Red River, New Mexico

Several weeks ago I planned a little retreat in the mountains so we could be TOGETHER—

partly to just be a family, partly get Ben’s mind off school & celebrate the completion of the first 6-weeks.

Kaden on the 4 ½ hour drive.

As we approached Cimarron Canyon, I knew that Ben wouldn't be able to resist jumping out and fly fishing for several hours.  In years past I would stick around the area and go on a hike for a couple hours, but there was no way that was going to happen with Kaden this time (maybe in a few years). 

Fly fishing bliss

We ended up dropping Ben off for about 5 hours and driving the remaining 20 miles to our cabin in Red River. I snapped a few pictures out the window as we drive from Eagle's Nest to Red River.  Sadly, this doesn't even come close to what it looked like in person. 

Right before we got married, Shanny gave me a few pictures of Ben proudly holding up his catch alongside his dad and grandpa (a.k.a. Dado) somewhere near this spot when he was only 7 years old; he has been coming to Cimarron Canyon to fish for close to 30 years! 

"Please, can I have just 30 more minutes?" 

Kaden & I entertained ourselves while Ben tried out a midge (some type of fly) and fished for another 45 minutes or so.   Kaden entertained himself on this fallen log for a LONG time. 

LOVES playing outside!

Kaden & mommy

13 months old