My neighbors built a fire in a pit and are sitting out in the evening air. There's no wind & it's 40°F but feels much warmer. Hard to believe it's Jan 5.

Bird

My friends Cindy & Libby got me this carved Quetzal bird for Christmas. The Quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala. They have an extremely long tail.

 Trivia Fact: The monetary unit of Guatemala is the Quetzal too.

Terra Cotta

A church I found in the Municipal Market in Antigua, Guatemala.

Cold & Warm

The weather has take a turn for the cold. There were flurries this morning and slick roads. I think winter is really here. It is already 18 F and still dropping, (down to single digits tonight) with a wind chill near 0 F. Just the right time for a bowl of hot soup and a warm sandwich.

Family

Happy New Year!

Today I'm borrowing a photo taken this weekend at my cousin Rick's wedding. This is most of the Wyse clan that attended. All the living Aunts & Uncles and 17 of the the 24 first cousins were there. What a great way to kick off 2012.