Cana
Today, we had lunch at a relatively new BBQ place out by the gap. JT and I have tried it already, but this time we took the kids. The atmosphere is cute, but we were all disappointed. First, they were out of ribs, which I am pretty sure is some kind of BBQ crime. Plus, they had already raised their prices from the last time we were there, two weeks ago. That usually is the kiss of death. Charge what you need, or say it is introductory pricing. I was annoyed that lunch cost double and choices were so limited. What they did have wasn't true BBQ, but cooked in the dozen or so crock pots they had around the open kitchen. The kids did enjoy playing checkers at one of the game tables after eating.
After lunch we caught a matinee showing of the new Harry Potter movie. We thought it was pretty good. Poor JT was a little lost, unlike the rest of us, he hasn't read any of the books and he missed the last movie, so he had a little trouble keeping up. Callie was a little disappointed, not in the movie, but in the fact that we didn't see it the night it came out at midnight. She got over it though when she saw the amazing seats we got in the theater.
This was our first outing to the Deming theater. It was nice, small but comfortable.
Cana
We haven't seen Liz or Grace since we moved to New Mexico; add my sister's separation and this was a very special visit. Gracie has grown so much and she is a delightful little girl. The kids played well and Grace seemed to enjoy all the attention.
We went for a walk around the property, which was truly beautiful. Especially on a sunny spring day. She house sits on 2 1/2 acres. The "trails" are well maintained by the landlord. What a wonderful place for Grace to grow in.
During the walk, Grace seemed very attached to Callie.
Grace wore Brent out with the race game. Up and down and up and down. She thought it was very exciting, Brent not as much, though he had fun. I told him that was what it was like for Callie for years. He was completely out of breath by the time they stopped. I will forever be in awe of the energy of preschoolers! The kids had a sleepover, Gracie's first!
Cana
The second half of our trip was spent at my sister in law's house. It was a very nice visit. Heather was nice enough to put up with JT's request for a party. I heard they had a good time. I avoided the party by spending the night with my sister. The kids love all the laptops and have been asking and planning how to get their own now. It was nice seeing everyone. Noah has grown so much! Heather's house is beautiful. They seem to be nicely settled despite the flood thing. Everyone headed back to work/school Monday and we headed for home on Tuesday.
