Come Back to Texas

Nathan arrived yesterday and we're off to San Antonio, Fredricksburg and Johnson City over the next few days while Baba and Gdaddy watch the munchkins. This will be the first break I've had from the kiddos in ... hmm ... well ... maybe it's just the first break I've had from both the kiddos with the exception of a couple of Boy Scout nights.

I have to tell you that I'm excited about getting some sleep. Each night, I am awoken by Sasha crying over a lost stuffed animal or needing to go potty or just wanting someone to talk to. I love him dearly but after months of interrupted sleep and REM sleep deprivation, I can't imagine how fabulous I'll be with a good nights sleep!

We're headed to San Antonio today. We're staying in a B&B in the historic district. It's located right on the river walk and looks like a great place to sleep. I'm sure Nathan thinks we're going to see some sights but I think sleeping sounds like the best time ever! On Monday, we're heading to Fredricksburg and staying in a little B&B house off of Main Street. Fredricksburg is one of the most charming little towns I've ever seen. I had wanted to stay at the Herbe Haus at the Fredricksburg Herb Farm but it's closed for renovations. One of the best things about staying at the Herbe Haus is that they load up your fridge with some of the tastiest treats you've ever experienced. The make an herbed wine and a special tea that is wonderful. I spoke with the manager and she is making up an assortment pack for us to pick up on our way into town so that our fridge will be stocked with all the goodies that we love. If we can't have the Herbe Haus, we'll take a little bit of the Herbe Haus with us.

On Tuesday, we'll have lunch at the Herb Farm and I'll have my fav spa treatments at their fabulous spa. Honestly, after a massage and facial at the Herb Farm, you can feel all your stress completely melt away.

On Wednesday, we'll drive to Johnson City, Texas. Baba, Gdaddy and the kids will arrive at the Exotic Animal Ranch and we'll stay in a house on the property for Thanksiving. We still haven't completed the menu planning but it sounds like a great way to spend Mia's first Thanksgiving. The ranch has exotic animals that roam the property, a well stocked fish pond, llamas that roam up to your door, a safari that allows you to feed all the exotic animals, a petting zoo and a bonfire each evening. We had the time of our life last year and thought that Sasha would love this place. I can hardly wait for him to meet Sitting Bull, the awesome male buffalo that I met last year. It gave me a newfound respect for my patrol animal.

I'll be incommunicado for the upcoming week but want to wish everyone a glorious Thanksgiving.