Ruidoso: Paddle Boats, Petting Zoos, and Playgrounds

While we were in Ruidoso we visited the Inn of the Mountain Gods and rented a paddle boat for the morning. It was beautiful and Presley enjoyed "looking at all da wader."

On our way to Ruidoso we stopped in Roswell, New Mexico. Oh what fun it was! We had two choices: visit the Alien Museum or the Kid's Zoo. We chose the Kid's Zoo. It was extremely hot so the train wasn't working and the carousel wasn't making it's rounds. All of the animals were in their cages except the annoying peacock that insisted on flying around everywhere and chirping every 10 seconds. BUT, the animals were still very friendly and in desperate need of some attention. ;( Poor things....it wasn't the worst of times, but it definitely wasn't the best of times either for these little guys.

This was Joey's favorite little guy, of course!

Excuse me mam, I think you dropped something!

We spent some time at a park or two while we were in Ruidoso. Presley loves the park and we haven't been to one since our time in Colorado because it's been way too hot down here in Texas to do much of anything outside.....except swim ;o) and even then- you are still pushing your luck.