Nebula!

Here is our surprise Christmas present that we had to go pick up at the airport on Sunday. Her full name on her AKC papers will be Nebula Winter Juliet. Romeo pretty much hates her right now but I hope they fall in love eventually.



We were so worried at first when we went to pick her up from the cargo dock because they told us the tracking number the breeder gave us didn't exist!! AHHH we thought we had been scammed because we purchased her from someone in Ohio and had her shipped over to us.


buuuut don't worry, turns out her flight was delayed because of weather so the tracking number didn't exist on that flight but she arrived a few hours later. What a relief. We love her so much, I just wish puppies were born potty trained. lol. I can't even imagine what I will do when it's a child I'm trying to potty train. ahhh.

Merry Christmas!!

Here is our Christmas video.. woo hoo!!

Make sure you watch the whole thing for a special appearance by the talented Jenson Bell Ringers!! (or chime ringers?.)



This pretty much sums up the whole day.. I am working on editing the video to show you guys our big or should i say really little Christmas present we got on Sunday!! yay.


Merry Christmas! Love You!

Saturday Dec. 12

Hahaha okay okay we know our life is not exciting... but we figured your more willing to believe us if you see it in a video than if we typed it in a blog. We will try to post one a week.

I am so excited about this right now..

I just found this recipe online and I am so excited to try it.


CAFE RIO SALAD

There are 3 parts to the salad: the rice, the pork, and the dressing.

[ LIME-CILANTRO RICE ]

2 Tbsp. oil
4 c. long grain rice (6 c. water)
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
juice of 2 limes
2 tsp. crushed garlic

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add rice, cilantro, and garlic. Saute 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add water and lime juice and bring to boil. Then reduce heat and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed by the rice (about 20 minutes). You can also use a rice cooker if you have one.

[ CAFE RIO PORK ]

pork roast
1 (16 oz.) bottle of salsa
1 can coke
2 c. brown sugar

Place pork in crock-pot and fill it half way up with water. Cook roast on high for 5 hours. Drain off water. Cut pork in thirds. Mix together ingredients (salsa, coke, brown sugar) and put on top of pork. Cook an additional 3 hours on high. Shred pork with forks. Leave it on low until ready to serve.

[ CREAMY TOMATILLA SALAD DRESSING ]

1 packet hidden valley ranch buttermilk dressing
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. mayo or sour cream
2-3 tomatillas (peel off outer leaf/shell)
1 tsp. crushed garlic
¾ bunch fresh cilantro
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
juice from 1 lime (about 2 tsp.)
salt & pepper

Blend all ingredients in the blender. Refrigerate.

[ SERVING ]

Of course you can assemble everything burrito-style. I prefer salad-style. For one serving, I first put a tortilla on a plate (or a large serving bowl, like the pasta bowl shown in the photo). Then put rice, pork, some chopped lettuce, and the dressing. Finally, garnish your salad with shredded cheese, tomatoes, sliced avocados, or whatever you want.

Note: I strongly prefer and recommend the uncooked tortillas over regular ol' packaged tortillas. Check the refrigerated section of your local grocery store. Our Costco carries them too. Just throw the tortilla in a pan over the stove top, give it a few flips, and it's cooked.








I WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW IT IS!!! AHHHHHh!!!