August 12

Had to leave Vermejo today and drove to Ruidoso. It just got prettier and cooler all the way in. We arrived around 1:30 and the workers were busy on the roof and siding. It started raining and smelled so good. We were very happy to be back home in Ruidoso. Mike the contractor came by and we visited about all the work and everything is going good. We went by to see Jeff Barlean the cabinet guy to finalize the upstairs bathroom and headed to Elena's for mexican food, we couldn't miss a meal and Elena's is the best. The end of a great
vacation. I don't know how it could have been any better. I loved every minute of it and will never forget this wonderful experience. We both know we are so blessed and are eternally grateful. We have a wonderful life and a beautiful country to live in. God is good.