Christmas in New Mexico is something special. The tradition of lighting faralitos (brown paper bags with sand and a candle lit, lining the streets) is just about my favorite thing in the world. Going home to spend this time with loved ones is pretty great, too :-)
Mom's hand bell choir concert
Faralitos/luminarias (I know the difference, but people still can't seem to agree which one they are)
The traditions continues with dinner with the Pattons. Each year we choose a country or a theme and make food from that culture. This year was "Christmas in New England." And, of course, the celebration would not be complete without Christmas Crackers. This year Mom really went big and got ones with whistles; each person got a note and we attempted a caroling session... which, as you can imagine, was unsuccessful due to all the laughing.
The Annual Golden Peg Cribbage Tournament was on again, this time with new competition, team names, costumes, & personas. Sean & Laura were DC Muggins, Tom & Page were Double-Double Trouble, Dan & I were Le Crib, Mom & George were the Bonito Bombers, and Rose & Dale the Moonshine Muggins. Opening and Closing Ceremonies were conducted by Howard with more pomp than usual, and the winners were, once again, Howard and Mary, the King and Queen of Muggins. Above you se the Golden Peg trophy next to Stinker the Skunk, who holds a list of skunked players in his paws.
Sledding with Dan's nephews
New Years with some fun-loving Venezuelans
Happy 2013!
Snowshoeing in the Valles Caldera
Love that NM sun!
Fire patterns on the trees
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