R.I.P. Squeak

We are laying our dear departed pet hamster to rest in the back yard. When we had company over Saturday night we discovered our fiesty rodent was not moving. It was a very emotional night for Betsy, but a little funeral and the promise of a new one was consoling (mostly). This was our first attempt at a "real " pet and she only stayed with us for 5 months. Hopefully we'll have better luck with the next one.

Rio Grande River

Today we took our company (Ray and Eileen) to the Rio Grand Nature Center. We saw lots of hummingbirds, turtles, geese, ducks, lizards, frogs and a roadrunner in the wild. The kids couldn't help dipping their toesies.

Band concert

Marcus just finished his first year playing trumpet in beginning band. He and Jared had their end of the year concert and did a great job as their last concert at James Monroe Middle School. Jared will attend high school and Marcus will go to the newly built middle school near our home. We are impressed with their musicianship.

He's 14!

Jared turned 14 this month and was just ordained a teacher. We are so happy with the good guy he is and how he has accomplished so much in his life so far. We love you Jared!

Zoo Fun

I met Adam and Andy's classes at their Albuquerque Zoo field trips. It was a beautiful day.

Happy Easter

the Garden Tomb-Jerusalem

Albuquerque Turkey sandwich

I thought I'd share a local recipe that I just made for lunch today. Yummy!
Albuquerque Turkey Sandwich
(feel free to change this sandwich with any ingredients you like! It’s fun to experiment!)

A few slices of turkey
One slice swiss or provolone cheese
2 slices wheat bread
Guacamole
2 slices fresh tomato
lettuce
Green chile -the fresh frozen kind

Toast the bread and immediately place cheese on one slice after you take the toast out of the toaster. Spread some guacamole on the other slice of toast. Place all the other ingredients on the cheese toast, then put the guacamole side on. I like pickles on the side.