2016 CHRISTMAS TRIP TO ALBUQUERQUE

Another long drive (about 700 miles and 11 hours behind the steering wheel) to Albuquerque to enjoy Christmas with Dianne and family.  Mauricio's family was were also present so there was a lot of food, conversations and fun time with Marcelo and Emilia.

Family and friend of Mauricio

 

Dianne took Sherry and me plus family to see the latest Star Wars movie - Rogue One.

Sherry and I chased some birds, but failed again finding a Sagebrush Sparrow that winters close to Dianne's home - Petroglyph NM.

Sherry searing for Sagebrush Sparrow

Crissal Tharsher

Petroglyph

We were also introduced to the newest member of the Tohen family - Nobel, a Border Collie puppy who likes to chew shoes and keep everyone busy playing with him.

Emilia asleep with Nobel.

 

I celebrated my #76 birthday with family.

 

Sherry and kids coloring



ANOTHER TRIP TO RICHARDSON - TRENT DANCING AND ROBOTING

Sherry and I drove to Richardson to watch Trent dance with his country dance team.  We were to see him dance three times, but bad feather caused the last two to be cancelled as they were dancing outside.

 

 

Since the dancing was called off, Trent decided to enter a robotics competition.  His team number is 136S (Star Striker).  They finished the first rounds in 5th overall and after team selections he was seeded 3rd.  He lost to team #2 in the semi-finals. But he did win the award for best Sportsmanship.  Dad Greg helped him do a lot of the programming.