday(I knew she was coming but..)At their lunchtime..they set this up on our back deck table..I mean..♥


On her faux fur runner..  6 ft apart just us.
Unforgettable.
Grateful .xx

32 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday to your husband. Are you able to get the vaccine there?

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    1. He has had 1 next one in July..my first will be April 11th...Thank you!

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  2. Everything you create is just perfection, and your photographic skills continue to amaze. Happy birthday to the mister!

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  3. I hope your husband has a great 80th year! Such a lovely gesture for your daughter to bring a delicious lunch for you to share. I can see she is very attentive to details--it looks perfect!

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    1. Pam..she is..she loves all this..and does it with such a good heart.Thank you for J!

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  4. A happy Birthday to your husband.
    Nice watercolour as usual and I love the food!

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  5. A winter picnic...how divine
    And the almond tarte...so French
    Yr rear views just get better and better!

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  6. Happy Birthday to your husband. Your photos are magazine worthy. So beautifully arranged and I know the food is delicious. The lunch your daughter brought is amazing.

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    1. I know..she has a real eye for pretty and delish..and Fred is so knowledgeable in cheese..etc..A great match!

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  7. AHHHHHHHHH this is lovely. Unforgettable is right, was maybe the best afternoon this whole covid . LOVE U XXXX

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  8. Your grandson is a cutie!
    That cake with all those pecans looks yummy!
    That roasted salad with the figs and avocado, oh yeah!
    Happy 80th birthday to your hubby and many more!🎂🎉🎈
    Stay safe and healthy Monique and family!

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  9. Snow Beach! I love that pic of Oli with his shades on. Mr. Cool. ♥ I love that they brought you stickers and I love the photo of you putting yours on your car. Your hair looks great naturally gray, BTW! OMG, that charcuterie board and the faux fur. How deliciously stylish and what a beautiful feast. All your delicious food looks amazing and those tarts. I've gained so much weight the past few months but now I want to make cookies :) Love each and every one of your painted sketches! You just keep getting better and better! ♥♥♥ I saw the comment where Jacques already has received on dose of vaccine? Yay! And you, soon too! How wonderful. I hope your lock down gets over with very soon!

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    1. :)

      The BIRTHDAY GIRL♥ YOU today!!

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      Her spreads are always just so appetizing Susan..
      I love that pic she took of me too!

      Happy Birthday again Pea!xoxoxoxox
      Rare that I like pics..if its posted it's a go:)
      I have been cutting it on my own too..when this is over Justin here I come.
      Yes he got his first..sadly here..the next is July..
      I get mine April 11th..the next may be August.
      Everything is tight on me Susan..even stopping wine during the week..nothing..
      So...:)

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    2. Oh my gosh, so much time between shots! At least the first shot offers pretty good protection and is certainly better than no shot at all. I was having an eating free-for-all as I was feeling sorry for myself for while. But now I have to get serious so I can fit into my golf shorts - LOL. Question, which is your favorite stamped rolling pin recipe? :-)

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    3. I think if you look at the post about the pins that I just posted I think..it may not be my fave ..but its good and fool proof ....I have not worn shorts in decades.Your legs are amazing.me? only my anles;)

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  10. Lovely pictures like always Monique, have a nice weekend!! Your hair looks awesome!!

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  11. That looks delicious and how sweet! :) Happy Birthday to Jacques! I love that your grandson brought you a unicorn sticker...seems very fitting. :)

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    1. :):):)♥He loves unicorns..I put it on right away♥Have a good weekend!

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  12. You could paint Easter eggs with those darling Paris scenes :-)

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    1. You're so smart:) But my boys would be disappointed to get them:)And sweet you are.

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  13. Wow! And I mean BIG WOW! What a wonderful surprise -- your own special birthday celebration delivered to your porch and set up. It's gorgeous. I can tell she is her mother's daughter, with such a beautiful arrangement of food! Honestly, Caro is just the best! And belated birthday wishes to Jacques. I hope he keeps celebrating as long as anyone will join in the festivities!

    The cakes look fabulous, especially the one with the praline almonds. The Tosca -- although they both look just great. I never really make cakes. I should change that! And the bread -- to die for! Your salads, exquisite. Truly, everything is so beautiful. And love the Paris people! What happiness to be here and see this!

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    1. Thank you! Jacques said no more birthdays..shhh..
      I get it..I totally get it..but that celebration was jusr right..a surprise..no fanfare..excpet all the thought and trouble she went to..she works..3 boys..this was her lunch hour.She is very very thoughtful:) And loves all this..
      That praline topped one is wow..if ever:) I can translate pour toi:)♥

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  14. Arrg, I thought I had commented here before, but alas I didn't. Just read! How wonderful for your daughter to do that for you! You and J, your grandsons and the stickers, you are all so very well loved. That is as it should be! That cake looks amazing. I am on the hunt for a good bread recipe at the moment. Like a French Loaf. They are sending me a bread knife. I want to showcase it as well as I can. Happy Weekend sweet friend. Stay safe and stay healthy! xoxo

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    1. You will love the knife..I am treating them like gold..Aren't they so nice to do that?♥

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