Keepin’ cool and we ain’t just talkin’ about the weather! @thenameisjenna (Taken with Instagram at SONIC Drive-In)

Never parked in a marsh before. Suppose there’s a first time for everything… #gorving #tailgating #fifthwheel #camping (Taken with Instagram at Pescadero State Beach)

My folks showed up early on Alyssa’s 8th Grade graduation day bearing gifts. This is a 3# “Maui Style” premium tri tip roast from some yuppie store up near Granite Bay. Wouldn’t be right to not throw this bad boy on the grill! (Taken with instagram)

Where does she get this extreme personality? Must be her mother :-) @alyssa_d (Taken with Instagram at Vista Point)

Dense fog… (Taken with Instagram at Golden Gate Bridge)

iEclipse (Taken with instagram)

Back when sleep was in short supply. Miss these simpler times. Don’t miss the poopy diapers. #throwbackthursday (Taken with instagram)

Roasting a tip tip Santa Maria style this evening. My friend, James, shared his dry-rub recipe with me recently so I figured tonight was as good a night as any to give it a try: Sea Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Chili-Powder, Paprika and Ground Pepper. I smothered the roast with some good olive oil and added some chopped garlic (just because I can). Have the fire heated around 325 which should give us a good slow cook over some hickory smoke. Hehe, this is fun :-) (Taken with instagram)

Too much iPod perhaps? (Taken with Instagram at Chipotle Mexican Grill)

Life’s rough when you’re 14. @alyssa_d (Taken with Instagram at Starbucks)