The new twig on the family tree

We left San Antonio this morning with some of Aunt Dee Dee's ancestors: her grandparents, the Henze's and great grandparents, the Reibers.

Happy Valentine's Day in San Antonio, Texas

We arrived at my Aunt Dee Dee's house on Sunday afternoon and had a great dinner with my cousins and uncle.  I was also able to get more information on the family tree!

Today Dee Dee took us into town for great mexican food at Casa Rio on the "River Walk", followed by a river boat cruise on the San Antonio River. We visited the Alamo and the Market Square, then wrapped up the afternoon with our second round of Margueritas - Yum!

Absolutely great weather makes us wish we could stay a little longer, but we head out tomorrow morning for El Paso, a full day's driving at over 600 miles.  See you then!

Cajun Country

We put on another 586 miles to reach LaFayette, LA.  After going to Mass at an old church (St. Peter's) we went for what was reported to be the best place for cajun food in the area: Prejean's.  The reports are true!  The fried green tomatoes, seafood-stuffed eggplant and grilled catfish were sublime.

Tomorrow's destination:  San Antonio, TX!

Atlanta - DONE!

We logged over 600 miles today and made it to our hotel by 6pm.  Great weather, good highways and traffic (until we reached Atlanta's beltway - think 495 at rush hour!).

Tomorrow's challenge: to New Orleans and beyond.

Friday's Itinerary

We're packed to the gills and heading out around 8am tomorrow!   Target:  ATLANTA !

Let's Get Warm !

It has just been too cold in Maryland in January!  We got away from the snow and ice for a week on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's "Liberty of the Seas" with ports of call in Belize City, Costa Maya and Cozumel.  

I loved our little island off the coast of Belize: Goff's Caye.  Great snorkeling for Michael and lovely sand and sea for me.

We're shaking our booties on the Promenade!

Finally! Our Thanksgiving Family Photo!

This late posting is from our Thanksgiving celebration at my mom's house is Maryland.  Liz's friend Pat and Pat's daughter Becka traveled from Connecticut to join us.  From left to right: Peg, Pat McChesney, James holding Mimi, Liz with Becka and Eva, Sister Marilyn Baker (my sister), my husband Michael, and my mother Molly Baker.