It all started a long, long time ago when Tom answered the phone while we were driving home from grocery shopping in Trinidad. He talked to my sister while I drove, and I gathered from his side of the conversation that she asked what we were doing for Memorial Day. He told her we had plans, and it seemed like that was all the further that went. So after the call, I asked if we wouldn't gladly change our plans if they wanted to come visit, and he suggested maybe they would want to come along.
While it may have been more car seat time than the little guy would have liked - than any of us would have liked, we just wrapped up a terrific visit from Miki, Marty, and Ollie. And I miss them already!
They flew into Albuquerque's Sunport Friday afternoon, where, with a little slight of hand, Thomas dropped me off out of the truck and reappeared with Marty in a mini-van. The five of us made a quick stop for some snacks and beverages before embarking on our enchanted adventure. First stop: Lincoln, NM - Wortley Hotel, formerly owned by Sheriff Pat Garrett (killed Billy the Kid).
Ollie stayed in his mom and dad's room, but stopped by ours for a visit. He was such a happy baby, though his mom was not happy that he wasn't sleeping more.
The Wortley is a bed and breakfast, and though the kitchen is open only breakfast and lunch, the owners graciously whipped up some burgers and a grilled cheese for us, since there was nothing else nearby open for dinner. Delicious!!
Dad - you see the last item from the grill? "Captain Jack's grilled cheese with green chiles and bacon with chips" - that is what I had for dinner, minus the bacon.
After Ollie's bath and bedtime, we enjoyed a couple adult beverages on the lovely wide porch. There were chairs and rockers spread out for our enjoyment...a perfect ending to a great reunion!
Ollie was a little pig - skinny as he is! He had his first pancake - a blueberry one. He ate most of it....
...and it was good! We all had a great meal, even the little birdies chirping for their mama to bring them some more worms. Their nest was on the corner of the porch, and like Ollie, they were flapping and squawking for joy over breakfast!
As we packed up the car, Ollie was ready to play. We actually didn't get to play with the frisbee, but the sight of it inspired another traveler to give Ollie a special woven frisbee that wouldn't hurt if he didn't catch it.
Back in the car, we made a bee line for the Carlsbad Caverns. We arrived at lunch time and spread a little picnic out. The sun was shining, but we knew it wouldn't be long before we were in the cool caverns.
Ollie was styling in his hat and his camo-print sunglasses. He actually kept the sunglasses on, which was pretty surprising. He must have realized it was too bright without them. Mirrored lenses meant I had no idea where he was looking, but occasionally he would tip forward and look out over the tops of them - adorable!
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