Mom and Mike's Visit to San Antonio, Texas
7.8-11.2010
Mom and Mike came and visited us in San Antonio! We were all so excited because we haven't seen them since Thanksgiving. Its been waaayyy to long. They got in Thursday mid-morning and the boys were sooo excited to see Nani Cindy and Papa Mike. Finnegan even went straight into Papa Mike's arms - to which you know is amazing since he's a momma's boy - After we all got settled into the car we went to lunch at McDonalds so that the boys could play for a little while. Then we went home and relaxed, the boys napped and then mom and Mike went to check in at their hotel. That evening we went to dinner at Fralos, which is just absolutely amazing. They actually have such a diverse menu. Billy can eat their cheese, which for parents that have children with Food Allergies, when you find out your child can eat somewhere your eyes light up and immense happiness because your child can eat 'just like you are'. Its such a heartwarming feeling.
We brought our own cooler of beer and wine and had some delish pizza and then headed home.
Friday we went to Bass Pro to look at the fish and Nani and Papa Mike bought Billy his very 1st fishing pole! It was so exciting. His eyes lit up and he immediately wanted to go fishing. It was so cute. After shopping, Finnegan-Nani-Papa Mike had their first experience.... THE MOVIE THEATER! (Well, Nani and Papa Mike have been to the theater before, but not with the kids ;o)....) We went at saw Toy Story 3. Then another amazing moment.... I went to ask what kind of oil they pop the popcorn in and I was sure that they were going to say Vegetable Oil - which IV cannot have - and he goes and asks... Comes back and no joke he says, "Coconut Oil". I started crying. Billy loves, I mean LOVES popcorn. Its his favorite. So when I found that out I just lost it! The movie was so adorable and we all loved it, I even teared up at the end. Although, Billy was extremely terrified of the clapping monkey. He snuggled up in Papa's arms and cuddled with him. Finnegan missed almost half of the movie, it was his nap time. But he still did amazing for being so young. That evening when Bill got home from work we went to dinner at Mamacitas -YUM- The boys did '85% good' which is pretty darn good for a hour sit down dinner. Billy didn't have a nap, so he was pretty much done for, but that's ok. Finnegan wanted to get down and run the whole time... Then the band started playing "Happy Birthday" to the table next to us and the boys started dancing, so precious! On our way home we stopped at Target to pick up a few things and Finnegan fell in love with Go Diego GO! roller backpack. So since he might be starting school with Billy this year, Nani and Papa Mike bought it for him, he was ecstatic.
On Saturday we spent the entire day in downtown San Antonio. At first we didn't think that we were going to be able to go out because it was starting to rain, but HE was on our side and let us have a fabulous day! Our first stop was Starbucks, we needed our mojo for our big day ahead of us! We walked around, went to the Alamo (didn't go inside the wait was over an hour long and it was 100+ degrees out), we stopped at Paris Hatters, went on a boat ride of the Riverwalk and just had an absolute blast even though we were sweating our buns off! We got got home, collapsed and then Mike and Bill were on a mission for food. They got home, Bill cooked dinner and we all ate until we were stuffed, it was like Thanksgiving day! Nani and Papa didn't stay much longer after dinner because we were all pooped from our big day.
Sunday was a very hard day for me. I had to say 'see you soon' to my mom. After I dropped them off at the airport, I literally sat there for 15 minutes and just let me cry out. Its so hard to be away from family.
Thank you mom and Mike for an AMAZING visit! We had such a blast. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. Can't wait to see you soon.
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