Holiday Family Fun

We were delighted on Christmas Day to pick up Robin, Alejandro and Samuel at DFW. We had worked hard to get unpacked, purchase some new furniture, and get our decoratating accomplished prior to their arrival. They came from Virginia, and two days later Stephanie and her three children arrived from Driftwood, TX, which is a three hour drive from the south. Regrettably, Steven had to complete a construction project with his crew and could not attend. Our big family dinner, prepared by Gloria, and annual gift exchange was held on the 27th. We had drawn names several months in advance, and this traditional event has been a source of great joy for our family members for the past 45 years.

The next day, Jerry took the visiting adults antique and outlet mall shopping in Hillsboro. Gloria stayed at the house to be with the four grandchildren. The latter all traveled with Stephanie to her home the following day, and Robin and Alejandro then met up with them and Steve in Driftwood. They all eventually got to Steven's mother's home in Palacios, TX for a grand New Year's celebration. Steph's birthday was on Jan. 2, and Robin bought her a tiara so she could be queen for the day.

On their way back here, Robin's family and Jack visited the Alamo and took the famous River Walk in San Antonio, before returning to Driftwood. When the Mosqueras arrived back here, we all watched The Alamo DVD on our new HD big screen honoring Davy Crocket, Sam Houston, and Jim Bowie. Their indomitable spirits are still alive and well in Texas. Robin's family returned to Virginia yesterday. We plan to see them again in May when we will be there with our Airstream.