Click on image to enlarge calendar photo for August. 

Click on image to enlarge calendar dates for August. 

MUSEUM SUNDAY
We decide to take advantage of the fact that all state museums are free admission to state residents on Sundays, to visit the Fiesta Exhibit at the History Museum

The men check the pear crop before taking off to the New Mexico History Museum. 

We took a break from the Museum tour to enjoy a concert by The Community Band in Federal Oval Park. 

One of the reasons we have such an affinity for the Community Band--besides the fact that their concerts are free!--is that Daddy was a member (Trumpet) in the late 1930s and early 1940s. This photo was in the program, but we couldn't identify Daddy.

Crowd participation on "Zacatecas March". 

The Community Band plays an enthusiastic encore. 

Deciding that his crutches slowed him down, Dwight made this pilgrimage sans crutches. 

I've got your back, girlfriend................. 

Monument in Cathedral depicting contributions by the Spanish Settlers 

Prompted by remarks by our guide at the Historical Museum, we visited the Cathedral. This is the new statue of St. Francis that will be blessed on October 4th--his feast day! 

Having a discussion with the stone Archbishop Lamy across the walk............ 

"Inconceivable!" 

In Father Jerome's garden....... 

THE SUMMER OF HIS DISCONTENT. Dwight is frustrated with the hassle of getting around with a cast. 

Checking out some of the comments of our Museum Guide on the Spanish Heritage Monument. 

A toast for the guys on the balcony of the Ore House 

The girls drink up!--but who is that spooky guy lurking in the doorway?--The Shadow knows! 

Our lovely Fiesta Queen for 2006--Jessica Lucero. She was an excellent student in my class and will be a commendable queen! At twenty-six, she has the maturity and grace that will add a lot of class and style to the role of Queen. 

Beauty times two--Jessica and her sister Bernadette who was also a wonderful student of mine. I also posed a third picture with their brother Henry--another favorite student--but my camera batteries failed me. Henry is a clothing designer and he has designed and sewn a new cape for the Fiesta Queen, so I will definetly get photos of that once Fiesta begins! 

The streaking dance teacher............ 

The end of a lovely day--Miss Sarah is ready to perform in a pre-Fiesta event on the plaza. 

GAVIN IS TWELVE YEARS OLD TODAY!

Happy Birthday to a great kid! 

WHAT THE RAINS HAVE WROUGHT.....
Pattie and Kelly share some photos of their garden

The girls' little corner of paradise! 

View of the outdoor room and workshop