New XL In Phoenix

Beli

Miss ya guys...just got back from a nice family holiday.....

Uncle Paul & Aunt Socorrito just got a new XL :woohoo:


It was put in a nice area on the terrace


Valeria couldn't believe its size...


Started filling it up really soon....
Socorrito's very own Grilled shrimp with orégano


Beef Tenderloin......


T'Rexed Rib eyes......


Pizza .........


And Cristina's special Pear and Ginger turnover Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream & Cherries...




The judges Valeria, Gaby & Olivia were specially tough & selective with their vote


Patiently waiting for lunch...& drinking...& waiting & drinking...patience is a virtue isn't it?? :laugh: :laugh:


A nice night reflection of the Indian Laurel


Happy new year's celebration...& Beli half asleep after a boozy...afternoon & Nap :blink:

Fidel

So nice to hear from you. Wonderful photos once again.

Thanks for the update.

AZRP

Looks like you had a great trip, how was San Carlos? -RP

Beli

Hey Fidel...got the Arturo Fuente's cigars for my father in law......they were great!!! TKS

vidalia1

Great looking family & great pics....will you share the pear & ginger cake recipe?

Happy New Year to you & your family...

Beli

Really good.....the weather held up beautifully, and San Carlos continues to be nice & secluded..here are some photos





The Sea Bass in Mango Sauce at Los Arbolito's was a memorable meal..

Beli

Of course Kim.....will ask my Sister in law for it and post it here....will let you know...

Bordello

Nice looking Egg,food,yard and family. What part of Phoenix are they in??? Just in general.

Nice pictures, what camera are you using?

Thanks,
Bordello

YB

Great pictures Beli and glad you had a good trip.I love the tree in the 3rd photo.
Larry

AZRP

My favorite there is breakfast at Rosa's. I used to go windsurfing down there off the catch 22 beach. -RP

Big'un

BELI!!!MAN, I AM GLAD YOU ARE BACK!!! This forum didn't seem the same without you! I have to go but we'll catch up later. You just made my day. Welcome home, my friend!

Beli

The area is Paradise Valley..... I've got the new Nikon P80, and strongly recommend it...if you don't mind carrying a non compact camera...

Beli

Larry
That is an Indian Laurel..planted there in 1968 I believe, the multi-trunk growth is a great focal point in the garden

YB

I love the shape of the trunk.My wife has the p80 also and for a small camera it makes great pictures.
Larry

Cpt'n Cook

Nice family Beli, welcome back.

EgginDawg

we missed you for a long, long time Amigo! Like always your photos are fantastic. Keep them coming.

Ross in Ventura

I missed you and your pictures on the forum Beli, it looks like you had a great time with yur family.I learned to Scuba Dive in San Carlos 1990, glade you returned safely.
Ross
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Beli

Hoooola Todd....glad to be back alive & kicking...... :laugh: and to find all of you guys well!!!!...hope you had a great family X'mas & my best wishes to you my friend for the new year....

Beli

TKS Capt'n....reporting for duty..

Beli

Hey Teddy sure glad to be back..will post more photos gradually...All the best to you for the new year...

Beli

Hey Ross.......Isn't San Carlos a beauty??......I fantasize of retiring there some day....didn't know you were a fellow scuba diver.....love the sport...got certified in 1995 in Cozumel...and get underwater anytime I can.....how was your x'mas cook??? did you do the meatballs??

Ross in Ventura

Beli,
I do not Dive any more, Too cold in the pacific around here any way. I did not cook the meat balls X'mas day we had to much food but I did cook the Pepper and Garlic Salt Prime Rib. Recipe is posted. This is one you should try!
Ross

Lawn Ranger

You sure know how to have a good time! Looks like everyone did. I'm partial to the tree pic, also.

Welcome home!

Mike

Jeffersonian

Excellent photo essay, Beli, and a delightful family to boot. Welcome back, BTW.

stike

great great great.

welcome back. and happy new year

you really are living the good life my friend.
congrats!
J

Beli

TKS Mike.......You would have loved the desert gardens.......got lots of photos from the Desert Botanical garden and Chihuly's Glass sculptures......will post them tomorrow......

Beli

Gracias mi amigo.....sometimes they can be quite a handfull :laugh:

Beli

A very happy new year to you mi amigo, I could get away that long only because my uncle had just bought the egg.. :P

lowercasebill

Very glad to see you back and happy new year to you and those you love. It appears that you are an international egger and eat well no matter which country you are in. All my best for a safe happy and healthy new year.

bill

Car Wash Mike

Good to see you back. That pear cake looks awesome.

Mike

TXTriker

Beli, you have been missed and its good to see you passing on your talents to those younger than you.

What is that tree at your aunt and uncles?

GO HORNS