I am Thankful for these people

From santa cruz 11

I've been hoggin' this baby everytime I see her.  Her Mama finally got to hold her for a few minutes for a photo op. 
I didn't realize until after I downloaded the picture, that Shasta was still VERY interested in Alexis!
Since we'll be on the road again, I'm hoping that this little girl will feel the connection we made early on.  We're buying all the kids webcams for Christmas so we can Skype.  I won't be happy pushing my face all over the camera, but I want her to know who I am when I see her next!
Oh!  I realize that I'm the only one in a sweatshirt in the picture.  Remember that I've lived in AZ for seven years.  Blood has thinned! Central CA is cold to me now! 
Heading southeast tomorrow to visit with Hubby's daughter and kids for a few days.  One more stop after that, then on to San Diego for a reunion with my daughter and little baby boy, Brycie!