We are past Labor day and moving to the end of the year.   It seems to go faster each year.   The Wisconsin summer coming to an end.   Already too cool,  you know I like the warm weather,   and days are drastically shorter already.  Time to start considering putting the boats away and taking the docks out.  It seems way too early but the weeks will go by quickly.

We are coming off a great long weekend.   We flew to Albuquerque with friends Dick and Carol to visit Chris’s sister and brother in law.   The flights went well and we had a very relaxing and enjoyable time.  Pictures in the album page (click on a picture and then use the ‘next’ or previous buttons) .  Marie had lots of visits planned.  We ate and visited each day.  And throw in a few beers!   The time went by too quickly.  The weather was warm and sunny each day, wonderful.   We had quality time with old friends Tom and Barb Madrid and got caught up on the family.   And had a wonderful meal at the Madrid’s,  thank you Barb!

I love the food in New Mexico, and the scenery.  There is lot’s of open countryside in Rio Rancho where John and Marie live.  Hilly and a very alive desert,   and the mountains always in sight.  Very pretty.   And the largest balloon fiesta in the country comes up at the end of the month in Albuquerque.  The combination of the elevation, cool nights and still mornings make New Mexico a great place for hot air balloons.  and we saw lots of them out enjoying the mornings.   Chris and I would wake up to the sound of the flames overhead lifting a balloon.  And Dick and I walked each morning and would see many balloons flying over.   They are beautiful against the clear blue skies.

We enjoyed each day celebrating John’s 80th birthday and John and Marie’s 41st anniversary.  Thanks for your hospitality!  Chris and I would enjoy more time in New Mexico.  God willing we will get that chance.

So we are blessed with more good times.   From the good company,  great food, and laughs as I tried to get the timer to work on my camera!  Life really is not about what has to be done at work each day,  but the memories we create with friends.