New Mexico, Part II

The weather was beautiful in Albuquerque, in the 70's everyday and clear blue skies. It was really nice, except the environment is a little too brown for me. I grew up (part of the time) in the desert, but I am just not used to it anymore.

Sunday was Halloween and the girls sixth birthday party. It was really fun to be there to celebrate with them. Lucinda and Frances are both delightful. Monday, Daniel's brother took the day off work and we went into the foothills of the Sandia Mountains for a hike. It was very beautiful. Unfortunately, Daniel's sister was unable to join us due to her healing ankle. Tuesday, we spent the day hanging out around town with Lani, eating breakfast at Frontier (Daniel's favorite), wandering around Old Town, and visiting an art museum.

So here I go again, way too many pictures for any one except Grandma Judy:

From left to right: a "Rock Star Cheetah" and a "Runway Diva"

Scary Henry

Birthday fun!

My Pumpkin

My Favorite Boys

Us

Trick or Treating

Hiking

Daniel and his brother

At our destination

Hiking back down

Melke zonked out, getting a lift from Uncle Bret

Lani and Daniel at the Frontier

Reading one of his favorite books, "Hello Bee, Hello Me"
He loves to kiss himself in the little mirrors in the book.

Appreciating the art

Uncle Daniel helped the girls make their own pizzas for pizza night.