Otterific

Rachel is dressed in head to toe Otter gear today, which I must say looks good on her.  Green is her singature color.

Anheuser Busch tour

We took off to the Anheuser Busch brewery in Merrimac the other day for a tour and well of course the free samples.  The kids thought the tour was pretty cool, especially the assembly line which was up and running while we were there.  Then we swung by and visited the Clydesdales.

Radnom pics of the kids while we were on the tour.

Allen enjoying his samples

Alex got a piece of Beechwood as a souvenir.

Near the bottling line.

In the Clydesdale paddock

Allen & I

Florida

Just downloaded more pics from Florida from the Nikon Coolpix Camera.  Most of these were taken by Rachel.  Enjoy!  Breakfast at Ohana, this is in the lobby of The Poly while we were waiting to be seated. 

At our favorite fountain in the Magic Kingdom.

Family pic.  Some nice person took this for us.

Rachel took both of the above pictures on the Jungle Cruise, which we rode multiple times this past trip.  I like that the have embraced the campiness of it, and it's right across from Aloha Isle, which is where I buy Dole Whips so that works out well too.

Pics from my Bday!

 My drink of choice for my 40th Bday!

 Darren, McKenna, Darren & Matt.  And the teppenyaki cook, apparently he wanted in on the picture action.

 Randy & Rob

 Patty & Ron, Dad & Lyn

 Allen & myself

 Mye and Ms. B

 Allen & Alex

 Renee & Veronica

 Rachel, Rob, McKenna, Jodan & Matt

Ron & Dad

The Combover

Alex's hair is getting long.  He is going for a skater look, which for the most part it is starting to look like.  However, when he get out of the shower, not so much. 

More Things I Love Right Now!

This CD is on very heavy rotation on my computer.  Tattoos on This Town and Fly Over States are my two favorites. 

I've always pretty much hated yogurt.  I know it's good for me so sometimes I eat the ones I can stand but now I found Oikos Key Lime Greek Yogurt and I am addicted.  I don't care for any of the other flavors but I'm sure to people who actually like yogurt they are good. 

Tacos! I love tacos always have but I've been on a majoy taco kick lately.  I make them at least once a week, all different kinds.  Carne Asada, Chipotle, Ancho Chile Chicken, more and more.

Lionel Richie Tuskegee.  Duets with all my favorite country stars.  Awesome.  My Love with Kenny Chesney, Say You, Say Me with Jason Aldean, Sail On with Tim McGraw.  Excellent.

Things I am Loving Right Now!

So this year has started off rough to say the least.  Honestly it has sucked!  But I am trying very hard to embrace the positive so here are a few of the things I am loving right now.

Storage Wars, in particular Barry.  Rachel and I watch this together all the time, she loves Barry, so do I.  It's mindless, but yet entertaining.  If I miss it so be it, but when I catch it I really enjoy it.

Bets Book I have read in recent history.  Looking forward to the next bookand the movie version.

By far the BEST MOVIE I have seen in some time.  Rooney Mara kicks ass.  This movie rocks.  Extremely graffic, not for the faint of heart, but wow what a story.  AWESOME!  Daniel Craig is hot too so that's just an added bonus.

Sunday night at 9 pm is booked in my day planner and Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) is a huge reason.  Game of Thornes is phenomenal television.  Well written, well acted, well directed.  This is some of the best television right now!

Alex's Bday Party!

Today we had Alex's 10th, yes 10th!, birthday party at the Y!  A bunch of friends and family attended, here are some pics.

The Birthday Boy!  Can you believe my baby is 10!

Ms. B!  Have you seen a more photogenic child?!?

3 fabulous cousins!

McKenna learning to swim from future YMCA swim instructor, Aisling!

Dillon, pretty soon no bubbles!

Having fun!

Happy Birthday Buddy!  Love you!

Chicken Marinade

Ree over at The Pioneer Woman posted this earlier in the week and we tried it tonight.  It's awesome.  I highly recommend it and make sure you marinate the chicken overnight.  Even Alex gave it 2 thumbs up.

3 T brown sugar
2 T Montreal Steak Seasoning
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup olive oil

Mix well in ziplock, put chicken in, swish it around, seal it up and stick it in the fridge for 24 hours.  Grill the chicken and discard remaining marinade. 

Florida House

Here are some pictures from the vacation house in Florida.