AT LONG LAST....SUMMER!

 As summer arrives in Santa Fe, the peonies are blooming......

 The Bienvenidos gang is manning the information booth......

 Arlene is doing her civic duty manning the early voting polls............

 Dwight is sharing an early morning coffee with his beloved........

 I meant ME, but Winston thinks it's HIM.......

 The iris are blooming, this one is named Descanso, I planted it in honor of Josephine, my godmother......

 And the roses are sending their sweet scents the way of the goddess Diana..........

 So, I think it might be time for the first backyard luncheon of the season......

 So, I set a festive and colorful table.....

And get plenty of beer for those discriminating Montoyas.........

And other cherished friends........

 I have a very comely Baby Sister.....

 And a mother with astonishing things to say..........

 Mei Toy is cautious about guests........

 Frannie even makes it on her lunch hour.......

 And Artie is "baching" it while his wifey is gallivanting in Paris.........

 Solange LOVES guests...........

 Karen "Vogueing" it.............

 So, now that the beautiful world of summer is entreating you to come outside...............

Invite a few congenial souls to dine al fresco and......A GOOD TIME WILL BE HAD BY ALL!