Santa Fe sky from above and below

This picture is of the Santa Fe airport taken from Dave Ks' plane headed Sw just about to cross over 25, the highway that connects all up through the east slope of the Colorado Rockies. Somewhat overcast, sun streams down between the various cloud cover. The picture above captures this ceiling and patchwork creating a shafting light show. You can see how quickly the landscape becomes barren and other than nearby populated enclaves there is virtually no development west. I've flown this area up to Taos and Monument Valley and west to Phoenix. The beauty has grown on me from interesting to magnificent.

Photo Fun at Zilker Park

Makenzie Grace wanted to have a photo field trip to Zilker Park, with its' rose gardens, koi ponds and Japanese bonsai effects. Of course it was for the pure art, although I did hear something about Makenzie proving up she was ready for her first camera. She borrowed my Nikon D-80 and seemed to take right to it. These are some of her 125 pics from the trip. Note the brief video posted at the end of the pic string.

Big view,Big Sur

In November, Deb and I had a several day stay at Post Ranch In Big Sur California. The weather was great and this area of the country is a rare gem. This picture is Deb at the edge of the infinity pool overlooking the Pacific ocean. We are about 700 feet above sea level in which the steep incline rises to the pool. The umbrellas are at tables on the deck for outdoor dining at Post Ranch Inn. The extraordinary outlook views make this a one of a kind culinary experience. The picture is taken standing poolside next to Debs' swim. The rainbow popped out just to crown this time.

An often repeated thought is that of the kids really making the Holidays with their enthusiasm, expectations and wide eyed wonder of the moment. Through the past two weeks our grand kids, Abigail, Makenzie and Jackson David have lite up our place, bringing a fresh truth to the adage. Ab always enjoys holding Jackson, even when he is not so sure.

The AlamoBowl! Jon, Ali, Jackson and I were able to attend the AlamoBowl in San Antonio on December 29th. Missori played Nothwestern and the game went into overtime. As Texas and Nebraska fans we were pulling for our Big 12 North co-champions, Missouri. They won 30-23, but more importantly...we had a blast. David

This month of December for Debra is "the most wonderful time of the year". Since before Thanksgiving we have had the Tree up and after all the years of collecting ornaments and related hanging objects, every branch is filled. The tree then is symbolic for all the extended reach and sprouts that have become our extended joy. Assuredly everyone was remembered by Deb with gifts, thought fullness, prayers and visits. I think this picture captures some of the vitality, surrounded by presents, that Deb radiates on Christmas morning. And she writes on a picture laden attachment e-mail Friday: "only 364 more days... "

This is a picture of the Rio Grande river gorge just outside of Taos, New Mexico. The remarkable thing is the surrounding land is table top flat and there is nothing to see until you are right over the eroded canyon drop. The bridge span over this area trembles as you are on the walk and trucks fly by. I have driven it twice and flown over at low altitude and the time carved geology is jaw dropping. David

Joanna to the "NUTCRACKER"

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What a great time of the year. Joanna is driving Makenzie and "Mami" to the Nutcraker performance and dinner. Austin, Texas

Makenzie at Thanksgiving

Makenzie always has fun at the Holidays. She is visiting just after the tree went up at Thanksgiving. A Christmas tree up so early? Deb doesn't think so. The logic, the longer the Holiday can stretch,the better . Makenzie agrees.

Jackson at six months

Jackson David visited last night an the occasion of his six month old birthdate. He is fun and alert. I took a number of pics in front of the Christmas tree and each seemed to capture a different aspect of his personality.