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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

My Parents' New Mexico Home

I figured I would lighten the mood a bit. 

If you can believe it...I have not posted all I have to post on our New Mexico trip!  Crazy, crazy.  But, I am just about finished.  Maybe one or two more posts and that's it.  I hope you enjoy looking through all of my photos as much as I loved living it all.  And now re-living it all.

And if not...take a hike! 

I mean, go for a walk, but, then come back, okay? 

Carrizozo, New Mexico is where they stay.  Home away from home, I shall say.   


And now I will quit trying to rhyme....it was fun while it lasted, but it should probably be a crime.  Yeah.

Carrizozo is a cool, laid back, very small town...with quirky buildings and such.



We tried a couple times over to have some ice cream at the local ice cream parlor...like the old timey ones...at Mr. Roy's.  But, Mr. Roy opens when he wants to and well, we just never caught up with him.  Bummer.  But, that's his store.  I soooooo wanted to see the goodies inside that I have heard SO much about.  Next time.  I will get him next time.


These cute lil guys greeted me my first morning there.  Just walking along...grazing up my parents road...


It is truly gorgeous there.  I understand why New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment.  Because it is.  Very enchanting.  I was in awe.  I love being in awe.


From dawn until dusk...there is always a site to behold.  And so uniquely perfect.


This is the view from my parents backyard.  Not too shabby, eh?


And if you gaze to your right...you would see this.


This wee one was just happy the town had a playground. 


As was I....she needed to exhale some of that built up energy.  This was a good way to make her completely....

{how cute is that bench?!}

She got her first up close and personal meeting with a tumble weed.  I am pretty sure she said, "What the?" before I snapped that pic.  Yeah, I have to own that one. 


{please excuse the boogies!}

Carrizozo is "famous" {ha!} for their awesome painted donkey's.  Actually, it may be all of NM, but whatevs.  They were cute.  And this one Layla named London.  That was her pet donkey while we were there.


And while the trip proved to be lovely, and beautiful, and full of awe inspiring views...



...nothing beats moments like these!

{Layla and PoPo}

{Layla and MiMi}

7 comments:

Farmgirl Paints said...

uh yours are breathtakingly gorgeous too! wow...new mexico:)

Wida said...

New Mexico is an excellent state. I've been there a few times. Beautiful photos!

Wida
Missing Amsie Blog

Jocelyn said...

It looks like you guys had a great time. Your pics are amazing!!!!

Melissa said...

Wow. Such a great view! Not too shabby indeed.

georgia ~ gi gi said...

Hey Meli Girl :)
Oh, I really want to go there, looks so beautiful!!!! Swing by and pick me up next time would ya :)
I love all the bright colors and that blue donkey is so cute esp. with that lil Red Curlz sitting on him!
My neighbor growing up had a donkey in his yard. I LOVED it, took many of travels on it, he he!
Hope you are having a great day. lots of love

gi gi

Kayla said...

You take some awesome pictures! And Layla looks so perfectly happy. The views from your parents place are breathtaking...I'm glad you got to spend some time with them.

Tiffany said...

Take me, take me!!! What a beautiful place. I have never been there. Thanks for sharing your awesome photos!!

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