This year's visit to Ghost Ranch was very special. It was Kyra's 5th trip to the ranch with us and she had a wonderful week (and threatened to tie herself to a tree so she could stay longer!) She's already planning to apply to become part of the Ghost Ranch college staff (in 10-12 years!) Sharon participated in a very interesting course on "NEW EYES FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE FROM THE WORLD CHURCH", led by Clifton Kirkpatrick. Dwight enjoyed a week of rest and relaxation, and was the only one of us who could stand the 74 degree temperature in the pool (the heater was broken) because he brought along his wet suit! Steve, Beth, Grace and Ava came up to the ranch for an overnight on Friday. Enjoy our pictures!
We spent a weekend with Steve's family in Los Lunas before heading up to the ranch. Here are Grace, Kyra, Ava and Beth.
We worshiped at First Presbyterian Church, Belen. This is Steve giving the children's sermon.
Kyra and Grace had lots of fun playing together.
Ghost Ranch - picture taken at dusk by Dwight. A place of peace.
Kyra and Dwight ham it up after breakfast. We're so happy to be here!
Kyra got to go horseback-riding twice this year - including cantering across the ranch to the cabin used in the movie "City Slickers".
"Lady", a 40-year-old horse (88 in human years), roamed the ranch and greeted people, but spent most of her time in the alfalfa field.
Steve and Beth and the girls enjoyed the air conditioned family center at the ranch - designed specifically for very young children and families.
Beth caught this picture of Steve with the mesas behind him. He celebrated his 33rd birthday the week we were there.
Sharon and Beth froze in the pool with Grace and Ava and it was fun (but short-lived!)
Dwight, on the other hand, was able to spend more time in the pool!
Sharon and Ava (picture sent by Beth after Sharon complained that since she took most of the pictures, there were very few of GaGa with the grandchildren!)
Sure wish you could have seen the scene just before this picture was snapped - Grace saw Kyra walking up toward the dining hall and took off running, crying in delight, "Kyra"!!"
"Lady", a 40-year-old horse (88 in human years), roamed the ranch and greeted people, but spent most of her time in the alfalfa field.
Steve and Beth and the girls enjoyed the air conditioned family center at the ranch - designed specifically for very young children and families.Beth caught this picture of Steve with the mesas behind him. He celebrated his 33rd birthday the week we were there.
Sharon and Beth froze in the pool with Grace and Ava and it was fun (but short-lived!)
Dwight, on the other hand, was able to spend more time in the pool!
Sharon and Ava (picture sent by Beth after Sharon complained that since she took most of the pictures, there were very few of GaGa with the grandchildren!)
Sure wish you could have seen the scene just before this picture was snapped - Grace saw Kyra walking up toward the dining hall and took off running, crying in delight, "Kyra"!!"Couldn't resist adding this fun video of breakfast with Grace, Kyra and Ava.
Kyra won an award for earning top points in a scavenger hunt during the week's youth program. Awards were given out during the Saturday celebration at the end of the week.
Time to say farewell and see you next year. This is Kitchen Mesa (so named because the dining hall/kitchen sits below it). Photo by Dwight.
Home at last. Kyra greets Kirk when we picked him up after 10 days at Rover Retreat (where he made good friends with a yellow lab).
