Christmas at the Kuper's - 2008

Our Christmas tree ornament on our tree.

At the Kupers, this was the yummy dessert we had after Christmas dinner.

Bad Bear shooting at the photographer!

Niece (Lala) influenced by bad uncle to shoot at photographer aunt!

Hmmmm.... I wonder what's going on at that corner?

Lala --- given up on the skateboard.

Lala's new cute boots.

Lala posing on Ford's skateboard.

Ohh......

Yes, just hanging out waiting on Santa... actually, the following pics of Santa's loot. I just uploaded them backwards.

Was Santa good to Beth or was Beth good to Santa?

Bird's eye view of the Christmas action.

Lara in action!

Cute Santa's helpers!

The next Jack?

Uncle Brad trying to keep the teenager interested.

Lara giving out instructions to the village.

Future alumni?

Thanksgiving - 2008

Thanksgiving was at our house this year.  We thought only Mom and Dad would join us but as it turns out, Ruby (and family) plus Beth (and family) joined us for the partaking of the turkey-n-trimmings.  It was nice having both families represented.  We missed all who could not be here.

To Mexico Again - El Diez de Abril y El Rancho Jim Brake

Ing. Ponce, Tio Roy, Ing. Gonzalez

El Diez De Abril (Senores con derechos)

Round-up at El Diez De Abril - This was for the purpose to vaccinate the cattle against a virus attacking cattle at other ranches nearby.  I helped during this process and it was a very interesting experience.  It made me feel proud to be a part of it.  It was certainly an experience I will never forget and it gave me a glimpse of the hard work ranchers deal with on a regular basis.

Horseback riding with Tio Roy - wait, and why did I get the short horse?

Mom shown reading "los diez mandamientos del flojo" to Los Tios.

Me with Mom, Tio Roy, Tio Alex, Tio Frankie and Tia Emilia

Jim Brake Ranch (the family ranch)

Tio Roy and Tia Pipi - El Diez de Abril, November 2008

Love this sunset photo!

Wuame plant

Tio Roy's Priced Bull

Bad boys having some fun!

Cows - El Diez de Abril

Tio Roy's Horses - El Diez de Abril

Abuelita La's (great-grand mother) sewing machine

Sunset at El Diez de Abril

Mom and Tia (middle two) at El Apache with Lucia (far left) and Lorena (outer right)

Tio Roy's Four Young Bulls  "Toritos"

Old truck - El Diez de Abril

Asiento del Sol - El Diez de Abril

Tia Pipi - Rancho Jim Brake

Tio Roy

Let it snow!

Dave and his daughter, Lauren after a walk to see the snow walking up our driveway.

Cool pic of Brad and Dave talking while I took photos of the snow.

The first photo is of our house and the second one is of our neighbor's house in the background.   We hadn't seen snow in years.  It was a nice night to take pictures.