tanya and adina visit

Last weekend we had two of our very dear friends, Tanya and Adina, visit. I was working in Chicago Mon-Wed and was able to catch the same flight as Adina back down to San Antonio on Wednesday night. Stefan picked us up from the airport and we headed home and settled in. On Thursday, D and I explored parts of downtown while Stefan was at work. We headed to the Riverwalk grabbed, a coffee and then lunch (Mexican food is D's fave so she was loving it!). Then we stopped at some boutiques to do a little shopping and then back home to lay by the pool for a bit. That same day, Stefan had one of his last Check Rides and scored an EXCELLENT! (I'm so proud of him.) To celebrate, we all went to get some Texas BBQ and then went to see Monsters vs. Aliens 3D. It was really good, but not many 3D features. After the movie, D and I were pooped so we went home and relaxed while Stefan went out with friends.

The next morning, D and I went to yoga while Stefan slept in. After brunch, we headed to the base to show D around a bit and then out to one of our favorite vineyards. While we were there, some people mentioned this great German bakery, which was on our way home. We stopped there and got some delicious sweet treats for ourselves (and for Tanya to enjoy upon her arrival.) Then we went to pick up Tanya from the airport and went straight to La Fogata, a well known Mexican restaurant that everyone raves about. We ended up waiting a while because we wanted to sit outside on the patio. We enjoyed margaritas and good company until we were seated. The food was delicious and the servers even sang Happy Birthday to Tanya at the end of the meal.

Saturday was a busy day. Tanya, D, and I ran the Race for the Cure. It was a 5K through the streets of downtown San Antonio, where the girls got their first glimpse at the Alamo. We felt great after the race, and headed home for breakfast. We made some delicious food, showered and relaxed to watch WALL-E. Then we headed to the base for a cookout, where we missed all of the grilled foods because we were so late. After hanging out for a bit, we went to Austin. My best friend Caitie was there for a bachelorette party so we got to meet up and hang out for a little bit. After meeting up with her, we went to the Moonshine for dinner. Moonshine served us some of the best food we have had since we moved here. While we were eating, the basketball game was on and Tanya is a big sports fan, so she kept sneaking to the inside bar to catch some of the game. Again the restaurant provided her with a lovely dessert for her b-day, but she wasn't there when the waitress came with it because she was "straight chilling at the bar." After she came out and enjoyed her dessert, and Michigan State won, we went to the bridge to see the bats come out for their sunset feeding. Next we headed to a bar where D's best friend's brother was playing a show. He was very funny and entertaining! You can check out more info here.

On Sunday we went to Brunch, the missions, the Alamo, and the Riverwalk. After lots of sightseeing, we headed home to relax by the pool and grill out some dinner. After dinner, we enjoyed some birthday ice cream, and then watched the Country Music Awards. (Stefan headed to a friends house to watch baseball with his friends). The girls left the next morning. We had such an amazing visit with them! I miss them already! Stay tuned for pictures, soon!