Our Lake Trip and my Easy Yummy Salsa Recipe

Ever have one of those weekends where the whole thing was terrific? I've had one of THOSE, and I had to share all about it! It started Friday afternoon, because it was the last day at work before summer. (Even though I'm a 12-month employee, there's still something special about the LAST day of school!) 

My oldest daughter and I drove out and visited with my mom for about an hour then we went shopping on the way home. We stayed at home Friday night and grilled out and chilled out. 

Saturday morning, Hubs took the kids to the lake, while I stayed at home! Alone! I couldn't believe that I had a full day at home to myself. I went to a garage sale, shopped, went to the grocery store... all on MY time. I cleaned out the fridge, cleaned a little in my daughters' rooms, washed a bunch of clothes and bed linens, and made a new wreath for our front door! {More about that tomorrow.}

Hubs and the kids got home from the lake and then we all went over to a friends house for dinner. There were about 3 other families there, too. We all had a blast. My friend Brigid, made some awesome simple salsa. She just took a jar of salsa, put it in a bowl, added a fresh avocado and mashed it all together with a fork. It was soooo good!

Today we spent the day at Smith Lake! Friends went with us - we had a total of 4 adults, 5 kids, and 1 dog! Tonight, I was craving some fresh salsa when we got home. So I made some easy salsa (and I learned that it's probably more like pico de gallo than salsa). I'll share the recipe below. Enjoy the pictures from today!

Here's how the day started. Hubs left our huge tube at a friends' lakehouse because he knew that we were coming up today. My oldest rode our new wake skate all the way there! She makes it look so easy!

This is her on the tube. 

I'm noticing a theme with my kids. Can you pick out my youngest below?

Two of our sweet friends who joined us. My youngest daughter's best friend and her aunt, Jodi.

Then it was my turn with my oldest and Brigid's son. 

Notice the hand signs again?

This is (left to right): Brigid (famous salsa lady), me, family friend, and oldest daughter.

Here's me and my youngest. I think she looks like me in the picture. 

What do you think?

Hubs was awesome - he pulled all of us around that lake all day. 

(Guess I better get my boating license so he can enjoy the tube, too!)

 Even the dog had a great time!

Here's my easy salsa pico de gallo recipe. If you try it, let me know!


Ingredients:
2 tomatoes
1/2 onion
1 avocado
1 jalapeno pepper
1/2 lime
1 bunch cilantro
salt and pepper

Dice tomatoes and 1/2 onion, add to large bowl. Chop ends off of cilantro, chop leafy part into small pieces, add to bowl. Peel avocado and cut into small pieces. Add to bowl. Take seeds out of jalapeno pepper, chop finely. Add to bowl. (Do not lick finger after doing this. I am speaking from experience.)


I love avocado so much... I had to take a picture with it on top before I mixed it in.

Squeeze juice from 1/2 lime into bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

 Enjoy!