Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Today we were tourists in our new city....we decided to check out the San Diego Zoo and Wild Safari Park.  What a fun and exciting day full of playful grizzlies, prowling jaguars, swinging monkeys, and to end it all, an African "Safari."
Just enjoying a midday snack
The monkey was so cute!


Lounging on the Range










The grizzly playing around

Nibbling on the tree

These are 2 of 8 left in the world of this species of Rhino

The lioness was so close!!!!

On to tastier things....we had a fantastic grilled dinner last night!  It was great teamwork...I prepped, Dave grilled, and we both cleaned....PERFECTION!

We made Grilled Baby Peppers with Feta, Grilled Onions with Bacon, and New York Strip Steaks.



Baby Bell Peppers with Feta & Mint
(Food Network Magazine)



*Preheat a grill to high.
*Toss 1 lb baby bell peppers or quartered regular peppers with 2 Tbsp. EVOO, salt, & red pepper flakes.
*Grill, turning until blistered (about 10 minutes)
*Transfer to a bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp EVOO, some chopped mint, and the juice of 1/2 lemon.
*Sprinkle with Feta and ENJOY!






                                                       Grilled Red Onions
(Food Network Magazine)



*Cut 4 red onions into wedges
*Quarter 8 bacon strips
*Toss with Oregano, 1 Tbsp EVOO, 2 tsp red           wine vinegar, 8 garlic cloves, salt & pepper.
*Divide between 2 large pieces of foil and seal into flat packets
*Grill over high heat for 15 minutes 
*Let rest before opening









The finished products!  The NY Strip is Dave's secret....and it was TASTY! :)









Monday, April 23, 2012

Changes

In the last three months:
*We drove through 16 states
*We  lived in 4 homes
*Dave graduated from his Marine Corps MOS school
*We spent lots of time with family
*We made lots of new friends and reunited with old ones
*And to end the great adventure...we moved to California!

Whew...I'm tired just remembering all of it.  But I wouldn't change it for anything!  Military life means you always need to be ready for change and you need to see it as a new adventure.  We have enjoyed every second of our Marine Corps experience thus far, especially the crazy adventure we've been on recently, and we look forward to what lies ahead.  Here is a recap in pictures of our last few months.




Lucy's first snow...she loved it!
Lucy finally met "Uncle Taz"

Cheered on Dave's brother Brian in the Shamrock Marathon
Go "Team B!!"
ODU vs VCU b-ball
Graduation!!



Great new friends!
And he's done!
The sunrise on Day 1 of driving

My view for 3,000 miles :P

Somewhere in Texas
The Mississippi River
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Still in Texas
Rest Stop in Texas...Lucy showing off
The US/Mexico border




We're still smiling....about 2,400 miles down, 600 to go!


First signs for San Diego!
Through the mountains of CA

Welcome to San Diego....I have my kitchen back!!!!  :)