We had a great time over Thanksgiving week in
Stockdale, TX - just outside of San Antonio. We stayed with hubby's sister and family. After attending the memorial service in Amarillo, we drove 10 hours to
Stockdale. We made a brief stop in
Tulia to have lunch with my sister, niece and Nanny and Papa Papa. I would have loved to spend more time with them but I will just have to make another trip down there soon! The kids really did great on the drive there and back home! I was amazed at how cooperative they were - I guess snacks and movies are an amazing thing in the car! We got in late Sunday night.
On Monday, we spent the day resting from the drive and just hanging out. The kids spent a lot of time outside playing in the dirt and on the play set. They were so cute all together. The boys constantly wrestled and rough housed around. And little Paige is so cute and reminded me so much of my little T at the same age. She talks all the time and her and T got into many debates. They liked to push each other's buttons. :) too funny!
On Tuesday, we all got up and headed to
SeaWorld! It was a little windy and cool in the morning but warmed up by the afternoon. It was a blast and the kids (and grown ups - I think hubby is just a big kid when it comes to these places!!) had a wonderful time! We loved the Clyde and
Seamore show!
Shamu was amazing! But most of all, I think we enjoyed the Dolphins. They didn't do a "show" but at one of the feeding times a trainer was out there and had the Dolphins come up to the side of the tank and we got to pet it! (No pictures - it happened too fast!) Hubby and I also very much enjoyed the 2 roller coasters! Aunt Carolyn and Uncle Rick took the kids for a little bit and we got to ride each roller coaster 3 times! No lines!! Too fun - I told hubby I want to go to Six Flags for our next anniversary! :) Overall, we all enjoyed
SeaWorld a lot!
Wednesday, we spent time together as a family - Gigi and Grandpa were there too. We just cooked and prepared for Thanksgiving.
Thursday was Thanksgiving and we had a wonderful day! The food was yummy and we enjoyed watching the Cowboys play! The whole family was decked out in Cowboy gear and had a lot of fun watching the game. It was a nice relaxing day just being together and watching the kids play. It was this day that the boys discovered video games and loved them! the played on the
Wii and the Nintendo
DS and had a good time on each! At midnight, Gigi, Carolyn and I decided to go to the San Marcos Outlet Malls for Midnight Madness!! It was crazy - the traffic was unbelievable and so were the crowds but it was a lot of fun!! We ended up getting home at about 4 am. Thank goodness the hubby's were available the next day to entertain the kiddos!
Friday was full of more family time outdoors and just being together. We had a wonderful trip and really enjoyed getting to spend time with every one! Thank you Dan and Carolyn for opening up your home and letting us come and spend time with you! We were so happy that Gigi, Grandpa and Uncle Rick were able to come down too. It really was a blessed holiday! We had a safe drive home and made it in about 14 hours. Surprisingly, I quite enjoy long road trips! Hubby did get pulled over once for speeding - but the officer was nice and let him off with a warning. I think because the boys were so interested in seeing "the man outside the car. Mom he looks like a cowboy!!" Great trip - can't wait to go back again!