Christmas in New Mexico


It was the first time the kids came to New Mexico for Christmas and only one son didn't make it. I have traveled to Phoenix each year but Terry wanted us to have the kids here for Christmas. There were nine of us enjoying the cool weather and just spending time with each other. I wished my husband Terry would have been able to see his family in Texas but maybe next year. Terry made brisket for our Christmas dinner and we also had sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and a vegetable and of course dessert.

Eileen had never been to our home and could see where we live and work. It had snowed a little and that was just enough to take our grandson out to play. Terry rigged up a sled with a plastic lid and ropes which they pulled behind the fence where just enough snow could give the little guy a ride.

Daniel had been able to come up on a bus and got a ride back to Phoenix with his brother. I am happy he's doing so much better and finally is working at a 40 hour a week job. It may not be what he wanted, that is welding, but it is a job.

My son Matt and his wife spent a couple of nights in our guest room, pretty small, being that it is only a 10 x 10 room. The heater kept them pretty warm and we had to figure out a way to turn the heat down at night. We usually close the back of the house so the rest of the house gets warm but that only made their room like a sauna.





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