San Antonio - Part 1

We went to San Antonio around spring break again this year for a family reunion with Benny's side of the family. Last year was pretty difficult traveling with the kids at 3 in the morning. This year was much better, both with them being a year older and having much better flight times. Riser was very excited to fly on a plane! And ride in the shuttle, and see the airport, and just about every bit of the process. 

They both got wings, which they were very excited about.

The longest flight on the way there, the kids befriended some kids sitting in front of us and literally played the entire flight together. They shared toys, made each other pictures, passed snacks back and forth, and just had the best time. It was truly so sweet. The little boy Calvin couldn't wait to give Bonnie a hug at the end of the flight. He told her he knew he would never see her again, but they exchanged pictures with each others' names to remember each other by.

We arrived in San Antonio late Saturday night, and the kids were ready for bed by then. The next morning they got lots of snuggles with the grandparents.

Alison, Shary and their cousins Sienna and Sydney showed up that next day around lunchtime. Sydney barely walked in the door before Bonnie was asking her to play 'art store' and 'babysitter' with her. Apparently she had all kinds of plans. 

They all got along so well and reunited quickly.

Baga got to do bath time with the kids, her favorite part.

Played some evening soccer in the backyard.

Bonnie enjoyed visiting Aunt Alison's 'salon' each morning.

We made our annual trip to Historic Market Square.

The amount of crafts that were done this week - it was Bonnie's absolute dream.

Sydney tried to teach Bonnie and Riser how to do a handstand.

We took the kids and Eric's dad to the Witte Museum one morning while the cousins were getting haircuts. There aren't a lot of touristy things we haven't done in San Antonio so it was fun to explore somewhere new! Plus Riser is very into dinosaurs right now.

We went to dinner with the larger family one night.

We enjoyed lots of time hanging around the house and out back. We had just come from a week of rain and cold in Virginia so the warmer weather was very nice.

We heard and saw lots of jets flying overhead (they live right next to an airbase). 

A great trip so far - to be continued!

March extras

March was still a pretty cold month, but we enjoyed some hints of spring weather. We had playdates with friends.

Bonnie wanted a more drastic haircut, so we cut off more and she wanted bangs like her Kirsten doll. 

Chickens were chased.

Bonnie and I got to go see Eleanor's middle school play. It was SO great! We were very impressed.

We went to Busch Gardens and ran into cousins!

Riser got to ride his first little roller coaster with Ben. He sure loves Ben.

We went to see Bonnie's little chapel performance at school, and got a picture with her best friend Eden.

Bonnie attempted to make a homemade kite.

She also got to go to a craft workshop birthday party - her dream. 

We made green and gold rice crispie treats for St. Patrick's Day.

Riser and I enjoyed some walks while Bonnie was in school.

Eric came to visit and got to watch the kids at their various sports and hang out for a few days.

Riser 'helping' grandpa Dave fix the garbage disposal. 

Cuddles with Grandma.

Dinner with the cousins.

Riser loves playing with any little figurines on the floor - usually dinosaurs, sharks, or cars.

Fishing with dad.

Riser had his 3 year check up.

We went to a crab boil at a neighbor's house, and Riser was very very interested in the crawfish. 

It was a great month - looking forward to visiting Benny's parents in April!