Welcome Home Julie!

After 26 months in the Peace Corps, Julie is now home for good. We are so happy to have her home and look forward to hearing her wonderful stories about the great work she did while in Ghana. Gail, Cindy, Paula, Joan, Claire, Jenna, and I welcomed Julie at the airport and then we spent the night at Andreas place. Now Julie is settling back in at home and I am sure looking forward to some relaxation in Vermont. Claire took to Julie right away and wouldn't let her leave her side. She even begged Julie to ride with us from the airport to Andreas - a decision I am sure Julie regretted as Jenna screamed for the last half of the ride. Sorry, Julie!

This is random - but are you looking for a good summer recipe? Try this out, it's delicious! We made it in Vermont with Mazzas corn off the cob, cut up a regular tomato instead of cherry tomatoes, and used bottled lime juice with no zest. Peter saw this on the Today show so you know by the time we got the recipe it was...a little of this, a little of that, whatever works.

• 2 cups cooked corn, fresh or frozen
• 1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup finely diced red onion

Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Combine the corn, avocado, tomatoes and onion in a large glass bowl. Mix together the dressing ingredients in another bowl, pour over the salad, and gently toss to mix.

Is everyone ready for family weekend - when are YOU making the trip up? The girls, Andrea, and I are leaving Wednesday and Dan flies in Friday around 5:30. We're looking forward to it!!