2014 San Antonio Trip - V

Since we weren't hot and tired enough we made one last stop at the San Antonio Temple. It was well worth it. The grounds and building are beautiful and the stained glass is amazing. It was a great way to wrap up the afternoon.

 The stained glass at the entrance was awesome. I just couldn't manage to get a picture that did it justice.

 Together forever and going strong.

 After being in the heat for hours they certainly couldn't resist the draw of the fountain.

 The temple sits up on a hill and looks over the city. It's a beautiful location.

 I tell you, amazing stained glass.

2014 San Antonio Trip - IV

Since it is right near the Alamo we went over to the River Walk for just a bit. It's just kind of cool that the river runs right through town and they built shops and restaurants all along it. It is actually a pretty, nice place to walk, just much better when it's cooler. 

They do boat tours but it was more money than we wanted to spend.

 So pretty and green. I love it!

2014 San Antonio Trip - III

We went to The Alamo. I debated going because I had been once before and it certainly doesn't live up to the vision I had of it. It is a famous landmark though, we weren't doing anything else, and if nothing else, it was a photo op. Plus my kids can all say they have been there. I don't know what I was thinking because it was so hot and humid out. I appreciated everyone being good sports about it. It was a great family outing.

There she is. In all her non-grandeur, right smack dab in the middle of town.

 Grandma and Grandpa and all the grandkids who were there.

 So hard to look good in a picture when the sun is blazing in your eyes.

 Donnie and Amy.

Beautiful landscaping all around the property.

Awwww!

Besties.

 Me and my baby. He's too big.

This kid can be so nutty and fun.

 Who knew a water fountain could be so intriguing.

We lost Jay at some point and everyone was sitting and waiting for him.

 Joshua loved being around Jay. Here he is holding his hand on the way to the next adventure.

2014 San Antonio Trip - II 1/2

After the day at the beach we went back to the hotel, we were staying at for the night, and got cleaned up. We headed to Whataburger for dinner, a family favorite and Corpus Christi is home to the first one. We grew up eating at the burger joint and we love it.

Donnie and the girls: Kella, Olivia, Zoey, and Elyssa.

Amy, Jenn, David, and Aiden.

 Jay and his two pals: Noah and Joshua.

 Grandma and Grandpa made it into a shot too.

 When we got back to the hotel the girls thought it would be fun to run all over the place. They were playing in the elevators and all over the floors. Thankfully, I think, we didn't disturb anyone.

We went back to San Antonio the next day. We obviously ended up with the cool car.

 I thought it was too cute that David and Aiden had a nap together.

It was a quick trip to Corpus Christi but we had such a great time. Thanks to my big bro for planning it and getting us a hotel room for free.