Misconception

When you mention New Mexico, most people think desert.  I've been asked several times why we would move here.  In fact I had a friend tell me once that she landed in New Mexico to visit some friends and said that the whole state appeared to be under construction. We have found New Mexico to be a really beautiful place.  We have gorgeous mountains to the East, three volcanoes to explore to the West, and tons of open space.  This weekend we took advantage of the landscape and headed North with the Trapnell cousins and our friends Nate and Erin.  We had so much fun!  The drive up was amazing.  We saw lots of desert, plateaus, and great rock formations.  It reminded me of Southern Utah.  Then we turned onto a dirt road and headed up into the mountains.  We had a great weekend with family and friends and are really excited to head up again soon.

These two are great friends.  They play so well together and had a blast camping & exploring together.

Can you tell Dallin loves camping?

It was Russ' birthday and Julie made a great cake!  Dallin loved it and after he finished said, "Julie, you are invited to my birthday party!"  Ever since we came home Dallin has been telling us that for his birthday he wants to camp in the same exact place for 5 days with the cousins.  He had so much fun and talks about it constantly.

Julie is amazing!  She has a 6, 5, 3, and 1 year old in addition to being 8 months pregnant and camping.  I got out of my tent to check on the rain situation and found Julie reading under the canopy.  She had put the kids to bed and was enjoying the evening.  I have a lot to learn from her!  I'm so thankful to be living close again.  Now we just have to work on Amanda & James!!  Come on guys...New Mexico is the best!!