Remember the Alamo

While on our anniversary trip, we made a visit to San Antonio. I had never been, so it was fun and interesting to see new territory. Of course, we checked out the Alamo. It was a lot smaller than you'd think (common reaction, right?), but provided plenty of history and information. The museum boasted impressive artifacts, especially Davey Crockett's gun and personal items.

We also strolled down the river walk. It is soooooo great; maybe my favorite part of the city. It is amazing to realize the river is a natural river and not a man-made attraction because it is so neatly kept. We took the boat ride too, which helped me understand the development of the city around the river, etc. It was also a very beautiful ride with waterfalls, duckies, and great views of detailed architecture.

Our San Antonio day came to an end in the Market Square--an hispanic flea market of sorts. We did find a Christmas gift or two! And we enjoyed buying pastries from an authentic Mexican bakery. Mmmmmm, smelled so good!

Like I said, I had never been to San Antonio before, so I was a bit entranced by the double-decker highways. The land area was not wide enough for them to create four lanes (on one side) for traffic, so they make two lanes below and two lanes above, but it is all the same highway!!!! Ah, the Texas roadways....always tricky. :-)

Palo Alto Creek Farms

Palo Alto Creek Farm, we miss you! Bryan and I just returned this evening from our anniversary trip to Fredericksburg, Texas, where we stayed at the Palo Alto Creek Farm Bed & Breakfast.

It was such a treat! The farm was settled by Germans in the 1800s. It has four separate "houses" on the farm for guests. We stayed in the barn! As you can see from the pics, it wasn't exactly hay and horses. However, the walls were original limestone and the wood beams made it feel rustic--in a good way. In the barn was a living area, kitchen, dining area, fireplace, king-sized bed, and a super bathroom (take a look at that tub!). Also, notice the gorgeous two dozen roses my wonderful hubby had waiting on me. Every morning we sampled (er, consumed!) the tasty breakfast. We had tasty pastries which Bryan liked. Personally, I think the sausage burritos were out of this world.

The outside was just as lovely as the inside. Being five miles from town, the country quiet and fresh air was thoroughly enjoyed! I particularly fancied the herb garden with its abundant butterflies.

Butterflies were not the only wildlife around. The farm housed plenty of cute, cuddly cats. (In fact, one cat demanded to be petted...constantly!) In addition to the felines were goats and longhorn cattle. More along the lines of "wild" animals were a large flock (is that what a group of turkeys is called?) of wild turkey, who got out of dodge before we could take a picture. But my favorite....(drum roll, please) were the deer who came out each evening to eat corn. So b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l. And there was even a little baby..... At the farm next door, we were excited to see they raised elk. Every evening you could drive by and see these elegant creatures chowing down on hay; not to mention we heard their "cries" in the evening.

While at the barn, we had such a fun, relaxing time. We read. We ate year old wedding cake. (And yes, it actually tasted yummy!) We splurged on a massage and facial from the professional hands at the European Day Spa. (They came to the farm for the pampering session. I had my spa treatment in the old smokehouse!) We enjoyed watching the deer from the tree swing. We sat by the fire. We watched Breakfast at Tiffany's. We soaked in the heavenly tub (Calgon....). We HAD A GREAT TIME!

Happy Anniversary

Today is the day we celebrate our wedding anniversary--our first. I keep thinking, what was I doing one year ago at this time? Of course, it's an excuse to relive the day I married Bryan--truly the most wonderful man I've ever known. The last year has been a blessing to me.

We have both said this first year together was relatively smooth, unlike some horror stories of first years I've heard. At the same time, we jokingly are waiting for the bottom to fall out. :-) We have enjoyed learning more about each other as we learned to live together. We enjoy just hanging out at home, acting silly together. We enjoy working on our house and yard together, making it our own. We enjoy shopping together, groceries and all. In other words, we just enjoy being together no matter what we're doing.

Although our first anniversary isn't ideal--I've got classes from 3-9:30 p.m.--we are looking forward to a week away in Fredericksburg, Texas. We are visiting the Palo Alto Creek Farm Bed & Breakfast. I'm super excited because I've never been to a B&B. It looks fabulous, and I'm praying that's what I find when we arrive! I'll post pictures when we get back. But until then....

Happy Anniversary to us.

More Babies

Not only does the Fort Worth zoo have three new tiger cubs; they also just put four new lion babies on exhibit. Aren't they cute? Come visit and we'll go see them!