San Antonio Trip

January has always been a hard month.  After the anticipation of the of the holidays, the holidays and all the time off it is hard to start a new year.  It always seems like months until you will have any time off from work.  So years ago Allen and I decided to go on a short vacation in January.  We always went to Las Vegas.  (As a side note, the two least expensive/busy weekends in Las Vegas are the third weekend in January and the weekend after Labor Day).  After living in Vegas I am not excited to go back anytime soon. So we decided to start exploring Texas.  We spent four days in San Antonio last weekend.

We left on a Thursday afternoon.  It took about 3 1/2-4 hours to get there.  We had to stop a few times to let Alexis walk around.  She loves trying out her new walking skills.

We stayed at the Hotel Contessa on the Riverwalk. It was dinner time when we arrived so we found a Mexican restaurant     

Allen and Alexis enjoying some chips

She loves eating out. 

On Friday we were up early at 5am. We played in our room and had some room service. 

Alexis enjoying the view of the river from our room. 

After breakfast we headed out to explore the town. It was a beautiful very brisk morning. We checked out many of the shops and restaurants. We decided to visit the Alamo. So unassuming in the middle of town. 

The Alamo

All bundled up. We watched a great film (15 mins) on the history of The Alamo. Alexis took a nap:)

Lunch time. We found an American food place and sat outside by the river. Allen and Alexis having fun. 

After lunch we went back to our room. Alexis decided not to nap. It was relaxing to play in the room until it was time for dinner. 

Mexican food again of course:). Alexis was great with all the people. The mariiachi band didn't phase her. 

She enjoyed some beans and rice. Eating right off Daddy's plate. Which he loves:)

We were all asleep by 7:30pm. On Saturday we ate breakfast at the hotel restaurant.  Then went out for another beautiful walk. 

Trevor met us at our hotel room. We spent the day together. We went to lunch at an Italian restaurant. Great outside seating again. Alexis ate tons of food. Not sure where she puts it. 

Allen, Alexis, Trevor and the river

Allen and Alexis

Trevor and Jessica

After lunch we warmed up in our hotel bar. Alexis got to practice walking. 

Alexis trying to escape...but Uncle Trevor is there

We tried once again to get Alexis to take an afternoon nap. Allen watched her while Trevor and I checked out the rooftop heated pool and spa. 

Trevor enjoying the pool

We went back to the bar until it was time for dinner. Then we found another Mexican restaurant. 

Jessica and Alexis

Trevor and Allen having fun

Family picture by the river

The river. This was one of the few places with a railing. This would never happen in California. 

Allen and Alexis

We said good night to Trevor and went to bed. Sunday was another early day. Breakfast at the hotel then on the road home. We had such a great trip and loved seeing Trevor.