The Saga Continues.....

I am a pretty early riser, I would get up at my normal "work " time, sneak out quietly

and watch the sunrise, the flora and fawna, my sis slept a tad later, but she would always bring me a cup of coffee, once she layered up of course!

I think one of the best touristy things we did was the RiverWalk. We did the boat tour, which was about 20 minutes but showed all the restaurants, and hotels that follow along the San Antonio river. The powers that be of San Antonio did it right. It was mobbed with people who could not spend there money fast enough! Pix below are of the River Walk boat tour.

I know I need to devote some time to our most gracious hosts! To say the invasion of the Holtz's merits some some sort of an award is an understatement! But we were so gracioulsy and warmly welcomed that we felt at home immediately! Frank, Pat's husband, is a retired Colonel, a 30 yr Army veteran who welcomed us so warmly, opened his heart and his home, had cold labatts, ready ,a wine closet, fully stocked, and cheerfully carted us from pillar to post that he should be awarded a medal! Below is Frank in the quest house. Frank was also quite the prankster, the outhouse on the ranch came fully equipped, with bathroom noises and a cowboy!

to the left is Popo's

Chicken Fried Steak YUM.

In the pict is Barb's daughter, Tricia, Frank and Pat.

Now would'nt this picture entice you to come to the Eagle Ranch!

To the right is Sue and I trying to figure out the electric gate! Rest assured no animal was lost on our watch!

to the left is Sue next to a field of Texas BlueBonnetts. This picture does not do the brillant color of blue justice! The best part of our trip was a stop at a huge, green house/plant ranch. It was amazing. Gramma sat while we shopped but she was kept busy as the Ranch had a little snack bar that had home made peach ice cream.

I always tried to keep scratch off's handy to keep Gramma busy!

To the left is a few games of GOLF at the Baltimore airport, as we had a 4 hour layover, and cards was just about the only thing left to do, and Gramma was out of scratch offs!

I have lots more pictures, but these are the high lites.

Our trip was undescribable. The sights, the sounds, the time with family, to share love, laughs and memories old and some new. It was days that Mom glowed remembering little girls, who were as much a part of her teen yrs, as Jeff was mine! There was a plaque in one of the bazillion shops we went into that read "When Family is Togother, The Soul is in the right place" Please know our soul was in Texas, and a small piece remains there. Gods Blessings to Pat and Frank, how do we ever say thank you? You allowed us to be togother in the most gorgous of settings, and share our life. May you always have enough rain to keep the well full, enough sunshine that the plants grow, and enough time to enjoy both!

Much Love to you both!