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2/23/11

Day Five, Arizona

We had to stop in Hatch, NM and buy some famous Green Chilies.

and some "burn your face off" green burritos. YUM!

(made me think of my dear sweet friend, Amanda)

We were so glad for the drastic change in weather- 62 degrees in Tucson!

That was another interesting night, being squashed (I mean inches) away from a bunch of semi's. We weren't sure if we were intruding on some truck driver rules of no travel trailers full of family members or something, but we sat our rosemary bush right out the door and pulled out our slide anyhow!

and we made good use of the Walmart parking lot to refill our supplies.

2/22/11

Day Four- New Mexico

This was probably my least favorite day. It was stressful. And long. And extremely cold!

we were still getting a kick out of seeing our house in the review mirror

We safely dodged the winter storms and made it down the Raton Pass without a glitch.

but somehow we weren't aware of the pass just out side of Sante Fe. It was big- 7,500 feet. It was dark. And it was covered with sloppy snow (at only 24 degrees, we were glad it wasn't ice) and semi truck drivers who don't care our windshield wipers aren't working. It was not fun.

And the temperature inside our trailer never rose above 34 degrees that night in Albuquerque. It was cold. Thank goodness for down comforters and long underwear! I doubt I will ever think fondly of Albuquerque again. I am so glad that day is over!

2/21/11

I Love Lucy!

Pardon the intrusion in the Flashback posts, I finally have internet and this is just too good not to share!

So our BFTKC friends had a new baby. This is number 8 for them. They are not crazy (well, just enough to make us like them) though many think so. I am gushy-smiling for them, because they had a girl. And they had her at home (I'm serious, they are not crazy.) If you want to know why this is so special, you can read about it here. But I just can't stop getting all teary-eyed for them! Too bad we now live on the exact opposite side of the country...

Butter's Birthday

We had a special birthday while we were in Colorado- Butter turned 4!

She is growing into a fine young lady. She is so sweet, and sensitive to other's needs. What a joy it has been to watch her grow!

and this one was just too cute not to share! That lil bird sure loves his sister!

Our Stay in Colorado - Part one

There was lots of puking, and other bodily functions that happen when people have a stomach bug, and there was lots of sharing of said bug too. That put a damper on things, we weren't able to see everyone we wanted (sorry, friends!) but we did have lots of fun anyway!