Friday, November 11, 2011

Styling In The House

Niece and blogger Styling with Renee Michelle, along with husband Andrew are here in Albuquerque for the Veterans Day weekend. We originally planned this because Andrew loves to hike and I was excited to take him into the Sandia's. However he has a major leg problem and I am ill so that whole premise has been thrown out the window. Fortunately we can always fall back on food and alcohol :)

There was a bit of drama because their plane was late leaving from Miami and it looked like they would miss their connection and end up coming a day late. But SRM remember to say her prayers to the Magical Unicorn Pony Travel God so they ended up making their connection after all.

Our first day and we stop for New Mexican food
Green Chile Cheese Fries

Then since we couldn't climb, we took the convenient road and drove to the top of the mountain. 54 degrees leaving town and 34 on the top.

The camera folk all in action



Mandatory Sandia's Promo Shot.
(They wanted to stand together but I needed to get the South Crest in the background)

Always something cool to see up in the mountain - Tree roots exposed because of erosion.

And On To Food And Drink

SRM likes cocktails but Andrew not so much.
Wife was very happy to oblige her niece with this Pink Lady.


Many a cheese was lost getting these pictures to you.
As were there vegetable and fruit allies :(
Certainly SRM and Andrew are worthy of a 1998 Oregon Pinot Noir

8 comments:

alexis said...

I'm glad you thought of something to do while SRM and Andrew were in town.

I have huge envy over the 98 Pinot noir!

de-I said...

Fear not youngest one - old vintages await the intrepid new mother and father who, small carnivorous fish in tow, cross ocean and continent to visit de-I

alexis said...

hurrah!! Can't wait :)

terri said...

Looks like you were never at a loss for some form of entertainment in spite of leg injuries and illnesses!

Mike said...

You can't go wrong with food, family, drinks, and scenery!

Anonymous said...

Those cocktails will not soon be forgotten. Nor will I forget all those great cheeses. We sure enjoyed the last of it in our sandwiches on the plane!

alexis said...

RM, I wonder if your fellow travelers appreciated the cheesy smell as much as you did?

Anonymous said...

Mmmmmm......cheese and wine!