The first part of the time we spent on break in the United States was spent with Eric’s family in Texas. During our two weeks in town, we were able to do quite a bit…
decorated for Christmas,
Trimming the tree
perused neighborhood Christmas decorations,
Very impressive decorations on a house on Newell
Close up of decorations on the same house
met a new family member,
Meeting our new niece
Meeting our new niece
celebrated Christmas with family,
Christmas Eve carols
ate lots of Mexican food,
Maracas Cocina… thanks for the Christmas present Dana!
Taco Cabana
Chipotle
OK, this wasn’t actually Mexican. It was South American, from Nazca Kitchen
Matt’s Rancho Martinez with Jeremiah
watched the Cowboys beat the Eagles and the Colts to secure their playoff spot,
reconnected with our cat,
Hi Texi!
She didn’t want to help set up the tree…
… but enjoyed sitting under it
and drank some good Texas beers.
Lakewood Growler with Eric’s cousin
Thanks to all of our family and friends in Dallas for making our visit a fun one!
Awesome sunset
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