Fun in San Antonio!

After we dropped Elizabeth off at EFY Trent, Amberly and I decided to go and have some fun of our own. (We were not ready for the 3 hour trip home.)

I decided to take them to see the Alamo. Trent studied Texas history this last year at school and I wanted him to see part of that history. When we first walked toward it we noticed the Oscar Mayer Weiner mobile close by. We had to go get a hot dog whistle and take a picture by it. Then we walked over to the Alamo. It was quite busy and so incredibly hot outside. It was neat because Trent knew the story behind it and recognized names and events. They have done a great job of preserving it and the grounds are beautiful and so peaceful. One of my favorite spots was the wishing fountain. It was so beautiful and quiet there. Amberly and Trent enjoyed making wishes with pennies and putting their hands in the nice cool water.

We went and walked the river walk for a little while and then went and ate Mexican food.

(you have to have Mexican food if you go to San Antonio! - at least that's my excuse to Darin!)

We then went and looked at all the Ripley Believe it not places. They loved the huge lifelike Dinosaur. Amberly knew it wasn't real, but it still creaped her out.

We then traveled home. If you ever travel between Houston and San Antonio you have to stop at Buc ee's. All it is is a Rest stop for travelers. It reminds me of a truck stop, but it's not made with truckers in mind. It's for travelers. It has the cleanest nicest bathrooms around. They give free fudge samples. Great soda's, bakery, jerky, subs and other food. We bought a loaf of cinnamon swirl bread to eat for breakfast on the way. It was yummy. Just a fun quick stop! It was funny because on the way we stopped there and saw lots of people we knew heading to EFY or Fiesta Texas in San Antonio. You could tell the youth there going to EFY because there were all modestly dressed. We had a fun day!

EFY (Especially for Youth)

This picture was taken in Elizabeth and Anna's dorm room.

(Left to Right - Madie, Elizabeth and Anna)

We took this picture on the balcony of Elizabeth and Anna's dorm.

Yesterday I was able to drive to San Antonio and take Elizabeth and her friend Madeline to EFY on the Trinity University Campus. Elizabeth absolutly loved EFY last year and could hardly wait to go again. All I can say is that it is worth every single penny! She was suppose to room with Madie but found out when they got there that they weren't together. Her roommate is a sweet girl named Anna who Elizabeth clicked with instantly. She called last night and is floating on cloud nine! She loves her group and sounded so incredibly happy. (She also added that all the guys are HOT too!) Have a great week Elizabeth!!

Eyn's Basketball Injury

Last week was quite the trying week in our home. While I was sitting in the doctors office for myself on Thursday I received one of those phone calls you just don't want to get. It was the High School Basketball coach letting me know that Eyn had hurt his elbow and it was quite swollen and probably needed to get checked out. Well, after several unsuccessful x-rays we were referred to a orthopedic specialist/surgeon. (Eyn couldn't bend his arm at all so they had a hard time getting a good x-ray) Well, Darin took him yesterday while I was in San Antonio and found out that he has fractured a bone in there and that particular bone helps control his wrist. If it does not heal correctly then he would have difficulty with it the rest of his life. So, he wants to go in and operate and put screws in it. He said that it will heal quickly and that he will be fine to do all the sports his heart desires. So.. He wanted to do surgery on Wednesday but considering I'm having surgery that day Darin didn't think he could handle two in one day at separate locations. He is scheduled for his next Monday. The doctor was very positive about the outcome. Eyn won't be able to play basketball for a while, but the doctor said that playing basketball will be what he wants him to do to get the strength back in it. Eyn is one tough kid and seeing him injured has been hard. He is one to jump back up and keep going. He actually tried to do that, but it didn't work. The coach at the high school was great and I really appreciated him and the others there who helped Eyn. He'll be back on the court before we know it.