Making banana cake in preparation for Thanksgiving week.
Miguel putting together his Christmas present, a charcoal grill.
Hanging out with the neighbor girls on a Saturday afternoon.
They made my day when they brought me this box of treats and this awesome picture of Miguel and I.
Thanksgiving week began with me finding this giant rose.
I spent Monday reminiscing with a surprise visitor, Destini Rassi!
Here we are in 2007 when I lived at CVE as a girl. Yes, those little girls in pink and orange-striped shirts in the front row.
And here we are now, 12 years later!
It was so amazing to spend some time together and catch up on each other's lives.
Wednesday morning, the pies were in full production and the potato-peelers were being entertained by Tadi boy in the dining room.
Apple pie in the making by Jody Klotzle who helps bring our Thanksgiving meal together every year!
Gravy...
Feasting on the giblets.
Pie night Wednesday evening was nearly drowned out by heavy rains, but we still had it.
And enjoyed singing praises together afterwards.
It was a beautiful evening!
Balto was allowed in the house for a bit because of the rain.
He made puppy dog eyes to beg me not to send him out again.
"I'll sit right here!"
Puddles
Sunday afternoon I put up our Christmas decorations.
So excited for the season.
And on Monday I made a pot of "Caldo de Queso."
Mexican Cheese soup
Roast 4 green chiles. Place them in a plastic bag for steaming and easier pealing. Chop 4 potatoes and put on the stove to boil in one gallon of water. Peal and slice green chiles into strips. Chop one onion and two tomatoes and sauté in oil. Add the green chiles to the onion and tomato in the skillet. When the veggies are well sautéed, add to the boiled potatoes. Season to taste. Cut 2 pounds of Mexican fresh cheese into squares and drop into soup. Bring to boil. Y listo!
Tuesday this week, I had one of the girls from CVE over at my house. We walked over to a big soccer field with the neighbor girls and I taught them how to play "miniatures."
Here is a "house."
This is a close up of the cooking pot sitting on the table!
It makes me remember playing like this as a girl!
