by
Gypsy Rhapsody
I have been in "hog heaven" this week. Vannie and Dave's Austin kiddos (Emilie, Roy, Vincent, and Madeline) came for a weeks visit. I would have loved for them to stay in me, but Vannie insisted that they would be fine in the timeshare in Red River. Well, I guess there was a little more room there, so I gave in and said, "OK".
Bet you can hear me giggling here...I was just so excited to see everyone.
Vincent spent three nights with me. He is getting to be such a big boy. He had just woke up and was getting his clothes on to start the adventures of the day.
Here he is eating popcorn for breakfast...I know...probably not the best choice, but he is kind of a picky eater, so Vannie said, "No problem, popcorn it is!"
Everyday was filled with fun stuff...The condo had a heated pool. Sure wish I could get in a heated pool. I think I would LOVE it. Looks like they did.
Check this out...tiny cars that can scoot around all over the town. I love that red color. Do you think I would look good in red?
FINALLY...elk...V and D have been looking for these creatures ever since they have come to New Mexico. Someone told them to check out Mareno Valley between Red River and Eagle Nest...and voila...a herd of about 200. Vannie said that Vincent and Madeline were mesmerized.
Look at this cutie pie. She had on a little pillow case dress that Vannie made for her.
Dave came home one night and said, "Gypsy, I wish you could have seen Vincent casting for trout. It was amazing. He is a natural."
Rock climbing, anyone?
V said that Roy couldn't let Emilie out-do him, so up he went, too. And look at that Vincent...not far behind. Roy was reenacting the movie, "Rocky"...shouting "Adrian"!!!!
Just so you know...everyone has to attend the "shoot-out" in downtown Red River at least once. Vannie said she was wishin' for that red wig. Would be just the thing to wear at Halloween.
I wonder if he has a license for that gun!
Vannie said that she couldn't pass up taking the kids to the Community House in the middle of town for the best snack of all...s'mores!
Wowzer...A Beautiful Lady...and those hollyhocks. Vannie and Emilie got to have a girl's shopping day in Taos. The restaurant behind Em is V and D's fave...El Gamal.
Pretty nice place to fish...especially for a fishing expert like Vincent!
Girls in the Queen Ann's Lace
Madeline had a blast feeding the ducks at the condo. Does that gray duck look a little strange? He has a funny hairdo. It's hard to see in the picture, but his feathers are all puffed up on top. Vannie said she thought he was still back in the 50's or 60's.
...and then there was the jeep tour up Pioneer Trail. Dave said the creek went right on the trail. Looks like Vincent was getting into walking in the water.
...and sitting on logs. He is getting to be a real adventure man!
...and this is the family exploring an old mine.
Vannie said that Madeline didn't think they were going in the right direction...so she was trying to show them the atlas.
Ice Cream makes everything right!!!
Madeline has on another little dress that Vannie made for her. Cute!
Dad and Daughter...Sweet
Oh my Goodness...Not horses! Vannie kept Madeline and the rest headed to the corral.
What's wrong, Roy...make that horse get back on the path!!!
Little Teacher...Playing at the Coffee Shop
Dave and Roy went on a big hike one day...Look at that Dave...He's hot!
Rio Grande Gorge...
Go Carts...Who is having more fun...Emilie or Vincent?
Ski Lift...Vannie said that this was one of the few smiles they saw all day. They could check that off the list...not something that would be repeated...LOL
WOW...what a week. They saw and did and came and went...and LOVED every minute.
I sure am missing little Vincent...Loved those sleep overs.
Beautiful Grands!
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