So we planned a fun trip to do with him. Originally we had planned on taking him to Fredericksburg, TX and maybe visit Enchanted Rock but a doctor appointment was remembered at the last minute so we had to come up with a trip to some place closer. We chose New Braunfels and we are so glad for that change of plans. New Braunfels is actually a really nice place - we had no idea.
Guillermo took Fernando and Eva to the airport early on Wednesday the 27th and when he got back, we packed up the car and took off in two cars because we had to drop the other car off at the shop since the check engine light had been on for a while. We took the long way out to New Braunfels, hoping to see lots of bluebonnets but unfortunately we didn't see much until we got pretty close to New Braunfels. The first thing we did when we got there was head straight to the McKenna Children's Museum. Leo had lots of fun there. His favorite places were the tubes that run balls through on air, the outside water play area and he also loved the Space Walk. At first he was very leery of the Space Walk because it was SO dark in there we absolutely had to hold on to the rails to make our way through. But it was comforting to him to know there was a little light at the other end showing the way out so he went through. It was like being in outer space. He actually enjoyed it so much that he wanted to go BACK through it. No pictures in that place for sure.
We had lunch there, then Leo played some more and then we left to go check into our hotel. He was so excited to be going to a hotel!
We check in and the first thing he wants to do is go down to the pool. So we change and go down. But the air is a little too cool and the water in the pool was cold. So we basically just stood around splashing in the shallowest parts. Such a disappointment. But he had fun anyway.
Then it was time for a nap!
That evening we went into the center of New Braunfels and had dinner at an absolutely delicious German restaurant called Alpine Haus.
The next day, Thursday, we took a quick trip to Landa Park before Guillermo had to take off to San Antonio for his doctor appointment. Leo loved it so much in this park that we promised we'd come back in the late afternoon, have a picnic dinner and then he could play again. He was so happy to hear that.
When Guillermo left, Leo and I hung around the hotel. We had lunch on the balcony, tried the pool again (still too cold for more than just putting our feet in) and then it was nap time.
That evening we stopped by Rudy's and picked up some good brisket sandwiches and some drinks and took them to Landa park.
While we set up our table to eat, Leo played a little while. He had so much fun and even made a friend there. We left the same time the friend did so that worked out. We left a lot later than we had planned, but the two were having so much fun!
This was Leo's favorite thing to do on the playground!
Well, all good things come to an end. Friday was our day to pack up and head back to San Antonio. We thought of doing one more thing in New Braunfels but decided against it and just drove home. Fortunately Leo had this "slime" to play with while we packed. It kept him occupied the entire time.
The next day, Saturday, we drove to Mom's house and had lunch with her and Linda at Lubys.
Then, later that evening we drove to the airport to pick up Fernando and Eva. Leo was very happy and excited to see them. It was a good four days with our sweet grandson!
