Two months were needed to recover and re-energize after such a wonderful trip – AND before the holidays hit. Trying to get back to ‘normal’, the calendar was filled with the usual golf twice a week, hikes once a week, walks around ‘the hood’ and whatever else presented itself.

Enough energy was found to dress and enjoy ‘The Home’s Halloween party – perhaps one of the most fun events of the year. Amazing how silly one can act if they just put on a mask or a little makeup!!

Thank goodness there is a ready made group of hikers at ‘The Home’ to get us out every Friday to enjoy the desert. The best part – one of the residents was also a steward for the area for MANY years – so he knows the trails like the back of his hand. Funny how E hated this landscape as a kid growing up – but, now thinks it is just beautiful! The friends hiked with are also;-)

Suddenly – birthdays and holidays hit. First up was E’s b-day, which was celebrated with niece Demi in Tucson. She played to our interest and treated to Top Golf. The evening skies were a beautiful backdrop – –

Before one knows it – it is Christmas. Again, off to the Shoe Crew. This time in CA. Besides cooking, eating and doing puzzles we visited the stables where granddaughter Olivia is helping out and learning to ride for competitions. A great afternoon – although freezing!!!

Back home, there was a little quieter celebration – but enjoyed just as much with sister Barb and niece Demi. After a round of putting where prizes were given for holes-in-one, lowest score and laughing the most – dinner was enjoyed;-)

And – just like that – another year was gone. The good thing these days is we get to celebrate right downstairs so we don’t have to think about what we are going to do, drive home AND we are back to our apartment to see the ball drop in NY at 10!! What more could anyone ask for. Well – perhaps a really good band to get our dancing in for the year;-)

Somehow the year got away without the usual cards to all. So – we say here – Hope you all had a fantastic year, a Very Merry Christmas and the most wonderful New Year full of all you hope for;-)

E & G sending Peace and Love to you all