Feb24

The Alamo

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This post has absolutely nothing to do with design or style.  It is all about recording family memories. Please bear with me.

Drew is very interested in History and flags and battles and the military. I am really not sure why..I was a History major but NOT military history. I guess it is just a boy thing so we embraced his interests and took him to San Antonio last weekend. 

I love this picture of Drew..he was so excited to see the Alamo. He said “it’s awesome!  I can’t believe THAT is REALLY the REAL Alamo.”  Not everyone responds that way.  I am glad we took him at a young age so he could be excited.  TOO BAD THAT BUS drove in front of the Alamo right as I was snapping the picture!  Sort of funny. And then we made our way across the street and I told him that he needed to be quiet and respectful in the shrine.

We had sort of been joking during the drive to San Antonio, not exactly a romantic weekend…navigating the Riverwalk with two kids, actually going to visit the Alamo, the mediocre Mexican food we would be in search of…BUT I have to admit, as I walked into the Alamo with my little boy, my little Texan, it was a moment. He was so smart and interested..for a full ten minutes! (Hey, there really isn’t much to see) And then he wanted to sign the book, his entire name…that was really a moment…I was so proud of him.  And then we were off!  To the gift shop..to buy a gun! (what else?)….

And then he assumed this position for pretty much the remainder of the day until his Daddy finally put the gun away (this after we noticed him crouching behind rocks and shooting at poor ducks on the river).

At this point I was thinking “why did we buy that gun?” But then finally he settled down and listened to the tour guide.  Really listened. And I had another mommy moment.

Of course Henry slept the entire time.

We stayed at this wonderful place  and they were so kid friendly. When Drew saw the balcony he said “I can’t believe this, I feel like I am in Italy!”

Good thing we stayed somewhere with a balcony because we were ready to go to our rooms by 7pm and we were able to enjoy the river without being ON the river. He said the Riverwalk is “very romantic.” 

And yes he did wear his Davy Crockett hat (which he already owned) the entire first day..Daddy talked him out of wearing it the second day.  In fact, he wanted to wear the complete get up (because he was DC for Halloween)…leather fringe jacket and all but we left it at home.

I love having little boys..it is wilder than I ever expected but it is such an honor to be their mother.  To raise little men.

Although, I am glad we made it out of town without having to stop and see Shamu.

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17 Comments

  • Comment by Amanda @ Serenity Now — February 24, 2010 @ 10:43 am

    Love it, Holly! He could be my little brother. Every time we visited our grandparents in SA, he would have to wear his coonskin cap and go visit the Alamo. :) We have a photo of him and my cousin standing with a sheriff in front of the Alamo. It was fun to go back with both of them a couple of years ago when we were visiting again. Love the River Walk! :)

  • Comment by Heather — February 24, 2010 @ 10:47 am

    Your post makes me happy. Drew is so very lucky to have parents that allow him to follow his own interests. Thank you for sharing!

  • Comment by Trish @TheOldPostRoad — February 24, 2010 @ 11:08 am

    You are great parents! What a wonderful post. It is important that our kids appreciate our heritage. We are trying to plan a trip to williamsburg before my oldest graduates from HS next spring.
    -Trish

  • Comment by Christy — February 24, 2010 @ 11:44 am

    Love this post Holly! First off, both of your boys are totally adorable! As a momma of a little boy, I can totally relate and appreciate this post & can totally see Drew acting it all out, just as my own little one would. :)

  • Comment by nell ann — February 24, 2010 @ 11:51 am

    Love his ‘coon skin cap! When he was little, my cousin wore his all day every day. See! You are lucky Drew can be convinced to take his off. As a fellow Texan, I am always a little disappointed when we visit the Alamo since there’s barely any left. I’m glad to know little boys like it as we’ll have a family of those soon enough. : ) And of course he needs a gun! : )

  • Comment by nell ann — February 24, 2010 @ 11:51 am

    Love his ‘coon skin cap! When he was little, my cousin wore his all day every day. See! You are lucky Drew can be convinced to take his off. As a fellow Texan, I am always a little disappointed when we visit the Alamo since there’s barely any left. I’m glad to know little boys like it as we’ll have a family of those soon enough. : ) And of course he needs a gun–he’s DC after all!! : )

  • Comment by Amanda — February 24, 2010 @ 12:13 pm

    Holly … You have the cutest kids. What a fun weekend for him.
    Next up is a trip to the NASCAR race :)

  • Comment by Janice Ratliff — February 24, 2010 @ 1:11 pm

    Holly, these are so cute!!! Love the hat too!!! He is such a little Texan!!!!! That photo of the red bus cracked me up!!! too cute not to post!!! Being a Mommy of little boys sure seems to be a busy job!!! xooxoxox

  • Comment by Amber — February 24, 2010 @ 2:18 pm

    My little boys loved the Alamo!

  • Comment by Michelle — February 24, 2010 @ 2:49 pm

    thanks for sharing! Loved reading about Drew’s excitement. Growing up in San Antonio we frequently took school trips to the Alamo and various missions.

  • Comment by Katie — February 24, 2010 @ 6:18 pm

    Oh my goodness…bless his heart…I love this post! He is sooooo cute, and I am loooooving his enthusiasm. All your sweet “mommy moments” just make my heart smile. OH! :o )

  • Comment by LLH Designs — February 24, 2010 @ 8:28 pm

    Dude! That’s not a bus…it’s a trolley…and a bright, cheery red one at that! Totally makes the picture. Without the unexpected flair of the trolley, it’s just a regular ol’ Alamo shot. LOVE it!

  • Comment by Lyns — February 25, 2010 @ 5:05 pm

    such a punkin! could that first photo be more perfect with the cute red trolley background. love it.

    looks like you guys had such a fun trip! glad yall got to get away and just enjoy one another!

  • Comment by kimberly — February 28, 2010 @ 12:02 am

    what a great post, thanks for sharing! I love these type fun trips with the family. We are getting geared up to take our tradition of a family road trip for spring break…always trying to see spots in Our America.

    I think the trolley in the background makes the photo even more appealing, love the red pop of color, it matches the pop in your Davey Crockett’s eyes, beaming like his smile!

  • Comment by Chris — March 1, 2010 @ 6:03 pm

    We stayed at the Omni too last time we were in SA. Really cool hotel we loved it!

  • Comment by Sharrieboberry — March 22, 2010 @ 10:07 am

    We made a trek to the Alamo over Spring Break. And my kids, 12, 14, and 16 only lasted about 10 minutes. Of course, the day before we dragged them to the other missions. Those were fun but probably a long day for the kids.

    Now just head to Washington-on-the-Brazos during bluebonnets and let us see the pics! I have pics of my son there. Eighteen months and having fun in the bluebonnets. But he’s six-feet tall and sixteen now and that seems a while ago!

  • Comment by Shawna McCabe — March 22, 2010 @ 9:33 pm

    Just discovered your blog today. Love your style and look forward to reading more. We live in San Antonio and my son (7) loves the Alamo. We also got married in SA and had our reception at La Mansion. What a wonderful place to stay. :) sm

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