Last weekend Josh and I took a vacation to San Antonio (half a day’s drive). Typically our vacations are holiday visits to family, which means less time together as a couple (and with our kids), because we’re visiting with everyone else. When we finally go to bed at night our conversation starts something like: “Hi, how are you? What did you do today?” It was really nice to get away for two nights and have lots of time to spend together as a couple. Becca stayed with the Ishams and had a wonderful time. Isaiah was a great baby and didn’t mind the sightseeing or all our talking.
The idea for our vacation sprouted when Josh realized that I (and we as a couple) needed a break after all that’s happened the past 5 months. After I thought about it for a while I asked if we could go to San Antonio to see The Alamo. I was a bit reluctant about leaving Becca for two nights (my girl!), but I knew she was in good hands. We really enjoyed seeing The Alamo, and we were able to get a lot of family shots (sorry Becca), since people were all over The Alamo taking pictures — all we had to do was offer to take a photo of another family, then they would return the favor.
We enjoyed some local Mexican food and a morning stroll on the Riverwalk. We attempted the Riverwalk at night, but after trying to maneuver in the crowded night atmosphere, we decided to try again in the morning. The morning proved to be less crowded and more relaxing. Josh and Isaiah posed under the statue of Saint Anthony.
On our way back to Arlington, we stopped at Natural Bridge Cavern and went on a 70-minute tour. On the tour we saw the largest cavern in Texas – beautiful. When we told Becca about the cave she seemed glad she got to stay at the Ishams and not go into the “creepy crawly cave” – as she calls them per Patch the Pirate in the Jungle.
We had a lovely vacation. It was nice to be able to spend time with Josh and just enjoy each other. It was a treat to have extra time to talk. Sure – we talk every night, but with our schedule (and Becca!) there’s not a lot of time for quality talking. We missed Becca and were very glad to get her back Sunday night.
Thanks Josh for spending the weekend with me and for being my wonderful husband!
I’m so glad you guys got some time away. We were able to do a quick trip to Atlanta, and it was just nice not having to talk to anyone but each other. I’m sure Miss Becca missed you. We are looking forward to her birthday in a few weeks!
I’m so happy for you and Josh to have a little time for yourselves and what a great place to visit. I loved visiting the Alamo and the Riverwalk. You did get some great pictures, Isaiah looks like a very happy baby!
Great pictures! Y’all look relaxed. What a blessing that Isaiah is such a calm, happy (adorable) baby. Glad that Becca enjoyed her special weekend, too.
What a fun getaway. Loved the pictures. Cannot wait to hold Isaiah in a few weeks. He is so cute!