A Tiny Trip

This past weekend, we loaded up the boys and headed for a quick trip to SA. We had originally planned to go to Galveston this weekend to see my Granny, and visit our good ol' favorite places. Thanks to Hurricane Ike, those plans changed. (Side note - to see first-hand how the storm has affected a family living in Galveston, visit this blog - http://texasbug.blogspot.com/. She is a friend of my friend Heidi.) Luckily, Granny was safe and sound at my parents during the storm, she got to meet L, and return to her home that sustained little or no damage. Amazing since the eye went right over her neighborhood.

Back to our weekend - we took the boys to SeaWorld on Friday, and then to downtown SA on Saturday. Of course, J LOVES SeaWorld and had a blast. Especially since he was with his cousins and they pretty much dote on him.

One of J's favorite parts of the day - eating Shamu shaped ice cream with Daddy!

L's first trip to SeaWorld. I think he watched a couple of seconds of some of the shows, but basically, just enjoyed being outside. He looked around all day!

J and Cousin C fed and petted the dolphins. Doesn't he look cool?

L was a little apprehensive about the dolphins. I think because the dolphin kept looking at L like he was dinner!

Saturday - all of the kids first visit to the Alamo! Growing up in this area, I probably visited this site at LEAST a dozen times as a child. Not until I was older did I really understand how amazing this historical site is, as are all of the missions in SA. I hope that our boys have the same love of history that their Daddy and I have. And their Grammy, who is a proud member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution - they have contributed funds to the current restoration project at the Alamo by the way.)

After the Alamo, we were off to the Riverwalk and the Rainforest Cafe. Here, J found a new friend - a "pet" rubber snake. Just don't put it in my bed thank you!

The kids on the Riverwalk. It was the perfect day to be outside. We could have just sat on the benches by the river and people watched all day - o.k., the adults could have done that. The kids were ready to go to the children's museum!