NJ Meets NM!

Last week our friend Joy and her 8 year old twins Benny and Gianna flew out to NM for the first time. They were excellent sports considering we don't have a guest room and were happy to sleep in whatever little nook that we could find for them. We wasted no time showing them what New Mexico is all about, which meant that we all slept very well each night. Our first stop was the Route 66 Diner, followed by a trip into Old Town where we stocked up on all things Native American and desert scenes!

We could not let them come all the way to New Mexico without a trip to the Santa Fe Plaza, the Saint Francis Cathedral (complete with authentic southwestern wedding and mariachi band), and our newest (and greatest) tourist attraction Meow Wolf. It was hot, hot, hot but we didn't stop!

No trip would be complete without a visit to our favorite fire station to see our favorite fire fighter! The kids had a blast learning about the trucks, equipment, trying on the gear and even watching the jaws of life create a "taco quarter" for each of them as a souvenir.

We took them to an indoor trampoline park, down route 66, ate at Frontier Restaurant, and spent a TJIF at the country club pool. The fun didn't stop!

Our last day before saying goodbye we spent at Cliff's Amusement Park riding rides and playing in the water park. We made the most of every moment and were able to squeeze in more fun in a week than my kids have in half a year! It was a fantastic trip!

The New Jersey / New Mexico Gang!