We love to take trips. Chris and I are easily distracted by all the "stuff" that needs to be done at home and so we really enjoy taking some time to focus on family. For us, the best way to do that is to hit the road and get out of town. So, a couple of weekends ago we decided we were ready for a mini-vacation. To be honest, we really had no idea where we were going to go or what we were going to do. So, the night before we were scheduled to leave, we sat down at the computer and with a little Priceline magic, decided to head to Austin for a couple of days. Other than knowing where we would lay our heads that night, we had NO plan. I never knew that being spontaneous could be so fun!!
The first thing we did was check in at our awesome hotel. It was so nice and the kids really loved the glass elevators and the fact that our room was on the next to the top floor. I, on the other hand, did not like either of those....over the years I have become more and more afraid of heights. I am not sure why... Every time we came in and out of our room, my legs felt like Jello and I was constantly telling the kids to get away from the railing (it was an atrium hotel). Sorry kids, I just can't help myself!!
The kids in the lobby (oh how I loved the ground floor)
Our first destination after the hotel was actually the Texas State History Museum, which was so neat!! No cameras were allowed, which is a good thing since I forgot mine on that excursion anyway...For the first time, both kids truly enjoyed exploring a museum. Anna was particulartly intrigued as she is studying Texas History in 4th grade this year.
After a yummy dinner at Threadgills, we headed back to the hotel and made plans for Day 2. One of our favorite stops the next day was the Austin Childrens' Museum.
Alex playing some tunes
He was so cute in that hat, I could hardly stand it!
(maybe we should move to the country)
Anna creating a gourmet meal for me in the restaurant area of the museum.
A PICTURE STORY
Here we have Chris helping Alex make a drinking contraption in the creativity center at the museum.
Here we have Anna disgruntled as she watches Chris helping Alex. She feels strongly that her creation (made all by herself, with purple tape in the pic below) will not compare to what they are making...
And, finally we have Alex with his finished contraption. Which we tried out a WhichWich a little later and were so excited when it actually worked!
Anna's sorrow was short lived...here she is hanging like a bat in the Bat Cave at the museum.
THE END
(of the picture story)
Of course, we could not miss going to the Capitol. After breakfast at Starbucks on Congress (the barista made extra drinks for us to try...too fun!), we headed to the Capitol to do some exploring.
My hubby...so handsome!!
Anna reading about the first Texas flag.(she loves museums)
Eating dinner on the Riverwalk with Ryan, Ash, Cate, Cara and Claire
We ended up spending night #2 in San Antonio (another great hotel on the cheap, thanks to Priceline). We thoroughly enjoyed knocking on Ryan and Ash's door and surprising the girls who had NO idea we were coming. We had such great fun! Big thanks to them for welcoming surprise visitors!We are already looking forward to our next little trip and wondering where the road might take us.Blessings on your week,
Our day was winding down in Austin and we had planned to head back home. But, we were just so close to San Antonio that we could not help ourselves, we had to go see these sweet people...
1 comment:
feel free to knock on our door anytime! We had so much fun and hope to join you on one of your excursions one day!!!! Love ya!
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