It was good to be back in Santa Fe for Christmas. Like in Mexico last year, "going home" gives
Carlo got one of his Christmas wishes early as it snowed the day before Christmas Eve. While Eva
We celebrated Christmas Eve at our dear friends home, Chuck and Elaine (they were Enrico's host Santa filled stockings at my father's house. My mother provided a lovely brunch and then there was
The children enjoyed frequent visits to the children's museum and their parents enjoyed three (!)
Happy new year!
us a much needed break.
was not enthusiastic about the snow, Carlo was eager to sled and shovel snow.
family when he first went to Los Alamos). Elaine put out a fabulous spread of New Mexican dishes.
Santa Claus even arrived to pass out presents. Carlo was the first child to run to give him a cookie,
while Eva preferred not to be in the same room with the bearded stranger.
more present opening. And then we dined on Christmas ham with my father and his girlfriend in the
evening with yet more present opening.
nights of dancing. We became big fans of
Agua Bendita and hope that they will visit the Bay Area soon.
Carlo and Seamus.
Yagee-Yagee in charge. (The baby is not ours!)
Eva reluctantly goes for a sled ride.
Carlo cheers Santa's arrival.
Enrico crushes Santa.
Eva waits to start Christmas brunch.
Christmas brunch with Grandma.
Eva explores the climbing castle at the children's museum.
Carlo follows his sister.
Lunch with Denise (and Kennedy, Lydia, and Isabella).
Hello Kitty love.
After the Christmas crackers.
Eva does the dishes.
Planning to dig.
Heaving a heavy load.
Carlo and Yagee-Yagee at the Lamy Train Station.
Waiting for the train.
On the way home.
See you next month.