Theresa and I had started a tradition a few years ago to try and fit in a girl’s weekend or week since we were living so far apart. :(
Even though I am back in Texas, I don’t want to give up such a fun tradition. We obviously love our kids to the moon and back, but it is nice to get away for a short time to catch up! We decided a bit last minute on doing it this year, so we decided to go back to Fredericksburg.
The boys looooove Buc-cee’s so much. But the other day Thomas couldn’t remember the name and was telling us: “The place with the bear on the sign!” And it took us forever to figure out he meant Buc-cee’s - because the mascot is a BEAVER! So we have been giving him a hard time about it since then. So I snapped this selfie with the Buc-cee statue just to tease him about the bear with the weird teeth. ;)
I mean, he was giving me a hard time about leaving him for a whole two nights, so I think it’s fair to tease him. ;)
The weather was supposed to be super clear, so Theresa offered to bring her telescope to play with. And we got some awesome views of the moon! We managed to get an awesome photo of it using the phone and the eyepiece. So beautiful!
Also since we are back in Texas, we have more friends to invite along! Brittney and Rachael were both pretty excited for this get-away as well. (Brittney even was nice enough to drive us from Houston). Also, I think we got the coolest rental house in Fredericksburg. Plus the owners made us all kinds of yummy baked goods!
We only had one repeat winery from the previous tour we did - Santa Maria Cellars. It was one of my favorites, so I was happy! But I wanted to try and find the same spot we took photos the last time, but Theresa and I couldn’t agree where that was! So we did the best we could…!
Here’s the spot 4 years ago. I think the tree in the background is the same, but we definitely weren’t in the full sun! I also realized that we didn’t get any good ones with both of us last time, but I love this one of Theresa! :)
We also attempted to get all four of us in a selfie! At least we have some shade this time, but the tree is much further away. I am convinced there must have been another tree that we stood under for shade that has since been removed. We probably could have asked the winery owners, but it was more fun to debate about it. ;)
That was about it for photos this time since I didn’t pack my fancy camera. We may have spent more time talking with each other (and the other 6! people in the bus) instead of taking photos this time. It was a great trip though and I can’t wait for repeat visit in a few more years. ;)
Before I left, I set up with one of the iPads so the boys could text me and I could send them photos. They mostly texted me how much they missed me and when would I be home, so I am not sure it was my best idea…!
But I sent them this one when we were on the road heading home that I had my coffee and was on the way home to them. Plus the blasting air conditioner in the car gave me super model hair… ;)