Friday, December 16, 2011

CHRISTMAS IS COMING...and a RECIPE.


EASY BISQUICK TURKEY POT PIE

2 cans of cream of chicken soup
2 cups chopped turkey (or chicken)
2 bags frozen vegetables
Combine all of this and pour into a
9x13 pan

Stir together:
2 1/2 cup Bisquick
1 1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
Pour over ingredients in pan.
Bake at 400' for 45 minutes.

You can half this recipe and put it
into a 9" pie plate also.

This is a real easy recipe, we love to make
it 2 days after Thanksgiving or any time, it
is just a good hot, home cooked meal.



Our darling little grand daughter Ella


And our handsome Caleb


Our daughter Tiffany and her very cute little family


I think Ella is as crazy over cats as her grandma Julie is!


Oh oh...this is what happens while mommy is busy with
the baby upstairs! Amazing what messes kids can get into in just
a few minutes! See Caleb's very sad, repentant eyes...it's because he
thinks the elves are going to tell Santa what he has been up to! ;D


Beautiful baby Claire...looking so sweet!
(picture taken by her aunt Tara)


I have been gone for a few days...my husband was attending
a school in Calif. for his work, so I got to go play with some of
my littles.
Here Ella is doing a dentist visit...I wouldn't mind going to this
dentist, notice the ear phones while she watches a movie overhead.


Sweet little Sophia and her broken arm...she is doing real good.
While I was there, she just up and pulled the cast off...me and her
mommy about died! Her daddy was braver than us and he got the
cast back on. Next morning she had a visit to the doctor and it is
healing just fine and will wear the cast for another couple of weeks.


Ella with her best buddy Ollie hiding under the Christmas tree.


Remember how fun it was to play under the Christmas tree? I do!


All three...Caleb, Ella and Sophia watching a Christmas special in TV.


Two little lambs...one is my little grand Sophia.


Ella getting X-rays at the dentist, not too scary
if you get to hold a stuffed fish while it is done!


I went to a church Christmas program with my daughter Lindsey
and her family, and as always, the children's part is the most enjoyable.


My Sage...she is getting so big!
I found her way out in a field as I was on a morning walk.
She was so tiny she fit in the palm of my hand. My big golden
had heard something and went into a ditch to check it out. I noticed
him sitting very still and not coming when I called, so I went to see what
what was going on. He wasn't moving so I moved him...he was sitting on
this tiny black kitten and she was hissing with everything she had! I had
gloves on so I picked her up and put her in my coat and brought her home.
I fed her from a dropper for a week, now she is bonded to only me.



Her and the two little dogs just love to sleep all day in the sunshine.


I took this looking though my Christmas tree at the sunset.


Sophia loves Jesus...here she is kissing his feet..love that.



Don't forget to visit Santa Clause as I did here. I don't know
if I was really such a fatty or if my mom just had me all
bundled up warm! I do remember that I was always wearing
a scarf over my ears because I was always getting ear aches.

I hope you are getting your lists all crossed off so you can have
time to just sit back and let Christmas come in. Have a great week!


LOVE TO ALL

55 comments:

Brandi said...

I love Bisquick! Your recipe would be perfect for dinner on this cold night. Thanks for sharing! Your daughter's family is beautiful! Baby Claire is getting so big! Glad Sophia is doing well her arm is healing fine! Take care Julie!

Barbara F. said...

Great photos as always. I love the shot of the sunset through the Christmas tree. Your grandbabies are so adorable and getting bigger. xo

Sharon said...

Loved all of the photos of the grans.
I remember sitting on Santa's lap also and the scarf who could forget those.LOL
I am not a dentist kind of person, but she is doing much better than I would.

pollydove said...

I just love seeing pictures of your little grand babies! They are all so darling! And you are a darling grandma! Oh, and I LOVE the kids in the Christmas programs too. There is nothing sweeter ... especially singing songs about the Savior, (and kissing His feet - how precious is that little Sophia?!)

LDH said...

Enjoying your sweet littles through your photos :)

The Santa and Me photo is just precious! How our mama's loved to bundle their babies (and give us bangs) :) And what a God-honoring and devoted mom and grandmon this little girl grew to be.

Isabelle Thornton said...

I will try this recipe :) Love your pictures.
XOXO
Isabelle

Eileen @ My Evergreen Place said...

That pot pie recipe along with the "Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie" are my two favorite recipes from Bisquick. Both are delicious and easy! :0)

Looks like you had another few days of fun with your grandchildren. I always enjoy seeing them!

Julie said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE to visit with you...oh to be able to do it in REAL life. what fun that would be! always full of grands and cutiepies...and pets...and beautiful country, and delicious food and the spirit of Christmas right now...Blessings to you Julie!!! a big ol hug coming your way bloggy sis! xoxoxo

Walking on Sunshine... said...

I love the photos of your grandchildren! Especially the baby! And the recipe seems really good and easy. Never thought to try the bisquick! Glad you were able to spend some time with your children and grandchildren while your hubby was away!

Debby said...

I make a similar recipe. I use canned potatoes or fresh ones, green beans plus California Blend Veggies, cram of chicken soup, chicken and on the top quartered HUngry Jack Flakey Buscuits. It is yummy as well.

As usual I enjoy seeing all thos cute grandkids. My goodness what did those two get into. What a mess. The dentist visit looks scary. Okay, how did she pul off the cast and how in the world did her daddy get it back on.
I am all ready for Christmas and just going to enjoy the time left. It gets easier as the years go by.

Karena said...

Julie your entire family is so darling!! I will try your recipe for sure!! I have always loved using Bisquick!

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Cindy said...

I love chicken pot-pie! Your grands are so cute and sweet and they all look so huggable.
Have a lovely night.
Hugs, Cindy

Betsy said...

What a delightful post, Julie....all those grands are just adorable! I just love the one of little Claire. My, she's a beauty! And the one of the two in trouble...hahaha...just had to laugh.

You and I must be thinking alike. I took several photos of the sunset through my Christmas tree this evening! Haven't downloaded them to my computer yet but had to smile at yours! :)

Ann said...

Wonderful post and you gave me the best laugh of the night with that picture of the little ones in the basement and Caleb's repentant eyes....lol Brings back memories

Marydon said...

Great! I needed more winter recipes. Sounds deelish, Julie ... so does Debbie's.

Love your family pics, they are all such beautiful kid-lings. Now how precious kissing the feet of Jesus.

Glad you got away for a bit, is always good to take a quick jaunt now & then.

Merry Christmas ~
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon

Nezzy said...

You sure get allot of bang for your buck over here!!! Your a gal who can load a post like no other.

The recipe sounds fantastic and looks amazin'!

Your little people just make my heart sing every time I see 'em. You have the most beautiful family sweetie.

Kissin' Jesus' feet! How precious is that???

God bless ya and have an awesome week! :o)

C'est moi Claudette said...

Julie, I was always prone to ear aches too!!! I remember my mom putting the heating pad on my pillow and would have me lay there. It hurt so much then. My kids drank so much banana juice when they were small too, lol.
LOVE LOVE LOVE all your sweet pics. That little Claire OMG.
Glad you got to spend some quality time with them. I can just see you under the tree with them : )
xoxoxoxoxoxo

Gypsy Heart said...

Gorgeous photos! I love the one of the tree and sunset. One thing...the pic of the 3 little ones watching a movie by the tree...I don't think one of them is Claire...she's so little. :-) It's great to see all of them and I can only imagine the fun of Christmas morning with them.

xo
Pat
P.S. The pot pie looks wonderful!

renee @ Singing With Birds said...

Everything looks and smells delicious and your "in trouble" little grands are too precious! I enjoy catching up with you, the kiddos, and furry friends. Merry, merry to all of you.

Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow said...

Oh, Julie, you have the BEST grandbaby photos!! I just love every one!! Ella with the cat and Caleb's eyes! Oh, they are all so good. Glad you have been enjoying your visits with your family. blessings and hugs ~ tanna

Cherie said...

Julie that is one-HUGE-Cat!! I cannot believe he (she?) lets the little ones carry him around. Soooo dang cute!
That little picture of Ella all in red is picture Christmas perfect - And what a sweet and beautiful family!
I absolutely adore the picture of you with Santa at the end. It captures nostalgia.

A Brit in Tennessee said...

You have the most adorable grandbabies, I smile each time I see their little faces !
Thank you for sharing this recipe, I've been meaning to make a pot pie for several weeks now, this sounds easy and delicious !
~Jo

"Cottage By The Sea" said...

You sure know how to capture the cuteness in your photos. I especially love the one of Ella and the kitty! Oh, and kissing the feet of Jesus, so precious. If only every one of us would realize how relevant that is and believe, Christmas would come every day!

Garden of Egan said...

It is so amazing that your little sweet grandbabies are growing up before our eyes.

The recipe looks delicious.

I hope you are done with all your busy"ness" and are able to relax!

The cat Sage is the most amazing colors!

Mom of 12 said...

Those babies are SOO cute! I'm thinking I need to try that recipe. I put the leftover turkey in the freezer and that would make a perfect quick meal.
Sandy

Sydney said...

I have not eaten Bisquick in years. It is going on the shopping list today. Thanks for such a yummy recipe. And your little grands are looking so wonderful and healthy. Love all the pictures and activities of life. I guess we should have expected Sophia would be able to take her cast off--ha! She is smart. xo

Becky~ said...

Goodmorning dear Julie.Wishing you and your lovely family a beautiful and Blessed Christmas.I will see you after the holidays my friend,hugs!

Cheryl @ The Farmer's Daughter said...

It's wonderful you got to spend time with your adorable grands! Love all the photos. My favorite is the one of Sophia kissing Jesus' feet, so precious! Another is the one of Sage, such a beautiful kitty and she looks so much like my CoCo did. CoCo lived many years ago and was a favorite kitty of mine, I miss her still!
The recipe sounds very good, I haven't used Bisquick in a long time. Thanks for sharing!
Have a wonderful week!

retrorevival.biz said...

Oh those babies ~ so sweet! Love the impish basement shot! And now we know where they get their good looks ~ your Santa picture is priceless!

~Cindy

lesa said...

I think the picture of Sophia kissing the picture is wonderful!

Barb said...

Hi Julie!

Wondered what to do with all that left-over turkey from Thanksgiving!!

Your pictures are lovely! I especially love the one of your little sweetheart, kissing the feet of Christ - I almost cried... :0)

Hugs,
Barb

Gloria said...

Bisquick is a good friend around here too, it is so good for those quick recipes! I love turkey and chicken potpies..YUM..thanks for sharing.

What sweet photos of your grands and family. I love the one of Sophia with Jesus...adorable!! Glad to hear her arm is healing well. You sure have a beautiful family!

The sunset through your Christmas tree branches is lovely too!!

Have a fun week, enjoying this wonderful Christmas season.

xoxo...Gloria

Connie said...

You have some very adorable grandchildren.

I adore that photo of you on Santa's lap. I also remember having to wear scarves to protect my ear-ache prone ears too. Definately from the 50's and early 60's I would say.

bellaboo said...

Your pictures of the little ones are just so delightful! You look so sweet,and a little bit pensive, sitting on Santa's lap.I don't remember ever doing this,but I guess my Mum must have taken me at some stage.
It must be such a joy to have the babies around you at Christmas and to see it all through their eyes.

Best wishes

Love Bellaboo X

no spring chicken said...

I can't believe how long it's been since I made chicken pot pie... it's one of my favorites!

All of your beautiful grands look like they are enjoying the season... and I LOVE the pic of you and Santa! Priceless...

Blessings, Debbie

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

Hi honey I am trying hard to get things scratched off and one was to get over here and wish you a Merry Christmas.
Your grand babies are just like their grandma adorable.
I have missed you and hope in the New Year we can visit like the ole times.
Oh I forgot you still have time to enter my giveaway if you get a chance
Love
Maggie

Kerin said...

A perfect recipe to share...especially during this hurry-busy time of year...thanks!

Your grands are just as sweet as can be. What blessings!!

Enjoy this beautiful and blessed time of year.

Janet said...

I made a turkey pot pie after Thanksgiving, too! Your recipe looks so yummy! I made mine with a crust, but will definitely have to try your recipe with the Bisquick!
Blessings,
Janet

Jill said...

Looks like a yummy recipe! I had to laugh at the one picture it looks like the cat is so much bigger than your Granddaughter holding her. LOL Great pictures as always! Have a wonderful week!

blessings,
Jill

Shelia said...

Hi Julie! OH, I love that sweet picture of you sitting with Santa! My mother made me wear those scarves too! I remember being so embarrassed that my friends would see me!
I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time with your little grands! They are all so beautiful! I think I've said it before, I could be jealous, but I love you so I'll deal with it! :) I'm teasing!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

NanaDiana said...

Julie- Your family just gets cuter every time I see pictures of them! And that recipe has been an old standby since my kids were little! Easy and filling! xo Diana

Jacqueline said...

Oh what a sweetheart - kissing Jesus' feet! The pictures in the snow are just beautiful! What gorgeous kids. I love the pictures under the tree too. Enjoy them!

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Julie you always share such darling pictures of your adorable grandchildren! They are as cute as a button! And thanks for sharing the yummy Pot Pie recipe! Must give it a try! LOVE the picture of you and santa! I do BELIEVE! H

Love ya,
Maryjane

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

So many great family pics Julie!
And no way were you a fatty, just nice plump cheeks! You look like little Sophia, only older!
You have been blessed with such a beautiful family, I always love reading about your adventures!
Hugs,
Cindy

~from my front porch in the mountains~ said...

Love all the pictures you have shared!!!! And the mess the little ones made? Precious!!!!!!
Thanks for the smile, Julie!
xo, misha

Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life said...

You always write the sweetest love filled family posts that help all of us to remember what it is all about.
Your grandbabies are the cutest and I love the kitty too!!

Connie said...

Great recipe. Darling pictures of your grands. How fun to be able to have some Grandma time.

I wish I was crossing things off my list a little faster. Oh well, we just have to do what we can.

Take care.

Jewls said...

Love these pictures! Your grandkids are adorable! Merry Christmas!!

Lisa said...

Merry Christmas, Julie! And thanks for the recipe! I love pot pies.:) Love seeing those sweet babies too.

Amish Stories said...

Love chicken pot pie and a great dish to make in winter! Richard

Vickie said...

Hi Julie - sweet little grandbabies sure do make Christmas alot more cheerful! Hopefully, I'll get some one of these days!

Good lookin' recipe - will have to try that!

MarySue said...

Oh Julie, the story of Sage, you saving her, feeding her and the bonding really touched by heart. You are just so compassionate. Merry Christmas blogfriend.

Brenda said...

Merry Christmas Dear Friend!
Love the Santa picture with the darling scarf over your ears.
Precious pictures! Thanks for sharing!

Susan B said...

Hi Julie,
I use a similar recipe for turkey (chicken) pot pie, except I use cresant rolls over the top instead of bisquick. This is a favorite family recipe....so perfect on cold nights!

I loved all the photos of your grandchildren. They are all so cute!! I'm so glad that Sophia's little arm is healing well. Also enjoyed the sweet photo of you and Santa...too cute!

Have a great weekend! :)

Val said...

I'm wishing your and your family a wonderful Holiday season!