Catching up - Lots of Holiday fun!

 Last week, I made a quick trip to New Mexico to visit Mom.  I saw her three days in a row and she was in good spirits each day.   She gets along well with the staff.  She will be 87 this month and is getting weaker, but she still gets around alright.
Everyone else is doing well.  My niece and nephew have taken up residence on our farm and have fixed the houses up nicely.
We did a lease purchase agreement with my brother last year.  It is working out well for everyone.
While I was gone, Catherine put up our little tree. She also enjoyed the boat parade.

I was bummed that I missed it.  There is another one tonight that we might try to see, if it is not too chilly.
Yesterday, Catherine's Spanish class had their holiday lunch. Each class member made a dish and then had to demonstrate how they made it - in Spanish.  I got to attend as a judge.  They all did great.

This cake was the winner! It was an angel food cake topped with whipped cream and heath bar crumbles.

The lunch was a lot of fun.  It is a great group.  I know why Catherine enjoys the class so much.  


We had one of our best sunsets yet yesterday!  

Next week, we will be preparing to leave for San Antonio.  We will leave the 22nd and get back here on the 30th.  We are looking forward to seeing family and friends.