We left late Monday afternoon, and the drive was surprisingly beautiful. We detoured through a town called Fredericksburg because I heard it was really cute. Although we only stopped there to use the bathroom, it looks like a fun place to spend the weekend.
After we arrived, we found our way downtown to the Alamo and the Riverwalk. I confess that I am sadly lacking in my knowledge of Texas history. I definitely need to find out more about the Battle of the Alamo, but it was cool to see it anyway. And I loved the Riverwalk! We were there after dark, and I thought it was practically enchanting. The city reminded me a bit of Savannah with the old buildings, green squares, and the river. We also ate a late dinner at the Rain Forest Cafe right off the river. Esther loved the moving animals but was not so fond of the "thunder and lightening" show during dinner!
Tyler and Esther in front of the Alamo
Esther in the stroller at the Riverwalk, although you can't see it
Me and Jesse
At the Riverwalk. This is the first ever picture of all four of us!!!
Tyler and Esther at Rain Forest Cafe
Jesse hanging out while we ate our dinner
The next morning after breakfast, Tyler was off interviewing and Esther and I took advantage of the hotel swimming pool. There was a jacuzzi and a pool, and she wanted to go back and forth between the two. That made the pool feel super cold, but I played her game. Esther also made a friend, a little boy named Jude who was about 4 years old. I think Esther likes playing with little boys, and dare I say little boys a little older than she ... hmm, maybe Tyler should get that gun he's been wanting. ; ) And where was Jesse during all of this excitement? He was quite accommodating, napping in his car seat in the shade by the pool!
When Tyler returned, we left the hotel and went looking for something else fun to do ... and discovered the Childrens' Museum of San Antonio aka The Ball Factory. Tyler was super pumped about this place, but unfortunately Esther had crashed hard in her car seat after the late night and the morning at the pool. So we walked around and got some food at a cafe to try to let her recover enough to go play. Sadly, by the time she woke up, it was almost 5:00 and the museum was closing. Huge bummer!! But now we have an excuse to return.
Esther wanted us to make her a play bed in a drawer ...
Because Jesse slept in a drawer for real! (On the floor, don't worry)
Esther was a good sport about the drive
And Jesse rocks the sunglasses!
Tyler had to take a wee nap in the McDonald's parking lot before driving home
I know the suspense about the job interviews must be approaching critical levels, so here goes ... we don't know anything yet! Well, one interview was the most bizarre job interview of Tyler's life - which is saying a lot. The owner of the company that interviewed him was a bit crazy, and when he was driving Tyler around the job site they were almost run over by a monster sized dump truck. The other interview was for a job here in San Angelo. That one seems promising, but Tyler hasn't received an offer yet. So, more on that story as it develops. : )
In other news, Esther has started a new phase of asking "what's that?" about everything! It is really fun that she is becoming so curious and is able to understand many of my responses.
Also, the other night Tyler was leading Esther in praying to Jesus when she asked, "Where's Jesus?" Honestly, I'm surprised that question hadn't come up yet. We had told her before that Jesus is in her heart, but I still thought she would wonder where this guy is that we talk to all the time and ask for help when she has a boo-boo. Tyler told her again that Jesus is in her heart, and she was fine with that. Oh, how we are praying to build and strengthen her faith and not diminish it in our own weakness!
Jesse is doing great, too. : ) He is a champion sleeper, although he does now require his head snuggled against the corner of the crib (or a reasonable substitute) to fall asleep.
We also had a fun water play-day with some of our friends here. Esther had a blast in the kiddie swimming pools, especially the one with a built-in slide. It is so fun for her to have friends, and she talks about these kids constantly! It is fun for me to have friends too, especially these ladies that are so passionate about raising their children to serve the Lord.
More soon, since I'm playing catch up ...
Looks like lots of fun! I love that you are blogging!
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