Desert Christmas

It's been a very busy week here in Tucson. Here's a sample of a few things we've done.

Last week we went to Kartchner Caverns and took a tour. I don't have any pictures from inside the cavern (something about light from the flash killing the micro-organisms in the cave...blah, blah, blah) but this picture is from outside the visitors center. It was so beautiful to see snow on the cactus. The caverns are at a higher elevation than Tucson, so this is the only place we've seen any snow!


Yesterday Keith and I hiked Picacho Peak. If you've ever driven on I-10 between Tucson and Phoenix you've certainly seen Picacho Peak which is a prominent feature in the desert landscape, right off the freeway. Quite the view from the top, but the hike up was a little tough for those of us who have a fear of heights. My arms are sore today from hanging onto those steel cables!


Here's a picture from Christmas morning. I guess I was nice and not naughty after all! Santa was very good to me (and it helps being one of his crew).

Naughty or Nice?

Well, let's see how the Garners behaved this year....

Keith has a very full stocking. Must have been nice!

Sharon has a very, very full stocking (no surprises there).
Must have been very nice!

Another full stocking for Jack. Another one who was nice!

And Margaret? Naughty I'd say! Guess I'd should behave better in 2010! See if I learn my lesson...

MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!!

Thanksgiving 2009

Here we are half way through December and I realized I haven't posted about Thanksgiving yet. I guess I'd better write about Thanksgiving before we get to Christmas!

I had a great Thanksgiving in Longview this year with Randy, Patti, Whitney, Erin, Nate, Keith and Grandpa. We were a small group but it was wonderful to be with family.

Here are a few pictures