More "Christmas Island" than "White Christmas"

We had a great time in Arizona hanging out with friends and family during Christmas break. Stetson was a very busy boy during the month we were there. He took care of his Grami, who had knee replacement surgery right after we arrived.
He spent lots of time around his Robles cousins and was ready to be adopted by my sister. Who can blame him? Four (soon to be five!) awesome little boys under one roof!
He also helped me babysit this Santa cutie one morning. Stetson called him "Baby Ho-ho-ho."
He helped clean up by lassoing the Christmas tree after the festivities were over.
And he spent tons of time outside, sometimes without a shirt or shoes! I love winter in AZ. And yes, that is dirt caked on his face. Stetson decided to lie down face first in a very little muddy puddle.
We didn't take nearly enough pictures while we were there, but a great time was had by all.

Cowboy Catch-up

Before we can tell you about all the fun adventures we've been having lately, we have to post these pictures of Stetson's favorite Christmas break activity. Thanks to Grami and Papa for setting up the horseback riding. He was in cowboy heaven!
The weather was perfect -- 70 degrees and sunny -- and I've never seen Stetson so happy. We were amazed that he wasn't afraid at all! He was ready to ride that horse off into the sunset. Unfortunately, the horse didn't make it on the plane to Ohio. Anyone know where I can sign my child up for horseback riding lessons in Cleveland?

Go Gators!!

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