I don't know if I would say that I was ever a fan of Texas, but our trip there was actually great. We saw some pretty scenery and reconnected with some wonderful friends.
Our first big stop was to San Antonio. The RV park was nice and even better the laundry was free! When this happens, we unload the whole RV and wash everything that isn't nailed down! It is always a great thing!!!
While in San Antonio we found out that one of the guys that used to work for Dad in Alaska was living there. via my brother (who Mark knows well) we got in touch with him and he and his family graciously asked us over for dinner. What a wonderful time we had. Mark and Maria and their three children were just awesome! We had such a nice time remembering Alaska, eating, laughing and making some new memories. The picture of Texas at the top of the page is dedicated to Maria, who is from there and wouldn't let us leave her fair state until we were loaded down with TX paraphernalia. Thanks to all the Wades who made San Antonio worth the visit. 
The kids with Michael, Monica and Mark
During our stay in San Antonio we went to see the Alamo, which is right in the middle of down town. We saw the IMAX movie first and then went to see the actual building and compound where the last stand off happened. Then we took a walk on the River Front, which was so peaceful and quiet. It was a nice walk. 
After that we drove up to Ft. Hood, where we met up with our friend Mele. She is the daughter of our pastor from WA. When we first met Mele she was 13. Now she is a young Army LT and enjoying being back in the states after a year long tour in Korea. We had a fun visit talking about old times in WA and all that she saw while in Korea. It was great seeing her again and I hope that we will get to visit soon.
Oh and Toley loves this picture. She saw it and said "Wow daddy, you look tall!" :)
Lastly we drove up to the Dallas area to visit our friends Bonnie and Brian and their cute kiddies. 
We met Bonnie and Brian in Germany and haven't seen them since we left. Brian is at Dallas Seminary and was kind enough to let us disrupt his weekend study time for a nice visit. We had an awesome time chatting and playing with the kids. Konig was a big hit with their young children and the talk of getting a dog is back on the fore front of their minds. Sorry! We also had a nice night out to dinner, grown-ups only, so that was just great. It was a sweet visit and we are all so happy we went.
After that we drove up to Ft. Hood, where we met up with our friend Mele. She is the daughter of our pastor from WA. When we first met Mele she was 13. Now she is a young Army LT and enjoying being back in the states after a year long tour in Korea. We had a fun visit talking about old times in WA and all that she saw while in Korea. It was great seeing her again and I hope that we will get to visit soon.
Oh and Toley loves this picture. She saw it and said "Wow daddy, you look tall!" :)
Lastly we drove up to the Dallas area to visit our friends Bonnie and Brian and their cute kiddies. 
We met Bonnie and Brian in Germany and haven't seen them since we left. Brian is at Dallas Seminary and was kind enough to let us disrupt his weekend study time for a nice visit. We had an awesome time chatting and playing with the kids. Konig was a big hit with their young children and the talk of getting a dog is back on the fore front of their minds. Sorry! We also had a nice night out to dinner, grown-ups only, so that was just great. It was a sweet visit and we are all so happy we went. 
The kids with Bella, Alece and Cal..SO CUTE!!
God is so good to give us such wonderful friends
Thanks all of you! You made Texas 10 times better................. XO Mom
Sweb it looks like you all are having so much fun! Tell the kids Aunt Julie is still waiting for an RV trip with the entire family. The Weber Convoy! Miss and love you all.
ReplyDeleteand to think I live in San Antonio and you didn't even know it :-(
ReplyDeleteOne of these days we WILL meet up and have a great time...I promise
Love ya
Jeanette