Here we sit, well fed and well entertained after all the festivities of a family (large family) Christmas celebration. It's nice and quiet in our RV this AM. It's also probably quiet at the Hernadez's as the boys went over to a cousins house last night. Christmas was a most pleasurable experience with all of Eddie's extended family in San Antonio. Seeing Eddie's Grand-parents again (the last time was at the wedding reception in San Antonio some 15 years ago) was one of the highlights of our visit. They add a new dimension to "graciousness and hospitality". The gathering at Al's parents house was full of energy and love. And food, I might add. Nobody goes hungry at a Hernandez or Ramirez gathering:) The family gatherings fill the houses with noise, love, laughter and, always, music. Grandpa Tony, Cecelia's father, is 97 and still very active and engaging. He played the guitar and sang with gusto as we sang the traditional Christmas carols. Later he & Eddie played some of the Mariachi songs & Grandpa Tony & Grandma Amy sang to them. Grandma Amy is also very engaging and makes a wonderful Pecan praline. An added bonus was getting to meet Cecelia's brother & his wife from Mountain Home, ID who are not usually present at these gatherings.
Today we'll take a breather and a ride out to the country and tour one of the recommended scenic routes from a National Geographic book that Cyndi and Eddie gave us for Christmas. We always enjoy those rides.
The picture is of Grandpa Tony, Aaron and Eddie playing the guitars and singing to lead the group in song.
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