For the fans of Romee and Benji, here are a few photos of our time together for Thanksgiving in Santa Fe, and photos of our Christmas in Truckee. Barrett’s dad joined us for both occasions.
Romee is all dressed up, ready to go out on the town.
Barrett, Danni, and the grandkids came to Santa Fe for Thanksgiving.
We had so much fun!
Romee is “reading” my Healthy House book.
“Coloring together is fun. You don’t have to keep the colors inside the lines.”
Tom, Barrett’s father, drove up from Silver City area to join us for our Thanksgiving gathering.
One of Tom’s dogs joined us on the couch.
Before I arrived in Truckee for the Christmas gathering, the family met with Santa Klaus, including Danni’s mother, father, and sister, Nicole.
Another gathering of the local children to be with Santa Klaus.
Romee is quite a character.
It looks like Benji and Romee might end up becoming doctors.
Romee is using her stethoscope to check Benji’s heart.
Romee likes trying just about everything.
And she especially likes learning how to ski, even though she’s only two-and-one-half years old.
Benji is 15 months old and not quite ready to try out skiing, like his big sister, but he loves the outdoors.
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On a different note, if you ever get a chance to read my third memoir in the trilogy, “From Doctor to Healer,” I would love to get your feedback–or even a book review if you feel like it.
I send you all my heartfelt wishes for a happy new year—it spite of all the traumatic events in our world.
Thanksgiving AND Christmas surrounded by such vibrant blessings. “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
I love hearing from you, Jane. I think of you often and pray that you are doing well. Love and hugs, Erica
Thank you for sharing these pictures. I’ve never seen you look so happy!! Such beautiful children. It brought me joy to see them. Love always. I miss you. Willa
Thanks so much for your kind words, Willa. I miss you and think of your often. Much love always, Erica
Thank you so much for the lovely photos—what a beautiful family. Your happiness is visible!
Thank you so much, Margo!! Love, Erica
Beautiful pictures…thanks for sharing
thank you, dear Linda!
Hello Erica,
Your grandkids are beautiful and precious. I really enjoy seeing you in some of the photos also. Wishing the greatest of health and happiness to the whole family,
Carol
Thanks so much for your good wishes, Carol. Much love to you and Cliff, Erica
How joyful, the time with your grandchildren! Thank you for sharing the photos, dear Erica. At the Moment, I am in the Amazon jungle with three of my grandchildren, pretty much the same age as yours. A true blessingđź’•
I have been following your blog posts and see what a wonderful time you’re having with your family. Yes indeed, the grandchildren bring so much joy!! Sending you much love, Erica
Oh, how sweet and cute they are! Thanks for sharing these wonderful holiday memories!! ❤️
Thank you, Kate!
Hi Erica, thank you for sharing your beautiful family.
Thank you, dear Heidi. You know the joy of being a grandmother.
Thank you for sharing the photos of the Adorables. Each photo was its own delight. I never think Romee and Benji can possibly get any cuter than they are—and I’m always wrong.
Love to you and yours,
Janet
Your message put a smile on my face. Thinking of you fondly. Love, Erica
These pictures are a treasure. What wonderful grandchildren you have and are enjoying. They could be advertisements for “Health and Joy.” Life’s surprises, a big family you now have to be with. Sending you lots of love. (I’m heading back to Colorado to live almost walking distance from my daughter and her family in two weeks!)
Carol.
You know the joy of being a grandparent. I think it’s great that you’re moving back to Colorado to be with your daughter and her family. Love and hugs, Erica
What beautiful grandchildren! And such joyful photos!! Thank you for sharing. Miss you! Sending love xo
I miss you too, Shannon. I always think of you fondly. Much love, E
Beautiful children and families. Thank you for sharing. So very happy for you, Erica.
Thank you so much, Karen!! You know well the joy of being a grandparent! Love and hugs, E
And another generation starting early reading your book “A Healthy House”. What a legacy on so many levels Erica. It is rich to see the threads of your life woven through these beautiful family photos! Much love to you all!!
Haha! Yes, reading “A Healthy House” book. Thanks so much for your comment, Micaela!! ♥️
I could not imagine more beautiful grandchildren. It is heartwarming, having known you for some years, to see them in your house. I especially like the photo of Romee checking Benji’s heart in your office, with the look of quiet concern on her face.
Seeing her posing with skis — what she inherited from you is undeniable!
~Much love~
I love your comment, Lauren. I miss you and think of you fondly. Love and hugs, Erica
Oh my gosh!!! Waking up to you and your adorable family is so awesome Erica!!
Thank you for sharing each photo with us, a real treasure indeed!!!
We love you,
Diane and Erik
I love you too, Di and Erik. As grandparents, you know this kind of joy!!
I Love the pictures.
Thank you, Lynn.
what beautiful grandchildren Erica! Benji looks so much like Barrett when I first met him at age 1!
I know. It’s like they’re twins!!
Adorable grandbabies! I am so happy to see how much joy they bring to you! These photos make me smile! XX
Aw! Thank you, Dorothy!❤️