Go Broncos!



OK, you're right, I'm more into the Rockies purple, but my brother-in-law, Brian, who happens to be the MOST LOYAL BRONCOS FAN ON THE PLANET, was able to attend Sunday's game with Denver Post sports writer Mark Kiszla - fun stuff!  Read his blog here:

http://www.mccookgazette.com/blogs/hoag/entry/43569/

and the Denver Post version here:

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_18926293

Way to go, Brian!!!

The Help

Finally! 

Another really good book that I couldn't put down :-) 

Now I'm anxious to see the movie!!!

Happy 81st Birthday, Dad!

...c 1934-1935 with his older brother Harold AKA Cork...

Happy 81st Birthday to my amazing dad!!!  Thank you for ALWAYS leading by example :-)  We love you so much!

Whew! What a Day!!!

This morning Hannah had her first ride as a Westernaires Tenderfoot - she was SO excited!!!
 

Afterwards we headed over to Festival Italiano in Belmar - delicious and so fun!

...love their red lips from the cherry-flavored italian ice...

...GIANT pieces of pizza!!!

And tonight we celebrated Dad's upcoming 81st birthday at Mike and Gail's house :-)

Margherita Pizza!

I am jazzed! I absolutely love the margherita pizza at our local pizza place and wanted to be able to make it at home - done! I tossed together extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic cloves, and fresh basil - put that as the base - and then thinly layered provolone cheese and sliced roma tomatoes topped with fresh oregano! It turned out so delicous - Greg even ate two slices and he's totally a carnivore pizza guy!

Horse Camp!

Hannah reminded me that I had failed to post her and Kate's pictures from Horse Camp - oops! Thanks Aunt Min for arranging this fun day, and for having the kids spend the night in the hills!!! 

Watermelon Mojito

They say fall is right around the corner, but with temperatures still in the upper 90's, I'm having a hard time believing it! This looks like the perfect beverage for a wrap-up to summer!!!

Watermelon Mojito

8 1-inch seedless watermelon cubes

2 lime wedges (or lime juice)

2 tsp. powdered Sugar or simple syrup

8 to 10 fresh mint leaves

2 oz. light rum

Club soda

ENJOY!