Thanksgiving in Show Low, AZ and Las Cruces, NM

With a week of work for Thanksgiving, we set out to see both families. Fortunately, Show Low, AZ is about half way to Las Cruces, NM.

Ella did a fantastic job riding lots of hours in the truck. Without her cooperation, this trip could’ve been a disaster!

We stopped in Williams, AZ both leaving Las Vegas and on our way back home. The historic Route 66 town with a decent brewery was a good ‘get out and walk around’ spot.

While in Show Low, we were able to see Evan and Harmony’s much anticipated home! And what a beautiful home it is! Scott, Duane, Tyler, Ella and I were able to spend an afternoon walking along a nearby creek. Tyler was happily pointing out various animal tracks and animal poops along the way!

Tyler giving Ella some gifts

Dad and Ella with her signature 'thumbs up'

Tyler and his Uncles :)

At the new house!

On Thanksgiving Eve, off to Las Cruces we went: Duane, Scott, Grandma L, Ella and me packed into Duane’s truck. Thanksgiving not only brought the expected amazing food, but lots of laughter and rather deep discussions of Russians, Android flashlight apps, and entropy.

We spent the day after Thanksgiving at the picturesque White Sands National Monument. Ella was able to roll around a little in the cool selenite sand, while Mom had to roll down a hill.

Very Large Array (VLA) en route

Moonrise over the Organ Mtns

Thanksgiving Day hike

Fossil at the Trackways hike

Me rolling down the hill in the distance :)

The time with our family, especially our parents, was particularly special this year. We are extremely grateful for their health and happiness.