We're back from our trip, much more relaxed--and in Charlie's case, healthier--than we left, thankfully. Ryan and I had a great time enjoying each other, the beautiful resort and delicious food. Charlie enjoyed his time with my parents, being the center of attention and having lots of people to clap at all his accomplishments.

But we sure are HOT here in middle GA, like everyone else up and down the east coast. Today, with the high temp of 94, we broke a heat record from the 1800s. This is the second high temp record we've set in the past month. So instead of serving up traditional fall food, like a bowl of chili and candy apples, we had to cool off with a taco salad supper. I whipped up some homemade salsa and guacamole (better than any store-bought brands, guaranteed!) .

In case you are so inclined, whip up some of your own - I promise it'll be a hit!

Fresh Guacamole

3 ripe avocados

1 small sweet onion

5-6 Roma tomatoes

2 cloves of garlic

3 T fresh cilantro

5 T fresh lime juice

1 T extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper

Habanero hot sauce to taste

Cut avocados in half and scoop out flesh. Fork-mash avocados in a large bowl. Add finely chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and hot sauce to taste. Stir in lime juice and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Guacamole tip...store leftover guacamole in a covered bowl with the avocado pits - it'll keep it from turning brown!

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Currently Reading

Bright Captivity by Eugenia Price, for fun

The Legacy of Biblical Womanhood by Susan Hunt, putting my Christian-woman-book-hater tendencies aside to appease my mother...will let you know how it turns out

Lord, I Want To Know You by Kay Arthur, biggest shocker of all, more on this later

Big Thoughts for Little People by Kenneth Taylor, a childhood devotional favorite for my siblings and me, original copy being recycled for Charlie

Plans for tomorrow

Charlie to school, dogs to the vet, dogs back home, clothes to consignment store, post office, Target. Can I fit it all into the 4 hours of Mother's Morning Out and squeeze in a pedicure?