Remembering the Alamo.....from MO

The post says it all. Our much anticipated San Antonio trip had to be cancelled last minute. Olivia came down with a nasty ear infection and RSV. We had no idea she was even sick outside of a cold except for the wheezing that began on Wednesday which prompted the Thursday doctor visit. This is one of those cases where you have to put the love and well being of your child before yourself knowing full well that we lost our money on the airline tickets but the hotel and car rental was nice enough to offer a full refund. Deep in our hearts we could not chance her little ear drums bursting on the plane. Hunter was so disappointed it brought tears to his eyes. So in an effort to try to salvage the long weekend without really nice weather that we were so looking forward too we rented a condo down at Osage Beach for the weekend and were going to attempt Miner Mike's which is a family favorite and whatever else we could find. Good news is the Condo was beautiful. We have stayed in these people's home before but it was the older one across the street. Both are wonderfully decorated , spacious and a beautiful view of the lake. Bad News is that most everything is closed for winter in Osage beach. It really is a tourist spot where even the indoor attractions must not generate enough business to be open. Yet another disappointment...no Miner Mike's. So we thought that we would take the kids to the Outlet Mall to pick out a toy at KayBee. Not happening either, KayBee went bankrupt. So we ended up at Walmart. Mike and I's thoughts were we could do this at home for free. Oh well, live and learn. Hunter and Mike did get to enjoy Bridal Cave and Jacob's Cave and it was a nice reprive from home. Olivia is better this week and Hunter is back to school so routine settling in.

Now...someday we will get to that Alamo I just know it.

Fabulous weather and good family times

First may I just say the last several days have been wonderful here. Mid 60's, mostly sunny skies. Yesterday we had a horrible wind but hey you take what you can get when it comes to warm temps in February for MO. Sadie the wonder dog is certainly fond of this weather as well. She wants outside most of the time. I try to take her for walks each day especially for potty breaks. She is improving so much on her pottying I am so pleased.

This past weekend we went to Lockwood to celebrate my Aunt Candi's 50th birthday (which is today). We left the kids with Grandma and Grandpa Chism in Stockon and Mike and I headed to Lockwood. It was a good time even though most of the crowd cut out about 8:30. Mike and I even danced. The first time in 6 years we have danced together. While neither one of us can cut a rug very well, we had a good time. It was nice to see family there and even my Grandma who is pushing 89 got into the spirit of things by dancing with us. It was priceless and caught on video and a memory I shall cherish forever.

It's been pretty quiet around here the past week. Olivia had gymnastics last Thursday again in which she proceeded to tell the teacher she loved her. Pretty impressive for the teacher for only 2 visits. Hunter went to his first school dance on the 30th of January. He was absolutely handsome and did his mom proud by staying away from the girls and playing tag with the boys. If you ask me K-5 elementary dances are a tad young but what isn't going on these days that I think is too young.

We head for San Antonio Friday. We can't wait and are looking forward to even more nice weather. I think I hurt my back and leg during either my dancing skit or really who knows so hopefully the chiropractor can fix me up before we head out. Our first family vacation of 2009. We are excitied!