Birthday Party

 With Katie and Calvin having birthdays so close together, it makes sense to have a combined party. We loved having so many teens here having fun.

Trip to Kalispell

 We decided to drive to Ida McDonald's wedding reception in Kalispell, Montana. With Greg and Mony all the way down in El Paso, it was easier, even in the winter. We drove to Missoula and stayed in the Ruby's Inn. We even enjoyed the hot tub in January. The next day we drove up to Kalispell and were shocked at the wonderful weather. We stopped by a quilt shop that was stuffed with incredible quilts for sale. I couldn't believe the talent on display. I commented to the quilters that we could move here; the weather was so nice. Their reply was that they'd never seen it so tropical in January.

Ida looked amazing and we were thrilled to see the McDonalds. It has been several years since we sat down for an Uno game in law school. What great times we had!

I couldn't get anyone to smile at me.

Here is Katie with the McDonalds in El Paso: Carlos, Ida, and Rachel.