Thanksgiving in New Mexico

We spent a lovely week enjoying the views and warmer temperatures of New Mexico with my folks.  To top it all off all of our airline flights went without a hitch even though we took off in the middle of a snowstorm in Milwaukee.  Although we were a little late getting in to our first connection due to the need to de-ice the plane (one of the thrills living in the cold part of the country) we had left plenty of time for our next plane.  We were rewarded with beautiful sunny skies during our time in New Mexico, which we certainly don't always enjoy in Wisconsin come winter time.

The week with my folks was spent eating as much Mexican food as possible, while catching up on the happenings in everyone's life.  This was interspersed with some home cooking, a great Thanksgiving dinner, playing cards, and viewing photos from the trips that have occurred since we were last together.  We also took advantage of the great hiking trails right behind my parent's house to enjoy a daily hike through the rolling hills.  During one of the hikes one of the wild horses decided to hike with us following us for about 2 miles.  But, all too soon it was time to head home, back to snowy weather and frigid temperatures.  Our car was nicely encased in ice when we picked it up at the airport to help remind us of the joys of living in the frozen north.

We spent the weekend at home, for once, purchasing our Christmas tree, putting up the wreath on the front door, watching some exciting football as both the Badgers and Packers won, and getting mentally prepared for going back to work (well that was mostly Jo).