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A Not-So-Laborious Weekend

2009 September 9

Did you guys have a great Labor Day weekend??  My hubby and I got to sneak away for four days to Ruidoso, New Mexico – and even though I’m playing catch up like crazy today, the relaxing weekend made the craziness totally worth it!

Every year, we spend Labor Day weekend in Ruidoso with Jason’s family at their cozy house right on the bend of the river – I can’t tell you how awesome it is to sit on their huge front porch, listening to the water and catching glimpses of deer strolling by:

ruidoso - deer

The hummingbirds and gorgeous flowers aren’t too shabby, either:

ruidoso - hummingbird ruidoso - flowers

One day, we moseyed over to the Inn of the Mountain Gods for a little paddle-boat action – it was a beautiful and fun way to spend the morning!

ruidoso - peddle boat - inn of the mountain gods

And you really just can’t beat the view:

ruidoso - inn of the mountain gods

When we weren’t relaxing or stuffing our faces, you could find us at the race track.  Watching horse racing has always been a huge way that Jason and his grandfather bond, and Jason’s grandfather even had a horse racing on Saturday!  We didn’t get to take a trip to the winner’s circle this time, but a second place finish isn’t too bad!

ruidoso - race track - post parade

All the fans in the crowd were super excited because this year’s Kentucky Derby winner, Mine That Bird, lead the post parade for the All-American Futurity, the big million dollar race of the weekend.  Good stuff!

ruidoso - race track - finish line

So that was my weekend!  How was yours?

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  1. September 9, 2009

    Great weekend photos!! My Husband and 5 other couples celebrated Labor Day at a Sunset Picnic overlooking the ocean in Laguna Beach, CA. It was spectacular!!

  2. Meredith permalink
    September 9, 2009

    What a terrific weekend! Looks like so much fun!

  3. September 9, 2009

    Gosh, that looks like a relaxing weekend! We were painting, replacing window screens, and scrubbing the shower tile. You win!

    I like what you’re doing wiht the blog – I made my way over here from Young House Love and have been lurking for a bit. You’ve done amazing things to your house!

  4. Liz permalink*
    September 9, 2009

    Jessica,

    You just made me smile, thanks! And I’m now officially obsessed with your blog. :)

    ~ Liz

  5. September 9, 2009

    Sounds like you had a wonderful time! My long weekend wasn’t too exciting, but it was pretty hectic: went wedding dress shopping for my sister, went to a wedding of a good friend, bought a sofa, and watched A LOT of tennis.

    PS – Love the pedicure! ;)

  6. September 10, 2009

    Hi there! I’ve been hopping around your blog, I’m impressed with everything you’ve done! Nice work!

  7. September 10, 2009

    We spent some time at the beach with my parents and then came home and ate enchiladas non-stop for two days. :-)

    Sounds like you guys had fun. I love anything that involves horses – how cool that the Derby winner was there! Neat-o!

  8. September 10, 2009

    I spent the weekend painting the walls of my ski condo…not as much fun as yours!

  9. Liz permalink*
    September 10, 2009

    Averill,

    I’ve discovered that life is much better with hot pink toenails. :)

    Lindsey,

    Thanks, it’s been a lot of fun! Guys, if you’re itching for a slew of great before and afters be sure to swing by Lindsey’s blog!

    Christy,

    Mmmm, enchiladas – I’m so jealous!

    Jennifer Juniper,

    Ski condo?!? Are you kidding, that sounds like a FABULOUS weekend!! :)

    ~ Liz

  10. Samantha permalink
    September 10, 2009

    Terrific pictures. I can’t believe you saw deer in the yard!

  11. September 11, 2009

    Wow, you had an incredible weekend. That view can’t be beat!

    We ripped carpet out of the living room of our house. That’s fun too – in a “We’re glad that’s finally out” type of way! At least we made use of the extra day off!

  12. Liz permalink*
    September 11, 2009

    Erin,

    Ooh, that’s an excellent weekend!! What are you putting down in place of the carpet in the living room? How fun, I’m sure it’s going to look great! :)

    ~ Liz

  13. September 11, 2009

    Hi! It’s so nice seeing Ruidoso! We used to live in Roswell. We lived there for 10 years and enjoyed so much driving up the mountain.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

  14. Liz permalink*
    September 12, 2009

    Shelia,

    How lucky to have lived near such a beautiful spot!! We fly in and out of Roswell now that American Airlines has opened up flights and my husband’s cousins went to NMMI, so we’ve gotten to see a bit of Roswell over the years. Can’t wait til next year! :)

    ~ Liz

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