Monday, December 31, 2012

2012 Florida Trip Summary

See you later, Mississippi!!!!!

The boys are getting good at riding in the car...Bandit was still really excited, but was able to relax more, and Jackson did not throw up.  Not even once.




Jackson is scared of ALL new tiled or hardwood spaces

We made it through the Zombie Apocalypse, but not without a Zombie attack, luckily though, as we found out...the boys are immune...
 

 









...but I still made it just in time to watch Seth and Lana get married ...at the Ritz...

 
Bandit and Jackson also got a taste of "the good life" at Uncle Char's and Jax got a new ball









The boys got to spend some time at the beach and see their grandma ...and a tiger kite!



and Christmas Rice for allllll!!!!!!!!!!!


Puppy is ready to go jet skiing!  He'll drive us there!!!


...but then after too much fun, he's too tired to drive back, he'll nap.



Adam and Bandit are party animals, they're out.


Adam works out that hangover in the morning....by changing my breaks :) what a nice guy....


...but man does he look mean in the am! ;)




We then loaded the car, had some breakfast and headed north to Otown.  I was smart and packed my uke on top of my car before getting on 95! yay!  By the grace of Zeus (and the laws of friction and force) it got caught under my car racks and is unharmed and sounds as lovely as ever - same cannot be said for my voice.


Bye South Florida!







We stayed the night in Orlando with my dear friend Ferris, met the newest addition to her family, her baby girl Laura, and saw the rest of her fam of course, hubby Tim and adorable baby boy Tripp.  Got some video, but no pics.  Always great to see them, such a lovely home....only place that Jackson ran right in without hesitation.  Maybe because they have carpet, but even on the hardwood floor he was comfy.  The boys ran right in the guest bedroom and claimed it as their own.  I think they're getting used to being nomadic, which is good, in a few months it will be our lives...at least for a bit. 

Jackson wasn't so sure about riding shotgun

One of the nicer parts of the ride







 They were so good in this trip, I was really proud of them, my little demons have come a long way.  But man, we were all glad to be back in our own space, even if that space just happens to be in Mississippi.







Here's my Three boys eating in the same room in three different spaces and NOT fighting and NOT trying to steal each other foods.  I'm so proud.  But I'm sure that this will not be able to go on as soon as I pick up my foster dog up later today.  Sigh.  






Sunday, December 16, 2012

Dax's "Don't Call Me Mexican!" Guacamole

3 Large Garlic Cloves, minced
1 Tbs Coconut Oil
1 Jalapeno, seeded and minced

3 Large Hass Avocados
Juice from 1 Lime
Salt
Cumin
Cilantro Chopped
Tomatoes (optional)

In a small nonstick pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat.  Once hot add garlic cloves and jalapeno.  Roast until garlic is golden brown and set aside to cool.

In large bowl mix avocados, lime, salt, and cumin.  Add the garlic and jalapeno once cooled.  Mix ingredients to taste.  Add cilantro and tomatoes.