Our Family Get-Away!
Our family has a tradition where we plan a surprise outing and call it a “Boo-Rah”. Once the trip is over the family members can decide if they thought it was a “Boo” or a “Rah”. They always end up as a Rah because we got out and did something fun together…
We don’t “Boo-Rah” very often. Maybe once or twice a year. So when we say we are going on a “Boo-Rah” the kids get excited and begin the grueling questioning process. “Will we get wet? Will we need jackets? Pants or Shorts? Will we be walking or sitting? Should we pack snacks?
The last two years our boo-rahs were just eating out or a movie. We just didn’t have the money to do too much more. This time we went a little bigger!!
We booked a hotel downtown San Antonio on the Riverwalk for two nights. They got to miss school on Friday (mommy and daddy too!) We live 20 minutes from the heart of the city, but unfortunately don’t get down here much!
Baby Girl and me on our balcony overlooking the city and Riverwalk!!!
Baby Girl and Genius boy in the hotel lobby. We stayed at Hotel Valencia. Water and Fire! So beautiful!
We took lots of wonderful naps! View from the balcony.
Genius boy and me <3
Enjoying new surroundings
I am crazy for this kiddo!
Hubs (Tony) and me!
It was chilly (high 50’s) so we enjoyed the fire features!
Such a pretty preteen!!!
I need a photo editing class. I am terrible! I love this picture of Tony and baby girl heading down into the Riverwalk. (forgive their flash eyes)
Lots of eating out and family time! Rah Rah Rah! (Rainforest Cafe was kid’s choice for their great report cards)
Fun times for the kids and we enjoyed being crazy too! Yup he’s mine folks…(genius boy isn’t amused either…)
This laser challenge was their favorite. You are in a dark vault and you have to get through the laser beams without touching them.
You just can’t go downtown without hitting the Alamo! REMEMBER THE ALAMO!
I had to get away for a few minutes because there were too many classes on field trips… No reminders of school please!
We enjoyed walking around the city and showing the kids the big city.
This is the Riverwalk in the Daytime. It’s just so beautiful! So much to see and do!
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Sarah says
February 9, 2013 at 6:26 pmwow! What a fun trip! San Antonio looks beautiful 🙂
Sarah
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Rachelle says
February 9, 2013 at 6:34 pmHOW FUN!!!!!!! Loved your pics!
Patti says
February 9, 2013 at 6:34 pmHi Reagan! Definite RAH! Great pictures of your fun trip together. I recently watched an HGTV episode where they were on this Riverfront, and I thought of you. Hope you're all re-energized to face a few more weeks of school until Spring Break!
🙂 Patti
Traci - Dragonflies in First says
February 9, 2013 at 6:49 pmYour pictures are awesome. Your daughter looks so much like you. Beautiful. What a fun trip!
Holly says
February 9, 2013 at 6:50 pmAwwww…what a neat tradition. We love playing hooky at least once a year too. What a gift of love for you and your family!
xoxo
Holly
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Amy Howbert says
February 9, 2013 at 6:51 pmPrecious family memories. Priceless! What a blessing!
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Patty Rutenbar says
February 9, 2013 at 6:53 pmReagan, this couldn't have come at a better time! We are flying to Houston this Thursday night to see our daughter. Then on Friday we are driving to San Antonio! Your pictures got me more excited about going there. We will also spend the night. Would you reccomend that hotel? I think the lazer room sounds fun too. Thanks for stirring up my excitement!
Patty
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Reagan Tunstall says
February 9, 2013 at 6:55 pmPatty! Yes I would recommend Hotel Valencia. It is smaller, more quiet, but near everything! I got the deal off of expedia. Hope that helps!
Heidi says
February 9, 2013 at 8:05 pmLove the Boo-rah idea. How fun. You guys look like you had a blast.
Heidi
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Sara Soucy says
February 9, 2013 at 8:12 pmLooks like a great trip! I'd love to go to the Alamo some time.
Sara 🙂
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Across the Hall says
February 9, 2013 at 10:13 pmMy family stayed on the Riverwalk about 8 years ago. I think I had just turned 21! We were in Houston for a wedding, and many of the people there suggested we go to San Antonia for the weekend. I don't remember the hotel we stayed at, but it was darling, and I had the best breakfast of my life there. Seriously. Crab cake Eggs Benedict. I keep telling my husband we need to get away there for a short little trip. I loved it there!
Rah!!!
Halle
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Across the Hall says
February 9, 2013 at 10:14 pmSan Antonia..aka…San Antonio!!
Down Under Teacher says
February 9, 2013 at 11:00 pmLooks like you had a wonderful time! This is a family tradition I think I should take on with my boy. I get so caught up with school work during school terms, it would be lovely to have a weekend every so often where I don't think about preparing for Monday at all and also be a 'tourist' in my own city. Thanks for the inspiration!
Kylie
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Kelly says
February 10, 2013 at 12:13 amLooks like everyone had a great time. I bet the kids thought it was really cool to miss a day of school. Have you had your Skype visit with Mr. Marc yet? Ours is this coming Friday.
Kelly @ I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher
Jodi says
February 10, 2013 at 2:01 amSo fun!!! I love the idea of "Boo-Rah!" I'm sure your kids had a blast 🙂
Exploring Third Grade says
February 10, 2013 at 2:04 amMy sister lives in Boerne, TX, just 20 mins or so from SAT! I love SAT so much! I could totally live there! 🙂 So glad that you go to have a great weekend with your family!
🙂 Carmen
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New MIL says
February 10, 2013 at 2:05 amWe were in San Antonio for a conference 2 years in a row and stayed at the Hotel Valencia! Loved it and the Riverwalk!
Jen R. @ The Teachers' Cauldron says
February 10, 2013 at 3:02 amI LOVE seeing family pictures!!! Y'all are so cute!! muah!
Jen
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Angelia says
February 10, 2013 at 3:21 amI made a trip to San Antonio about 10 years ago. The river walk is so cool! Glad you had a great trip.
Angelia
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Jenny says
February 10, 2013 at 3:48 amSo jealous – I love that area! Looks a great time!
Kristin says
February 10, 2013 at 1:13 pmOne of my all time favorite childhood family vacations was staying at the Riverwalk. Your kids will remember this forever!! 🙂
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