FIESTA FRIDAY--2011

 Well, our party is now over, and so we can relax and enjoy the rest of Fiesta..........

 Like heading down to the Plaza for the first green chile burger of Fiesta 2011..........

 And enjoying all the other sights and sounds that make up the Fiesta de Santa Fe.......

 Oooooh--and tastes too.......

 And even though weather-wise this is one of the coldest and gloomiest Fiestas in recent years, spirits are always lifted by seeing old friends--like Julian and Barbara from the Class of 1967 who scurried up after spotting us posing...........

 After a brief nap (we are OLD, you know), it's a change of costume for one of the big events of the Fiesta season.......

 The Chavez Family Fiesta Fandango!..........

 Always a fantastic affair hosted by Sisi and Lou........

 The menfolk are digging the eats.......

 And the romantically inclined are loving the lantern-lit ambiance.......

 It must be cold for these two fashionistas to don sweaters........

 Jim explains the old idiom:  "Smoke only follows a true beauty".........

 And these three are ready to fight anyone who doubts it.........

 Of course, Frannie has her opinion.........

 Dwight is enjoying the evening.......

 Three generations of Fiesta Fandangoers................

 Louie leads a discussion on Existential Phenomenology........

 And Grandma leads a discussion on who has the most jewelry.......

 Baby Bruno makes his Fiesta debut.  Has anyone ever seen a prouder Grandpa?......

 This is one beautiful blond who is just as spectacular as a brunette.  (Sarah, not John)......

 Ooooh the ambiance!!........

 Fiesta is for lovers.........

AND A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!