October 17-19, 2017: Our trip to Palo Alto CA to visit Jared and Jenny's family

We were so excited this Fall when Mike had an opportunity to return to California for a work meeting at Livermore Labs, because that gave us the chance to visit Jared and Jenny's family in Palo Alto! We stay at a hotel in their city, so it's a short drive to see them. And we always have a wonderful time together eating, playing games, going for walks, shopping, and just hanging out.

Jared, Mario, Milo, and Mike/Grandpa

Milo in his Pikachu Halloween costume

My handsome boys

October 6-7, 2017: Ted and Jenni Finch's visit!

Ted and Jenni Finch and their daughters came to stay with us October 5th through the 7th for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. We had such a FUN time with their family.

October 6th: Does Jenni look excited? She's sweet and funny too!
We met Jessica's family at the Rio Grande Zoo in the morning

Younger daughter, Juliet

Older daughter, Abby

The Dunlap family
Hannah would not smile for any of the photos--probably just super tired

The Finch family

Finch's and Dunlap's 

Finch's, Dunlap's, and Hobbs'

We ate lunch at the Hurricane Cafe after going to the zoo
Jenni, Abby, and Ted

Ted and Juliet
Ted was elated to have green chili on everything during this trip!

Our spicy New Mexico lunches

Jacob's family joined us for lunch

October 7th: Waiting for a bus to take us to the Balloon Fiesta Park early in the morning

After an hour of waiting and another hour on the bus, we finally arrived

I LOVE this Finch family photo! We missed the "Glow-deo", but the rest of the day was AWESOME
The Finches LOVED their experience at the Balloon Fiesta with their girls