Oh Come Let Us Adore Him - Christmas at last!

On This Day a Child Was Born...

Treats for Jesus' Birthday
Singing Happy Birthday

Rafa's Funny

I just have to tell you, Rafa made me laugh today. I was grilling burgers for dinner, and I had a plate on the counter with sliced onions & tomatoes, pickles, etc. When Rafa grabbed a slice of onion, I told him he wouldn't like it if he ate it - but he said he would - so I let him...

After he took a bite & chewed for a couple of seconds, I heard him scream, "Whoa!!!! Rafa doesn't like it, Sam I am!!!"

I'm still laughing....

Thanksgiving 2010

After a busy November - celebrating Saints & Veterans, fundraising by serving breakfast at the Cathedral School, a school field trip and the end of daylight savings time - we were ready for a break. In our usual way, we made last-minute plans for a Thanksgiving vacation. We decided on Ruidoso and found a nice little cottage in the village. We had turkey and lots of other goodies. We made sure to give thanks again for all the many blessings, trials and triumphs that have come our way this past year. We hope to embrace them, learn from them and appreciate them all as we get closer to a new year. Here's a quick snapshot of our trip...

The twins enjoying some krispy kremes - hats and all!!

A beautiful drive later, we arrived at the cozy cottage.

The cottage was already decorated for Christmas with a tree inside and lots of lights outside!

A bunch of deer arrived shortly thereafter and were very hungry!

So, we fed them...

It was like our own personal petting zoo every day and the kids had a blast!

Did I mention there a were BUNCH of deer at the cottage?

Check out the two bucks on the left and right.

Then, of course, to the Inn of the Mountain Gods to feed the ducks.

Even Micaela enjoyed the cool weather.

Everything was beautiful as always, and we can't wait to go back.

And a big THANK YOU to our wonderful neighbors that watched our home for us!!