New Mexico Vacation

ok so as you already know a few weeks ago we went to Ruidoso New Mexico for a MUCH needed vacay. Just let me say....if you love the outdoors, cool weather and peace and quiet (which BTW I do) this is the place to go. We had a fab cabin, great friends and did I mention the weather. Now I wont go into detail what we did each night (and day) but we did a little bit of shopping, went to the casino, went to the horse races (in the rain) AND had a lot of great food & fellowship.Jabins best friend Brad from Houston and his friend Lori met us there on Friday and we all had a blast. Daley was such a trooper the entire time. I was fearing the car ride but the get-me-outta-this-damn-seat screaming only occured the last 45min of an 8 hour trip. She slept great at night while we were there but for some reason really fought off taking a nap. But considering the change in elevation AND schedule I would say she did really well. So without futher a do!!!! I present to you: The Smythe Family Vacation. Disclaimer: I didnt take a whole lot of pics.....I was too busy being lazy but Lori did get some good ones and once she emails them to me I will update this post.

The view from our balcony after a rainstorm!

Another gorgeous view! I got this on our morning walk :)

Seriously?!?! Does it get any more serene than this?

Daley on the patio of a cool little cafe/coffeehouse where we ate lunch.I love this pic. Morning #2 after a much needed night of rest :)
On our walk....bright and early.

a stop along the way :)

We spent most of our time on this balcony.

A day of shopping :)

Did I mention how cute this little town was?

Giving Daddy kisses!!!

Relaxing afternoon

We had so much fun and have talked about how we cant wait to go back!!!! I know Daley wont remember but we will always have great memories of our first family vacation :)