San Antonio

12/26/2019 San Antonio Temple:  First stop in San Antonio is to the Temple.  Betsy wanted to do a session with Marissa and Jessica, but then we didn't want to make the guys wait that long so we decided we would do it another time. Plus we found out that the temple doesn't rent clothing so that nailed the decision since Jessica and Marissa didn't bring temple clothes.  We instead walked the temple grounds and found every opportunity to take photos.  We also went to the distribution center where we found a Thai Book of Mormon.  Betsy bought the copy for Mark.  Then she challenged him to read it before Robert gets home.

Families can be together forever

 It was wonderful to be at the temple with our posterity.  Marissa, Tate, Cayson, Jessica, and Mark and I.  Our family means everything to us.

Loving being grandparents to this adorable cutie - Cayson

My daughters are so silly

So grateful for this group

Isn't Cayson the best

Our daughter Jessica and Tate and their son Cayson

Aunt Marissa with Cayson

Betsy with her daughters - priceless and precious

I love these girls with all my heart and I would do anything for them.

I love being a grandma.  If I could I would spend every minute with this cute boy

We love to giggle together

We love to snuggle together

Grandpa loves his time with Cayson too

Awe - so cute!  Kisses

My beautiful, funny, smart and talent daughters!!!

They are my joy (my boys too)

Three musketeers!

Chipotle:  From the temple we drove to the City Center - River Walk. We walked around to find a good place for lunch - we decided on Chipotle.  Delicious and right on the main street.  We saw football players from the University of Utah since Utah will play against University of Texas on 12/28.  Next up the River Walk Cruise:

River Walk Cruise:

The love of my life!

So curious!

Our beautiful little family

Alamo:  After the River Cruise we walked along the river - oh my goodness, it is so pretty there.  We made our way to the Center and went up to the street level.  From there we were able to go to the Alamo.  The line was incredibly long so we didn't go inside (which was just as well - with Cayson) but we toured the outside.  There is so much to see in San Antonio.  We love coming down to the River Walk and central part of town.

Betsy and Mark at the Alamo

Tate, Cayson, Jessica, Mark and Betsy (Marissa taking the photo)

Marissa, Cayson, Tate, Jessica, Mark and Betsy with the Alamo in the background
(and the long line)

DQ: The final treat was DQ on the river.  Everyone got their favorite blizzard (Mark got a slushy) and we enjoyed the 70 degree weather - at the end of December.  WHOOT WHOOT!!!

Marissa comes to visit us in Texas

Marissa arrived in Texas on Friday, the day before Nina's wedding.  It was perfect timing, but very stressful for her.  She had to finish her last final, drive down to SLC and then didn't get into Austin until after 10 PM on Friday.  The Wedding is at 10 AM the next morning in San Antonio, so we woke extra early to get a good breakfast, get ready and drive the 2 hour drive.  It was all worth it because Marissa was there for Nina.  The wedding was wonderful; Nina was beautiful!  

After all the wedding fanfair, we changed our clothes and toured San Antonio.  It was Marissa's first time there so we took her to the River Walk.  There we walked around to the famous, Alamo.

We also went down to the river level and took a river boat crusie!

 

After the tour we walked along the river and enjoyed the sites, sounds and conversation.  I love having time with Marissa!  It's so easy to talk to her!

The next weekend we decided to go Zip Lining!  

What a blast.  We've never been in Texas, but I heard that this was an excellent adventure!

 

Another favorite of mine was spending time with Marissa at our neighborhood pool!  We would load up the sunscreen, towels, music and floatie!  What a great time!  You know I love the sun - it's so fun to go the pool with someone else that wants to get a tan!

Marissa brought her long board! WOW!!!! She's a pro!!!

Both Mark and I gave it a try too!  Clearly Marissa rules, Mark and I had fun!

The next weekend we decided to drive out to Enchanted Rock for a hiking experience!

We hiked to the top of Enchanted Rock and then we took some hiking trails around it - or so we thought.  Somehow we got off the trial, but it's all cool.  We found some exciting places and conquered some hiking challenges.

  

Marissa and I went to Brushy Creek and rented a kayak.  It was a double kayak so that we were together!  We were out on the water for an hour.  The day was beautiful - sunny blue skies, clear water and a great time together!

An absolute must was meeting Mark for lunch to treat Marissa to the Famous, Rudy's Bar.B.Q!!!

We had a delicious brisket lunch!

While Marissa was here, we got to celebrate Mark's birthday!!!

Happy Birthday Dad!!!

We planned on taking him to Chuy's but they had a long wait, so we went to Red Robin instead.  We all enjoyed a dinner out and a chance to celebrate!

More hiking - by this time, Marissa is not liking that Mark and I enjoy long hikes.  This time we went to Russell Park on the north side of Georgetown Lake.  

It's so sad to see her leave!!!