Over the past few years of living in Texas, Eric and I have had amazing opportunities to go and visit some wonderful places it has to offer. Our most recent trip was to San Antonio. We had a couple and their adorable baby girl join us for a fun filled weekend with our family! The idea was to go to Sea World and play it by ear of what we wanted to do... I'll take you through a picture timeline of how our amazing weekend went...
After a 3 hour drive (horrible traffic) we got into San Antonio around 4pm and got settled into our hotel. We ended up staying at the Lackland AFB Inn ( like 20 bucks a night- can't beat that! WHOOT Air force!) Shortly after we got settled into our room, the other couple Spencer, Marlena, And Ryleigh ( their 6 month old cutie) joined us. We all got dolled up to go out to eat at our favorite place The Melting Pot. If you haven't been, go! About half way through the meal though, Emme decided she wasn't liking dinner anymore so we had to pack it up and leave early (boo, no dessert). Of course after trying everything to calm her down. We know and expect Emme will call all the shots, but the melting pot?? WHY that night?? =) We ended up getting a rain check for the dessert part.. so that'll be a nice date for when Eric gets home at the end of the year. We knew not to be bummed bc we had so much more to do that weekend and that shouldn't put a damper on it.
The next stop was the main reason for the trip! Sea World! Last time we went was with a different couple back when I was 30 weeks pregnant... I was Shamu for sure! This time it was so very special to have Emme in person there with us and to start memories. Another perk to the military life is free things (damn skippy). Once a year, active duty are able to get 3 passes for their families to go to parks for free! We try and take advantage of it and use those sweet deals. 
Entrance to the S.W.
Eric showing Emme the Dolphins. We ended up getting a perfect video of her feeding them!
In the aquarium
Babies + Fish tanks = Love.
The Shark tank!!
After spending the first part of Saturday at SW we came back to the hotel and crashed.. and when i say "we" i mean- Eric and Emme.
The Next stop was of course to visit San Antonio's famous River walk. It was beautiful, but a huge mess getting there! We ended up planning this weekend the same time Fiesta was taking place (for those who don't know, its about a 2 week long celebration and TONS of people go. Its like Mardi Gras for San Antonio). $20 for a parking spot later, we made it to the restaurant! We were able to enjoy the River walk only for a short while. Spence and Marlena joined us about a half hour later. Lame Fiesta.
We chose to eat at the Rainforest Cafe and it was amazing! It was perfectly located on the River walk as well.
Family picture at Rainforest Cafe. (by the way, Emme did SO much better that whole day - thank goodness)
She had so so much to look at in there!
And of course to end the evening, we topped it off with the VOLCANO! Too yummy!! (Hi Marlena in the background!)
So that done does it! It was very fun to spend another great weekend with my family and friends. It's sad to think its one of Eric's last for a while with us...=( but we are trying to live it up as best as we can before d-day.
In the aquariumBabies + Fish tanks = Love.The Shark tank!!After spending the first part of Saturday at SW we came back to the hotel and crashed.. and when i say "we" i mean- Eric and Emme.The Next stop was of course to visit San Antonio's famous River walk. It was beautiful, but a huge mess getting there! We ended up planning this weekend the same time Fiesta was taking place (for those who don't know, its about a 2 week long celebration and TONS of people go. Its like Mardi Gras for San Antonio). $20 for a parking spot later, we made it to the restaurant! We were able to enjoy the River walk only for a short while. Spence and Marlena joined us about a half hour later. Lame Fiesta.We chose to eat at the Rainforest Cafe and it was amazing! It was perfectly located on the River walk as well. Family picture at Rainforest Cafe. (by the way, Emme did SO much better that whole day - thank goodness)She had so so much to look at in there!
And of course to end the evening, we topped it off with the VOLCANO! Too yummy!! (Hi Marlena in the background!)So that done does it! It was very fun to spend another great weekend with my family and friends. It's sad to think its one of Eric's last for a while with us...=( but we are trying to live it up as best as we can before d-day.
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