We had a lovely and relaxing weekend in Tucson to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with Karen and family. Delicious food, wonderful weather, and lots of good cousin-time -- who could ask for more?
On the road: chile fields in Hatch, NM
On the road: birds migrate through Rio Grande Valley
On the road: Gila Mountain vista
On the road: Howdy from back seat
Karen gets high-five at the morning Turkey Trot
We love our fans!
Simon joins the race? He is fast!
Kids meet EMTs; Maria glad none were needed
A big smooch from Kristina
Karen preps turkey (Matt drinks coffee)
Uh oh, oven trouble!
The smoke clears, and all is well
Prepping vegetables
Ray peels potatoes
Karen's beautiful and delicious meal
Friends
Ray
Maeve
The cousins
Girls ready for an evening stroll
Kristina likes Aunt Karen!
Ready for guided tour of the wash
Cactus! Good thing Simon has a helmet on.
Making pancakes
Cousin Macy meets Kristina
Ray and his Hot Wheels
They have a DRUM?
Simon makes music
Center of attention
Kristina with citrus
Peel gnawer
Save me from this crazy cameraman!
Aunt Emmy says it's best to wear a helmet at all times
Tree climbers
Ray relaxes
Comfy in the tree
Top of bleachers (good idea to wear a helmet here too)
Proud scooter owner
Graceful scooting
Hike to Sabino Canyon
Kristina's sun shade
Maeve and Simon run ahead
Cooling off at a water fountain
Simon is refreshed
Simon gets a lift
The cactus with four arms
Happy hiker
Howling wolf
Two howling wolves
THREE howling wolves
Desert hikers
Simon and Mommy
Kristina hasn't really figured out this whole food thing yet...