cinco de mayo in new mexico

well, kind of.

i really do love the culture of new mexico. we spent some time in santa fe and alburqueque.  it was crazy to think that not long ago, there were real cowboys and indians riding through the cobble streets!

i love all the textures, colors and looks!

i loved how the native american's lined the streets with such lovely items!

yes, i even loved this crazy pink car...that literally seemed to follow us at every turn. 

oh new mexico, you'll always have a special place in my heart.

New Mexico

i believe i could have lived the rest of my life in New Mexico

i love all the bright colors, turquoise and well, maybe, not all the skulls.  they were slightly pretty anyway. 

baby girl and i decided to take a quick trip to visit our bestie annie.  i've known annie since we were in first grade.  it's amazing how we've kept in touch through the years!

we visited Old Town Alburquerque. there were churches, live bands, tons of shops

 

crazy masks

artists who carve sculptures. he also asked if we wanted a picture with it.  so we did.  i love how he took a picture with half of it being concrete.

and one of my favorite things!  STONES!  turquoise, amber, coral...all things lovely.  we looked at every one.  i love turquoise and all the natural stones.  plus it makes it even better when they are made by someone.