According to the Rangers, this is the busiest time of the year at the Guadalupe Mountains.
Cate sat on a stone bench...that fell. Luckily the Ranger was close by, and came to her rescue.
We stopped to rest along the way, had a picnic lunch at the Pratt House, and enjoyed learning the history of the area along the way.
This was Cate's favorite tree, with green leaves with beautiful red berries. Many trees had leaves that had turned yellow orange and red.
We found some great trees to climb!
We started the next day early, heading to the Guadalupe Mountains, just east of El Paso. We hiked into McKittrick Canyon, known for its beautiful fall colors.
They also enjoyed the go-cart races.
The hamster run was a new ride.
First stop...the pumpkin ride. We found a field of pumpkins, and picked our favorites to bring home.
We finally made it to the Maize Maze before it closed.
Rosie joined Cate...dressed as a bee!
The next day, Cate changed into her beekeeper outfit. Her friend, Siri, joined her at the Chihuahuan Desert Park for storytelling, crafts, and games.
Halloween festivities started with the Mesilla Park Community Church Fall Festival. Cate dressed as a bumblebee, while Caroline was Cleopatra.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Chef Cate, fixing treats for the family!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Back to school. Cate started in style with her new reading glasses!
We drove by mom's old home, visited the campus, saw Pop's old office, and shopped at Judge Keller's store.
Before heading home, we went to Clemson, South Carolina, where mom grew up.
We were joined by Nana and Pop's close friends, Farrell and Ann Brown (our old neighbors) and Bob and Susan Brown. It was a fun evening.
We had a girls day, then dressed up for a special celebration - Nana and Pop's 50th wedding anniversary (about 2 months early!)
The next morning, we were up early, for family pictures at the waterfront.
It was a great day to play at the beach!
Mom, Dad, Caroline and Barrow met Cate in Charleston after her trip.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Before heading home, she also played at Hollywood Studios. Within minutes of getting in the car for the ride home...she was fast asleep!
She spent a day at Epcot Center.
Cate loved the rides, and was able to convince Nana to ride a few of the rides with her!
Of course, her favorite characters, were Chip and Dale.
Cate enjoyed meeting the characters at the park.
Cate started slow each morning, and seemed to pick up speed as the day progressed.
Nana came to NM during fall break. She took Cate back to SC with her...and they headed to Disney World!
and always braided Klicker's tail at the end of her lesson.
She picked up horseback riding skills quickly...
Cate really enjoyed her lessons with Klicker.
Cate also made sure to spend time with Poco Loco.
