Week full of fun

This past week we have had Greg's mom and sister in town which lead to more touristy outings!  We love going out and exploring this great state and especially the area where we live. This city is always lively and full of new experiences.  Sunday we headed downtown and went back in history at the Alamo.  So much history packed in a small building!  And the surrounding grounds are absolutely breath-taking.  I'm looking forward to some day taking the time to watch the IMAX movie that goes along with the ALAMO.  There is so much explained and detail revealed that makes walking through those very same walls so much more. After the Alamo, we strolled down to the Riverwalk to have dinner and take a ride down the river to take in all the views and history of the buildings along the Riverwalk.  

Kaylen standing at the same podium LBJ used at the "Texas White House"

Monday we headed up to the German town of Fredricksburg and had a traditional German lunch.  After we filled ourselves with great food and traditions, we cruised over to President LBJ's Ranch.  It is a National Historical Park and for very good reason!!!  It is coined as the Texas White House as he spent much of his presidential term at the ranch.  He said that he felt confident and at home there and he would bring the big wigs there, on his turf, to make things happen.  The house has been remodeled to the original decor from the years of his term in office.  Lady Bird still lived there and it was considered her permanent address up until her death in 2007.  While they did remodel EVERYTHING back to the 60's, Lady Bird had told the planners before she died that if they put shag carpeting back in the house that she promised she would haunt them.  I love the sense of humor that they appeared to have had. 

Jet used by LBJ to travel from DC to his ranch- "Air Force One-half"

Tuesday Kaylen had her first cheer performance at school.  It was absolutely adorable.  She did great!  We are finding that she is really starting to blossom with confidence! 

The girls are back in school now and Greg is back at work, but it has been a great visit and makes me anxious to see my family at Christmas time even more!!!