Sorry about the lack of posts in November -- as you are about to see, it was a very fun-filled month. We started out with a great visit by Pete, Dina and Dan and another fantastic Chris Smither concert. In addition, lots of little house projects and christmas decorating. Then came Thanksgiving and a bustling houseful of guests including: Wally, Dennis and Joe from Chicago; Becky, Wes and Renee from Denver; and Rina, Rob, Lucydog and Tom who were also visiting John Corson here in ABQ. Then, a very relaxing and fun trip to South Carolina to see Eleri's Grandpa and Nana, Hans and Sandy and meet all the cousins. And, on top of all that, Lily has had her final day as Eleri's supernanny. She and Ricardo are moving to Iowa City, where Ricardo has a new job at the University of Iowa. We will all miss Lily terribly and are in the process of deciding what we want to do for childcare from now on. After the semester is finished, Susan will be nanny for a few weeks and we have some sitters lined up here and there.
Pictures in reverse chronological order...

Last night at the airport, arriving home in ABQ -- one tired but smiley baby.

Eleri trying to feed her cousin Vinson, who turns 2 on Christmas day. That is his mom Lauren, Sandy's youngest daughter.

Eleri and mommy playing at the zoo in Columbia, with Auntie Leslie looking on.

Grandpa, Nana and happy baby

Doing some laundry with a helper

Showing off the pretty necklace after a bath

Lily, Ricardo and Dan before the feeding frenzy of our sushi party. That's seafood salad in the bowl, also very tasty.

Eleri in her first plowing experience.

Playing around with the strong man (Andy) at halloween