Monday, November 26, 2012

San Antonio

Riverwalk - The street and all car traffic are a level above

Riverwalk - We took a ride on one of these boats

World's Fair Park and Tower

Hemisfair Park (World's Fair)


Wendy & Cathy about to go eat steak at Salt Grass on the Riverwalk

This horse is wearing a hat - (Howl at the Moon is on the corner to the left)

Good Morning San Antonio!  Without mountains the sunrise is HUGE!

The Alamo

Plaque outside the Alamo


Me at the Alamo
The grounds of the Alamo

Cool tree on the grounds of the Alamo

The Alamo

Outside of the Alamo

A very cool hotel across the street from the Alamo

Cathy and Sally on the boat ride
Outdoor stage along the Riverwalk - seats are on the other side of the river
Outdoor stage along the Riverwalk

Waterfall along the Riverwalk (& me)

Cathedral of San Fernando - There was live entertainment outside  - music, fire twirling


Monday, November 19, 2012

1 Friend + 2 Parents + 2 Brothers + 1 Baby = 1 Very Happy Wendy

Don, Grandma, Baby Evy, Rik & Wendy
Earlier this month I was able to spend one great day in Phoenix with my family.  Cathy and I stopped for the day on our way to a work conference in San Antonio, TX.  Brad had the fabulous idea to fly in Rik and Don for the day to surprise Mom.  Her reaction at the door was awesome!  She couldn't have been more excited if it were Ed McMahon with one of those giant checks for a million bucks!  She was surprised, and happy!  My 2 brothers and I hadn't been together since Don and Donna's wedding, 5 years ago.  That is just too long.  I love my brothers!
Rik, Wendy & Don
I LOVE MY BROTHERS!

Rik and I finally got to meet our newest niece, Evy.  She is such a sweetheart!  I am so glad Don was able to bring her along.
Baby Evy & Auntie Wendy
(check out Evy's shirt)

It was a great day spent mostly just hanging out and talking.  We ate - bacon, cinnamon rolls, salad, fabulous Mexican food, and CANDY!  If you ever go to Phoenix, you really should pay a visit to the candy story.  They have just about every kind of candy you can remember from your childhood, and new stuff you never imagined (giant gummy rats anyone??).
Cathy, Mom and Wendy  - just arrived at the Phoenix airport



Baby Evy, Grandma, Don and Wendy


Wendy, Rik, Baby Evy & Don

Don, Wendy & Rik






Cathy with Baby Evy
Mom and Wendy - about to depart