Side trip to San Antonio this Christmas

Unfortunately, we had a sad occurance on the Walton side this Christmas with the passing of Jimmy Thrush.  When we heard, we knew we would go to San Antonio for the funeral, no question.  Since the kids had never been there, we decided to make it a fun overnight trip.

We started out on Sunday, the 29th, and made a quick side trip into Waco to see the bear.  Aunt Casey was on her way back from a no doubt weekend of drinking from Austin.  What do you know? We arrive in Waco at the same time and get to see each other at the Bear pit.  The boys were so excited.

We continue on and arrive in Georgetown to see the famous Inner Space Caverns.  They were incredible and so interesting and fun.  What neat and cool caves!  I think I was just as excited as the boys.  They got spelunking hats and had a blast.

We arrive in San Antonio and who do we see when we check in to the hotel? Oregon ducks fans and cheerleaders.  The Alamo bowl with Oregon v. Texas was the next night and our hotel was packed.  Who got a picture with those cute cheerleaders? Ben and Hayes!  Sam turned bright red and said no way.

Rocky and Sharon were there and we had fun eating dinner with them on the Riverwalk.  It was packed and full of Christmas lights and so much fun for all of us. What a treat.

The memorial service was lovely and we then made the trip back.

What a sad but such fun side trip for the holiday break when we aren't getting to go to Colorado this year.  SA was just what we needed.


Other than that, Happy New Year and a wonderful 2014 filled with happiness, love and health.

Happy 2014!!!!