Did we even go to San Antonio?

This trip feels like it was SO long ago! It was a fun 4 day trip to San Antonio with my fantastic parents and of course the princess. We have loved San Antonio for as long as I can remember with several trips down there over the years. My first time was when I was 3 and my Mom was expecting my sister. We took my cousin Jodi and I thought she was so cool. I would prove how cool she was, but she would kill me for the picture :) I also went to San Antonio in high school for drill team competitions and to watch Lindsey's as well. Needless to say it is a family favorite and here are some of the highlights.

MEXICAN MARKET - only here could you watch little kids dancing to "Grease Lightening" and have a HUGE crowd cheering them on. My child was among the many fans.

SEA WORLD:

Anna Claire LOVED Shamu! What kid doesn't?

But look at the amazement on her face...

and then her looking at me and saying "AWWWW!" Too cute!

She loved the aquarium and all it's beautiful colors. Fishy face!

I turned my flash off and got this cool shot...

Enjoying a very nutritious meal of ham, cheese and strawberries (that of course cost an arm and a leg!)

I think my parents began tiring at this point...

But Pop wasn't too tired to stand in a forever LONG line with Anna Claire to play in this "water park"!

This was Anna Claire's favorite part of the WHOLE day (besides Shamu)! It was an animal show with tons of trained animals (rescued pets) performing stunts and tricks. It was called Waggin' Tails! She was in awe and got to pet a cat at the end.

SALADO:

Our last stop was in Salado and we stayed a night at the Stage Coach Inn and ate at their glorious restaurant! Of course Mom and I squeezed in some Salado shopping. Here is the famous stage coach that I think my sister and I have several pictures by. The tradition continues...

Here we are on the ride home...chicken nuggets, french fries, DVD player...HEAVEN!