Fun In Downtown San Antonio

We all arrived in San Antonio in one piece without any of the boys trying to kill each other from being sandwiched in the backseat of Doug's work car. We settled into the hotel room and out we went for some exploring. We didn't have much time to really do anything that evening so we walked to the local mall and watched the "Cat and Dog" movie that had just come out. The next day we actually took some time to walk around the mall and then watched an IMEX movie. The boys were amazed at how big the movie screen was and were thrilled that they got to watch their very first 3d film. It was about alligator and all kinds of swampy things...pretty cool for boys. Later in the day we took the boat ride around the riverwalk and ate dinner at a local Mexican food place followed up by some ice cream. The next day we went to seaworld before going home. Fun was had by all!

On the trip Preston informed us that he feeds Monkey Sam. I think this stems from knowing that Aunt Shelley and Ms. Rachel feed their babies. Doug is quite alarmed by this, but I told him that this was a phase and he will get over it!

Lovin' on 2/3 of the boys.

The boys getting their first glimpse of the riverwalk.


A day didn't pass that they didn't get ice cream...yummy!

Browsing the IMEX store...my little Davy Crockets

There was a dinosaur exhibit at the mall.

Playing on the escalators:)

Getting their 3d on.

The boys modeling for the mall watchers...they got quite a few laughs.

Taking our boat cruise.

Getting ready to take a ride.

Looking around at the sights.

Having fun:)

Walking the city

Posing with a cannon at The Alamo.

The family at The Alamo.

My Boys

Catching a ride

Eating some more ice cream

They just adore each other!

Posing for mom on a riverwalk bridge.

The twins just had to have these new jammies from the Disney store at the mall. Since they were on sale I couldn't pass them up...they are so darn cute!

San Antonio Seaworld

As part of our vacation to San Antonio we spent the Saturday at Seaworld. Doug and I took Connor several years ago and finally thought the twins were old enough to appreciate a visit. As soon as we arrived we literally darted off to the dolphin feeding exhibit so that we might possible get a chance to feed them. We were so so lucky to be one of the very first ones to buy the tiniest fishies of the day to feed to the dolphins. They were so hungry and eager to approach us for a tasty treat. All of the kids received four fish each...Connor went first then Grant caught on and took his turn with a boost from mom so that he could see. Preston still wasn't very sure of what he had gotten himself into and darted around the corner to hide from us. Doug went chasing after him and we forced him to feed the dolphins. I thought that if we let him get away without feeding them that he would regret it later. He was very apprehensive, but was glad he got to do it when it was all said and done. Doug and I finished off his fish so that we could sneak a quick touch. This was the highlight of the day for me!

Mom handing out fish.

Mom getting a quick touch of the rubbery animals.

Connor taking his turn.


Grant taking his turn with a little help from mom.

Doug taking a turn.

Doug chasing Preston down as we all laughed except for poor Preston.

Doug making Pres take his turn.

The boys watching the Shamu show.

Shamu splashing the crowd.

Mom coming back from riding the roller coaster ride by myself. Doug always lets me self-indulge myself while he watches the boys:)

Grant watching for mom:)

Preston showing off his Shamu plate/cup from lunch. It's the little things in life that count.

Grant showing us where to go next. He wanted that map all day long.

The twins and I taking a load off at lunch.

The dolphin show that had acrobats and synchronized swimmers.

The boys enjoying the show.

Grantsters

Preston

Don't they look alike:)

Checking out the penguins.

This is the water roller coaster ride the twins insisted on riding with mom. Just when I thought they would cry they started laughing and wanted to go again...we didn't just because the line was so long!

The big boy getting a ride from dad because his dogs were barking.

Doug and I enjoying watching the boys play on a pirate ship.

The boys at the entrance before leaving the park for the day.

We actually lost Grant as we left the park. Doug thought he was with me and I thought he had him. We lost him in the store we walked through in order to get to the exit. Doug went straight back in the park and he was with a worker. He didn't leave our side the rest of the trip!

We weren't in the car 10 minutes and the twins were OUT! We plum wore them out making them walk all around the park like BIG BOYS, but they hardly complained at all:)

We were acting silly while driving to the highway.

Man, oh, Man!

What a Day!!!