Albuquerque Trip

We just came back from an AMAZING weekend in our hometown. I should really have called this blog posting “Eating our way through Albuquerque.” For any of you who are living in a different city than where you grew up, you know that whenever you return home, you tend to eat at all your favorite foods. I ran out of time to take my four month picture before we left town, but I should really have done a before and after of my Albuquerque trip! I am sure the results would be astonishing.


Saturday I attended the lingerie shower of one of my oldest and dearest friends, Stephanie. Steph has found herself a wonderful man, Gabe, and I know that she will be very happy with him. Steph and I met in middle school and through the years we have made some very special memories. I couldn’t be more thrilled to be one of her bridesmaids on her special day. She bought the baby its first gift, an adorable classic plush Winnie the Pooh. I can already imagine our little one dragging it around everywhere!

Steph and her bridal party

I have a really remarkable family. The older I get, the more I realize that family is the most important thing in life. Friday we had the opportunity to spend some time with my mother-in-law over breakfast at our all time favorite breakfast place, Dos Hermanos. And Saturday night my large, wonderful, hilarious, talented family had a potluck for me and Eric since we won’t be there for the holidays. What was so fantastic about the night, in addition, to seeing nearly 20 of our favorite people, was the fact that everybody contributed in a special way by bringing their own dish. From the green chile chicken enchiladas loving prepared by my sister-in-law, Gina (and taste tested by my brother, David), to the mouth watering pecan pie, a signature dessert made by my cousin, Rachel, the night was filled with love and a billion calories. Hopefully I don’t forget anyone, but I should also mention that my cousins Debbie and Jacob, the masterminds behind such great get-togethers made awesome fajitas, Aunt Vangie sent her special Spanish rice, Jon made some yummy guacamole, Jason made some salsa that I am still fanaticizing about, Jeff and Melissa made scrumptious pasole, Aunt Lydia brought the delicious queso, and Mom and Dad brought the fixings’ for the fajitas. So sorry if I forget anyone, but with a family as large as ours it can be hard to keep track of all the great food! Thanks to everyone who contributed to making it such an amazing night. We love you!