AUSTIN, TX COMES TO RED RIVER, NM...2015

By:

Gypsy Rhapsody

Here's Vannie and me...patiently waiting for the Austin, TX group to arrive.

Daughter, Emilie and grandkids, Vincent and Maddie, were coming for a week's visit.  V and D were going to stay with them in the condo in Red River.  There is a teeny weeny bit more room in the condo than inside me...so I am going to be happy for them....or at least I am trying.

As soon as they hit town, a hike was in order.

The Red River trail right in the middle of town was perfect.

Vannie said it was rugged enough without being dangerous.

Looks like Vincent is got it going on while Emilie snaps a picture.

Next on the agenda was the playground in Brandenburg Park right on Main Street.  Cute kids and Blue Skies...ahhhhh

Back at the condo...and the ducks were hungry...

hopefully.!!!

Vannie had saved plenty of old bread for the kids to feed to their heart's content.

Dave said that Vincent tried desperately to catch a fish.

Did it happen?  No

Did he have fun trying?  YES

Finally, one afternoon Vannie said that a man took pity on them and gave them 6 big rainbow trout.  Vincent watched Vannie clean them and cook them on the grill.  He then enjoyed eating them for dinner.  Dave said that seemed to satisfy his "need to catch a fish".

...and there was the Pioneer Flyer.

Remember V and D did this on Vannie's birthday.

Vincent just squeezed by on the height rule.

...tubing in the mountains

To get to the tubing adventure, Emilie and Vincent had to ride the ski lift.

...and down they came...wheeeee

S'mores at the Community House

Sticky...Gooey...Messy...Delicious

Hiking the Columbine Trail

Dave said that Vincent was "King of the Trail".

Maddie got a little pooped.

Dave (T-Pop) was making sure no one fell in the creek.

Swimming after a long hike was a must.

The Caribel Condo has a heated pool.  Perfect.!!!

Is that an halo on Maddie?

Can you see me out the side window?

I was so glad they dropped by to check on me.

Daddy's here.!!!!

Son-in-law, Roy, flew in to Denver on Thursday...rented a car...and drove into to town around 3:00 pm.

Do you think everyone was glad to see him?

This picture tells it all.

They have THESE kind of cars to rent?

I had no idea.

A beautiful red Camero...NICE.

Vannie and Maddie got to have a little alone time.

The rest of the group went on an ATV tour.

Those grocery store horses are always a must...just one quarter makes for loads of fun.

Go, Maddie.!!!

They even came by to see me.

Just the girls...Vannie, Maddie, and Me...

Relaxing before they head up the mountain to Red River.

Go Carts...Looks like Roy and Vincent are pulling ahead of Emilie and Maddie.

Come on, Girls...Pedal to the Medal

What.???  

Roy had to try out the pool.

Happy Birthday, Roy

Vannie said that she and the kids had stirred up some cupcakes

for the festivities.

Ride 'um, Cowgirl.

Up the mountain on horseback...

I bet there were some sore behinds after this adventure.

Vincent got to ride a horse all by himself this year.

Hot stuff.

Playing in the park..

Vannie and Emilie had escaped to Taos for shopping and lunch.

...just a little play time with dolls...stuffed animals...and snacks.

V and D loved every minute of being with family.

Coming back down the mountain late in the evening...quite, peaceful. happy.

I can tell by the pictures everyone had a wonderful time making memories.