Leaving Palm Springs

The Herberts "rocked" Palm Desert. Mom Dad and Bill are on a long drive home to SF. They left very early to beat LA traffic. 

I fly through Salt Lake City and not ORD thank goodness. I have a shot at making it home by midnight NYC time. :)

We wish you all were here but know you are by mountains of your own!

Happy New Year from California.

Kate

On the town

We found a great local Mexican Restaurant with excellent Mariachi music and good food.

We could not hear each other speak during the sets but we sang and clapped along.

Dad really loved the music. 

Jody was on board as an honorary Herbert.

Herberts @ The Serenata Grill

1972

Bill was pretty new. He looks like he is trying to escape.

I had great bangs. 

Kate

Christmas in the Desert

Christmas Day began with breakfast at the hotel and hurrying back for a heartfelt visit by phone with Chennai. We loved hearing all about Santa's very early morning visit! The we went to church (our third Mass in as many days) and heard a stirring homily by one of the best pastors ever. He spoke of darkness, fears, and the light of the world. 

Back at the hotel we opened our gifts amidst a lot of ohhhing and ahhhing. Thanks to a friend, we got a good tip on the best French restaurant in Palm Desert...and we were there for dinner. Tres magnifique!! A wonderful menu, great wine, incredible desserts. All in all it was a beautiful celebration.  

Thanks Choo

Christmas Morning

Christmas in Palm Springs

Bill was happy and over-sugared with his gifts in the morning.

Ooooh! You shouldn't have....

Dad reads a note to our sponsor from Kate.

Dad looked distinguished in his new robe from Kate.

Mom gave Kate the Canary Diamond of India. She Looooves it!

Jenifer Bennett and Cynthia Rowley will approve. :)

Herberts in Santa Hats

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A very Holy picture of Mom

DoubleClick Holiday Party Pics

Thanksgiving

My cookies from Chelsea Market were a hit. I think Jack and Namy would approve. :)

I am thankful for all of you. I look forward to seeing you at Christmas.

Love,

Kate

iMovie

Lisa Eve and I are working on trying to edit all those video clips from India into an iMovie. We have a ways to go.

May take a class at the Apple store on Sunday. There are so many options.

Once I get good at this watch out!

Kate

The House that Jack Built

This is the house that Jack built. It's a bright red house with a door and windows -- plus a roof for animals. It is just one of his many art projects Jack has been doing at school and bringing home. Last week it was an elephant, a horse and cart, and a bear mask with moving eyes. (His mom says she will hold an art exhibit of his works soon.) Not only is he having fun with art, he is also learning to write his numbers and letters.

Seattle Visit - Matt and Mica's Wedding

Kate Gina Mica and Matt


Note the Indian Pashmina


Rachel Carrigan and Andrew who we can visit in Cape Town



A good time was had by all.

Highlights of our trip from Lisa Kelly

The Girlfriend

Who else but Julie! She loves traveling, staying in charming French hotels, dining in outdoor restaurants, running on the lawn, visiting Nana, playing with Jack, snuggling in bed with Namy, and just hanging out with the family.

Images of India

Choo at our great hotel in Pondicherry

Selling Flowers outside a Temple in Pondy

Jack and the Temple Elephant

Mom

Lisa Kelly got a real kick out of her Elephant interaction

Bonk

Fright Night at the Atrium

Namy (minus her Batwoman mask and holding an enormous bag) and some friends spooked the Atrium on Halloween. The word got out that I was giving away packages of M&Ms as treats and my doorbell was busy. Although it is making inroads in India, Halloween is still not a big celebration here.

Visiting Rights

Namy and Jack visited Mr. Lucky and his new family who live at the Atrium. The Orams and their children, Jack and Ellen, are delighted with Lucky. The children have even made him his own condo with a big cardboard box, painted and furnished with strings and other playthings. He may not be the most beautiful cat in Chennai but he is, indeed, a lucky one.

Namaste Welcome to Chennai

Kate and some Lisas arrive in Chennai

Proper Indian Swimming Attire

Too much sugar!

More from India

Lisa Eve monkeys around

The Classic Mosque shot

Kate and some Lisa's at the Taj

Lisa Kelly, Kate and Lisa Eve

Lisa Kelly makes friends with some locals on Elephanta Island

Highlights of Cosmic Chaos

We arrived to be greeted by the Gates of India in Mumbai

We toured Elephanta Island

Lisa Eve tried on the local garb

Katie Holmes shielded herself from fumes and paparazzi

A charming gentleman