Showing posts with label kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kids. Show all posts

Saturday, July 13, 2013

I make a MEAN Bloody MARY!! Thanks to my friend Lisa !!

My 8 year old daughter came home the other day from her summer bible camp "Totus Tuus" citing the real name behind one of my favorite libations. It's a bit dark so I will spare you the details.  I will however share the recipe from my great friend Lisa.  She went to Steamboat Springs, Colorado and came back to dish this amazing version of the Bloody Mary...the drink version.  We had it over a long weekend at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado while the kids played and enjoyed every activity under the sun (kickball, putt putt golf, biking, rock climbing, swimming, soccer, bingo, tie-dyes and capture the flag- deep breath!!!)  It's pretty much the best place to take kids EVER!!! Check it out, and while you plan your family's next getaway, make yourself this Bloody Mary and enjoy a bit of heaven here on earth!

Plan your trip to the YMCA of the Rockies


You will need:
ZingZang Bloody Mary Mix 
(no substitutions!)
Crushed Ice
 1T Rose's Sweetened Lime Juice
 1 shot (or 2) Good Vodka
 1/2 t Celery Salt
 1T Worcestershire
and olives, celery, whatever garnishes you prefer.

This is the perfect "hair of the dog" (when you had a little too much the night before) as well as a fun brunch cocktail (think Bloody Mary Bar) and of course when you aren't in the mood for something that's going to put you into a sugar coma.

Enjoy this Heavenly Bloody Mary!



Sunday, July 7, 2013

Hikes are Good for the Soul


We got out into nature this week.  We had company which is always a great excuse to share the beauty your area uniquely possesses.  My favorite perk was our children unplugging from videos, texting, gaming and enjoying the beauty and fresh air.  We hiked our favorite hike in a nearby forest.  I think of course of the little girl in the radio ad...discover the forest. org.  There is so much truth to the freedom, imagination and experience of wildlife.  We watched fat chipmunks climb into nearby places,and scoring an apple.  It was hilarious!  We happened upon a Canadian Goose family: 2 adults and 3 baby ducklings.  We found gorgeous flowers!  The best part after a long 3 mile hike up and down some rough terrain was a shallow creek with a beautiful waterfall!  We soaked our tired feet, we splashed and rested.  Life was GOOD!!



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