Savage Grandparent's Visit

The Savage grandparents came to visit for a week, to check out Albuquerque, but also to spend lots of time with Mr. Nathan. Nathan set about immediately showing off the apartment and all his toys. He loved having all 4 grandparents in the same zip code!

Nathan asking Papa a very important question about a book.

Papa and Nathan heading off to see the glider exhibit at the Balloon Museum.

Nathan pointing to every balloon for Mimi.

Nathan showing off his new smile for Papa.

Dinner with all 4 grandparents.

That weekend we took a roadtrip to Taos, NM to visit with my Mom's childhood friend Barbara, and her husband Ted. The first stop out of town was Balloon Fiesta Park (Nathan is currently obsessed with balloons, so we keep going back there), with the hopes of seeing the launching of the balloons. Unfortunately, it was too windy, but Nathan thought the launching of the little birthday balloons was exciting enough.

Mimi and Nathan checking out the launching of the (birthday) balloons.

We stopped at Camel Rock on the way up.

A visit to the Taos Drum Factory and their teepees.

Nathan and Mimi checking out the inside of the teepee.

The oft-painted (Georgia O'Keefe) St. Francis of Asis Church in Taos.

On the way to dinner that night, we went to the Lighting of Ledoux Street, where they light the farolitos (paper bags with sand and candles) and luminarias (pinion wood bonfires) and have a great little parade.

Farolitos...

More farolitos...

Michael and Nathan checking out the luminaria.

Back in Albuquerque, Nathan shows Papa his favorite park.

Putting up some new ornaments on the tree before heading to Dinner with Santa and River of Lights...

Dinner with Santa at the Shark Reef Cafe at the Aquarium. Nathan is showing his grandmas the truck on his overalls.

Nathan was a bit confused by Santa. It didn't help that he wasn't a very good Santa and spent most of the time adjusting his beard and belly.

Nathan checking out the fish.

Next we went to the River of Lights, which is a light show at the Biopark. It was quite impressive!

Birds reflected in the pond.

The Malenfant family...

The cactus light show.

Nathan hanging ornaments on Papa's ears :-)

We get to see them again in less than two short weeks!