This is an orchid that is just starting to spread her roots out on our palm tree.
Our voracious visitors.
These salt and pepper shakers given to us by our friend, D. Ann, were a big hit with the 7 month old at our Christmas party. Thanks D. Ann.
We seem to be surrounded by creative people. Marianna brought this delicate arrangement she had made to the party. We love it!
Ed's recovery from hernia repair surgery continues to go amazingly well. Very little pain or discomfort. Peggy still checks the incision peridically and announces that it's "beautiful"! The first checkup with the doctor was the 22nd. He said all is going well. Ed's allowed now to lift up to 10 kilos so he can get back to several house projects. A final checkup in early January and that should be it! We're very happy to have discovered Galenia Hospital in Cancun and its cadre of great physicians.
Our Christmas Open House was great fun. Typical of Cozumel, if the party is scheduled to start at 2PM, it really doesn't get going until 5PM! We were happy to see that so many folks came with their friends and extended families including grandkids and dogs. A good mix of adults, kids, Americans, Mexicans, 4 dogs and countless hummingbirds and banana quits. Our 27# turkey was the centerpiece and was cooked to perfection in the Mabe oven. We put it in at 6AM and by noon it was done. Based upon advice and council from our gourmet freinds, Dick and Gwen, we wrapped it in foil and then covered it with a half dozen towels and it sat for 2 hours. It stayed moist and hot. Rounding out the meal were mashed potatoes, stuffing, fresh green bean casserole, rolls from our favorite bakery, cranberry sauce, and key lime pie for dessert. Even the gravy, which in 25 years of holidays has never thickened for us, turned out perfectly! A crockpot full was consumed and scraped clean by the end of the party. Folks stayed until almost 9PM. Those who had worked on Christmas seemed grateful for the "all you can eat" buffet. The only thing that would have made the day better was to have our far flung family and friends here. To all of you, we wish you happiness and contentment this season!
A major milestone was attained on the 22nd. Our bank account received Ed's first Social Security retirement payment. Wow! Another round of tacos al pastor for everyone, our treat!
We talked to kids and grandkids on Christmas, Jamie G and family basking in a warm Broomfield, CO, Adrienne, et al in a much colder England, and the Jame B family in Texas. Everyone was enjoying the day, friends, family, and of course, kids all suffering from gift overload!
Life is truly good!
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