Transitions mean snacks are needed!

This Monday was my official first day in my role as a Senior Coordinator of Occumpancy Management at Arizona State University. I am really excited about this role and know that I will be able to make some great things happen for our ASU location. Along with this transition, we are going to be paying for housing - so we have been searching endlessly for a place to live. Every apartment complex comes with some amentities that we love and then some that we hate. They also all come with a pretty hefty price. The great thing about being on the Poly location is that we do offer on campus housing for families. With that, it is really awesome that we have the option to stay right where we are and probably will!

In other news, last weekend David was selected as a finalist in the Dash to Half competition in the Arizona vs. Arizona State basketball game. This competition's prize is a $10,000.00 diamond ring. We didn't win, but David did amazing and made it to the final two in a shoot out/musical chairs on the court at half time. It was a great experience and I am so glad we got to participate. Plus, bonus of the competition all the "losers" got a $500.00 gift certificate to the Diamond Supplier so it was worth it!

Other than the basketball game on Valentine's Day - we had an excellent weekend. We got to hang with some friends and I got to try Fuzzy's Tacos for the first time too! David got me some chocolate (which was tasty), a Chicago Cubs Pandora Charm and  Gift Card to Tony and Guy Hair Salon. I am beyond blessed to have him in my life - he spoils me!

Since it was a "holiday" weekend and we went out to eat, I didn't cook anything fancy but I have had a hankering for some fresh guacamole lately! This recipe goes great with enchiladas, fajitas, chips and salsa or on a burger! Check out my favorite recipe below!

Enjoy!

-Haley

My Valentine's Day Gifts...

Standing court side waiting on Dash to Half to begin...

Fresh Guacamole

4-5 Ripe Avacados (this means they are dark in color and fairly soft)
2 Roma Tomatoes
2 small Jalapeno Peppers
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder
3-4 tablespoons of Fresh Chopped Cilantro
2 Limes

Half and remove the pits from your avacados. Spoon avacado out of the hulls and mash with a fork and spoon into a medium sized bowl.
Chop and toss in the tomato, cilantro and jalapeno.
Add salt and garlic powder. Stir well.
Half Limes and squeeze fresh juice into the mixture (you will want to add about 3-4 tablespoons of juice but add 2 tablespoons at first and taste - you can add additional tablespoons to get your desired taste).
Stir mixture well and serve!
Store in an airtight container, refridgerated for up to 2 days- if avacado starts to brown just stir well.