Our family has traveled to Albuquerque, NM this week to spend 2 weeks touring these southwestern states. We plan to travel to Four Corners, Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, and other more local things. Today we spent a few hours in Santa Fe and otherwise we are just 'chill-laxing" at the house.
One glimpse of our panoramic view from the patio that surrounds the house.
When the kids take my camera.......
Even McDonald's acclimates.
The oldest house in the USA! I asked them to pose and they did.
Bricks made to reconstruct old buildings are drying in the sun.
Jumping Josiah! or Josiah the Jumper!
Santa Fe Railroad
Dave's always talking and keeps the attention of the kids. I'm always a few steps behind taking pictures.
The old capitol building. They've built a new one nearby.
Peppers or garlic, anyone?
Sidewalk sales.
This was our lunch. We packed pasta salad that i made last evening and then today we bought bread at a bakery. A perfect little pair.
Oh, the treats we didn't buy!
This was parked curbside. Dave says the trouble with this contraption for your touring services is one never knows if you're still 'in business' or broken down!
Shoulda seen his face.......dear ole chap.
The teenagers got super bored while Dave and I were utterly and hopelessly smitten in the aisles of REI. Dave was having me fitted for a backpack. The helpful salesman wondered if I am looking to day-hike or over-night hike. I said "i'm looking for a motel". But i held still long enough for my husband to swoon over what i'd look like if i were to eventually fall in love with sleeping along the trail. He has big dreams.
We finally came out of the store with trail sandals for Dave and a skirt for me. He thinks i have a lot to learn about hiking.
Back at home.....i've spent 2 late nights out here and 1 early morning. The air is SO gorgeous here. A warm breeze that lacks in humidity and not one.single.bug!!!
This picture was taken for the sky. Oh, how i love the western skies!!!
Josiah checks out the water fall on the patio.
The kiddos are having a swell time exploring this place!So long for now.
hi to you all. so you're in nm. was feeling sleepless due to inscect bites (of some kind) itching and decided to check your blog. didn't see it for over a yr. have a good trip, it looks like so much fun. you guys sure are getting the west checked out. love the pictures. louella
ReplyDeletegorgous pics and a nice update Mom
ReplyDeleteYeah for western skies and whatever is in the air out there that makes you post. :) I love the oldest house, drying bricks, and colorful sidewalk sale!! Have a most-wonderful time!
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