God's Wonderful Surprise

We love The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones.  It is a fantastic story bible for kids (and the parents) because each story points back to Jesus as our great Rescuer.  This is an amazing book!  This would be a such a wonderful gift to give to kids at Easter especially ones who don't typically go to church.  Last year at Easter time it was sold at Costco and I have seen it sold at Barnes and Noble too.

There is also a video clip taken from the resurrection story in the book.

Open House

The boys had Open House at their school last night.  They were so excited to show us their classrooms and all of their projects.  They have both been working very hard and are doing great!  Erick's mom was able to drive up too.

 

 

 

 

Mason and his teacher.

Sleepy Ellie

 

Laughing at a video of themselves

 

Future Veterinarian

Miles' kindergarten class had "job day" yesterday.  Miles wants to be a horse vet just like his daddy even if it is a dirty and smelly job  :-)

Great Surprises in Anza Borrego

We had an absolutely amazing hike in Anza Borrego.  It didn't start off so great but thankfully it improved!  When we got to the park entrance it was packed with cars.  There was a sign that said the park was full.  It didn't look like we were going to be let in but we did!  Then when we were getting out of the car there was a lady parked next to us that was just plain mean!!!   Anyway the day was great after that :-) 

This is a chuckwalla lizard.  Look at Mason's expression.  He didn't want to touch the thing at all!!  If he only knew how many critters like this his daddy had as a kid!!

I kind of like the little lizard's eyes.

Surprise!!!  Look who we found at the beginning of the hike!!!!!!  DON!!!!  He was there with his roommates.  We didn't even plan it.  How funny.  He ditched his buddies and hiked with us on the way up the trail.  The boys love Don  :-)

 

 

It was a little warm.  The kids did GREAT.  No complaining until we were on the way back to the car  :-)

 

 

Cave monsters

 

She did great.  She loved traveling in the backpack.

 

There were so many flowers all the way up the trail.  Absolutely beautiful!

Corn Salsa (SoCal Style)

I originally found the corn salsa recipe from the Pioneer Woman's cookbook.  But I took out a few of her ingredients and added a couple of other ones instead and made it more SoCal style  :-)  

 

Here are the ingredients.

 

I can't give you any measurements.  I just usually eyeball everything and taste it until it is good.  So, this is what I threw in.  Corn (much better when it is cut fresh off the cob!!!), tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno or a green serrano pepper (chopped finely), red bell pepper, fresh garlic, cilantro, lime juice, a few dashes of red wine vinegar, about 1 tablespoon of olive oil, cayenne pepper (sprinkle a bit on the corn), fresh ground pepper, salt.

I spray the corn cobs with cooking spray and then sprinkle a little cayenne pepper and garlic salt on. Then roast on the BBQ.  The stove top grill works too but I like the extra smoky flavor of the BBQ.

 

Then cut the corn off the cob and chop everything else up.  Give a few dashes of red wine vinegar, about a tablespoon of olive oil, fresh ground pepper, salt, and squeeze lots of lime (more the better!).  Mix it all up and vavoom!  I love it with the tortilla chips that are seasoned with lime.

Happy Spring!

 

Ellie wanted nothing to do with my silly bunny ears.  They only stayed on two seconds. 

 

 

 

Cougar Run 2010!!

Our little cougars did awesome today at their school's annual "Cougar Run".  It is a fund raising event in which the kids run around the track field with all kinds of fun stuff going on.  They both had a great time.  The Marines even came to lead them in stretching and warm up exercises!!!  Way to go!!