Jacob Snoozing

After taking our Christmas pictures, Jacob fell asleep in the back seat. Kia is a sweet sleeping buddy! Nick, our next door neighbor, is sitting to Jacob's right.

Family Christmas Pictures 2009

Fall Marriage Retreat

David led a marriage retreat at the Glorieta retreat center north of Santa Fe. David and I enjoyed a weekend away even though it was a "working" weekend. The couples learned some new tools to communicate better. We all laughed a lot!

David and I had time for a hike. We hiked up to Preacher's Point. It was a beautiful view.

David closed the weekend by leading a renewal of vows ceremony.

David's 50th Birthday

David celebrated his birthday with a hunting trip to North Carolina. When he returned we had a family birthday party. David's gift was a personalized authentic Packer's jersey with his name and favorite number. He wears it every time the Packer's play!

Bosque del Apache Campout

Jonathan and Jacob camped with their troop at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Bosque del Apache, which means "woods of the Apache", was named for the people who often camped in the riverside forest. Today it is know as one of the most spectacular refuges in North America. The boys saw beautiful water fowl like the sandhill crane, bald eagle, red-tail hawk, prairie falcon, and many varieties of ducks.

PWOCI Leadership Development Team

I went to Denver for the Protestant Women of the Chapel's West Region Conference. My team mates from Leadership Development are also in the West Region. We had a working conference and fit in some fun, too! Tracie, Cinky and I are wearing matching shirts that Cinky gifted us with. Leadership Development is W.I.L.D. which stands for Women Intent on Leadership Development.

Balloon Fiesta 2009

It was another beautiful event. The 2009 Balloon Fiesta was exciting to experience with Mike and Dorann who spent the week with us. What a joy to have family visit!

I love this picture! Only my man is looking at me for the picture. The rest are distracted by all the things going on aroung them! Oh, well. At least David was paying attention to me!