Warm, Cold, Warm

I left warm Florida for New Mexico where the weather was cold at times. However, the love of family was warm as I spent precious time with my son, Erik, and his three children, Kadin, Gracie and Lil E, AKA Jeffrey. I flew to Albuquerque on November 1 and took the train to Santa Fe. Since it wasn't Erik's day to have the girls, I was totally surprised when they ran up behind me. Amanda was kind enough to let them stay with Erik, and me. The girls didn't have school Thursday or Friday so I had two whole days to spend alone with them. Since Erik's time with Lil E is limited, I had Wednesday and Thursday from 3-6 PM and Sunday from 12-6 PM to get acquainted with my cute and happy grandson. On Sunday, he finally came to me. Since I probably won't see him again until April, we'll have to start over on our relationship. I flew back to Orlando on Tuesday, Nov. 8th. Here are some pictures from the week.

Gracie with Skull Erik just purchased for next year

Gracie playing the part of an "invalid"

Kadin on the trampoline

Kadin and Gracie "skateboarding" on trampoline

Erik and Lil E

Erik's front yard after light snowfall

Erik's back yard after snowfall

Gracie with her skateboard

Erik helping the girls tie-dye the curtains for the room.
I'm sorry I didn't take pictures of the finished projects as they turned out great.

Erik and Lil E

Wednesday, Arne and I attended a piano workshop given by Scott Houston.
I signed up to start his Play Piano in a Flash class in January.