Claire and David, and Emerson and Colby arrived on Friday in time for dinner. After dinner, Emerson and Colby decorated two small Christmas trees and Papa read Riki Tiki Tavi before bed (a bedtime tradition). Claire and David were up by 4:30 on Saturday to go to the race. They ran the Tucson half marathon. We met them at the finish line, arriving just three minutes before Claire crossed.
After the race, Claire rested. Papa built a fire in the fire pit with Emerson and Colby. It was a beautiful day and we stayed outside, with Emerson and Colby having fun doing yard work and trimming trees.
Around 3:30, we drove downtown to Presidio San Agustin for their Luminaria Night Celebration. Presidio San Agustin was established by the Spanish Army in 1775, a walled fort in what is now downtown Tucson. It was used continuously until the Americans first came to Tucson in 1856. The Carrillo School processed into courtyard in historic costumes and singing carols. Hot chocolate and cookies were served. Emerson and Colby decorated gingerbread cookies and made ornaments, and there was a reenactment with soldiers shooting a cannon. It was loud!
Claire's family went home on Sunday morning. We love having them so close that they can come for a day or a weekend!
Claire's family went home on Sunday morning. We love having them so close that they can come for a day or a weekend!
