We woke up EXTRA early to beat the morning rush and watch for water on roads (as there was massive flooding the night before) but we did not succeed. I guess everyone was concerned about the weather and road conditions because we were all on the road together. A one hour road trip took us two hours and it was raining! 
BUT...it was worth the extra hour to get to see them! We even beat them to my mom's house where we were all meeting to enjoy breakfast together! Awesome! We got to open the door and give the first hugs! AND...our little unsocial baby...Zaira...surprised us all by going right to Uncle Bubbles as well as Clare and Anna...it must be the hair because she finally found someone who looked like her in our family! LOL! Well...not Christopher so much...it would be the lack of hair for him! LOL!
After an amazing breakfast of biscuits and gravy (by request from Clare and Anna), we all agreed a trip to the Alamo and the River Walk was in order...so we were able to head that way under clear skies....no surprise for those of us from Texas...it was a beautiful day! We went around in circles a few times to enjoy the Alamo and our search for the perfect spot to go to the River Walk, but it was worth it as Christopher also introduced us to Shiloh's...a place to enjoy freshly made root beer! The children all sat along the rail in bar stools to enjoy all they could drink!
Then we found the place on the River Walk to ride the boat that gave a historical tour of the area. Our family had just done this tour so we agreed to take pictures from the side and wait for them to return. I was not sure how the boys and Zaira would handle this but they had a blast...first being there to wave at their cousins from the arch and then watching the other boats go by...and Henry taking pictures of the wildlife...then their boat passed to go down the shorter fork in the river so the boys followed them. The boatman (dressed like Waldo) decided to give the boys a run for their money and the boys beat the boat! That was a good way to wear them down! I spent the time with an impromptu photo shoot with Zaira with the river as the backdrop...so much fun! 
Then we began the search for the Market to have lunch (via our car)...which turned out to be the end of our day with the cousins as half of my crew fell asleep in our search! I decided to head home for the remainder of their San Antonio adventure. I had hoped they would drop by our new home to see us but time was short and my mom said she could not remember how to get to the house. Too bad as they passed right by us on their way back to her house! 
I later found that they returned in time to dress in their costumes and run around her neighborhood for the night. While we spent our evening at Mass to prepare for today's feast day....a little difference in style for the day so I guess it was a good way to part ways. Of course it also meant explaining to the boys why Amanda and Katy decided to dress up...but it was a good teaching experience. 
And...although the girls did dress up in 'awful' costumes...they were beautiful in their own way and spent the evening nor trick or treating...but instead meeting the neighbors...both greeting them at our house and also walking the neighborhood. I suppose it was a good way to introduce themselves. We did have one lone trick-or-treater mistake our living room lights for a porch light and ring our doorbell...we wished them a good night and sent the little one on her way!
It was a good day for all! Hoping we can meet up with my brother again before they head back to Colorado...they have a full schedule so we will see!
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