Last weekend I took Madelyn on a surprise getaway an hour away from our lives in San Antonio. Just a nice two day mini-vacation. I told her to have her overnight bag ready and then left everything a secret.
There were some complications in my planning. The hotels in San Antonio were giving me the run around... I was looking for a room with a view of the river. All Hotels were either full, or charging nearly $300 a night. I didn't let this road block (I obviously watch the Amazing Race) stop me, I know a man who has the Marriott hotel in the palm of his hand... they will do anything for him. That man is Madelyn's dad. If you've seen "Up in the Air" then you know they type of travel Robert (Madelyn's dad) puts in (luckily he doesn't have to lay people off). Unfortunately, I found out I'm a bad son in law. I didn't have any of Madelyn's family phone numbers! So, a quick visit to Vonage.com to look over our phone bill and I got the number I needed. A quick phone call to Robert and all of the sudden that Marriot that sent me away was rolling out the red carpet! It was amazing!
We spent Saturday roaming around San Antonio's El Mercado, which is a giant Spanish market. Madelyn was excited because she finally got a tortilla warmer. We had lunch at the famous La Tierra Mexican restaurant, and had a nice afternoon roaming the large market.
After that it was to the hotel where we accidentally took a two hour nap.... that happens sometimes. After our nap we went to do some more shopping and went to this crazy burger and nacho place. I love both of those items so much, so a place that specializes in both?!? When can I move to San Antonio?! The burger was delicious, the nachos were great... a t-shirt was bought. We then came back to the hotel for some swimming and sauna. Madelyn has a much high tolerance for the Sauna than I do. I found out I'm a sauna wimp. Then, Madelyn beat me three games in a row in ping pong. ouch. I blame the sauna and my crappy paddle. A rematch will be happening soon!
The next mourning we went to a beautiful brunch place called Gunether House. It's this house that sits on the property of a Mill that makes all sorts of wonderful breads. Honestly, it was the best breakfast I've ever had. Hands down.
We then went to a really beautiful art museum called the McNay. I honestly don't remember once piece of art I saw because I was completely memorized by the architecture and tile of this old mansion. (see pictures)
After the museum we headed back home...mini vacation over. Back to work. Responsibility. ugh! We had an amazing time... enjoy the pictures and a BIG thank to Mr Marriot himself.... Robert!
There were some complications in my planning. The hotels in San Antonio were giving me the run around... I was looking for a room with a view of the river. All Hotels were either full, or charging nearly $300 a night. I didn't let this road block (I obviously watch the Amazing Race) stop me, I know a man who has the Marriott hotel in the palm of his hand... they will do anything for him. That man is Madelyn's dad. If you've seen "Up in the Air" then you know they type of travel Robert (Madelyn's dad) puts in (luckily he doesn't have to lay people off). Unfortunately, I found out I'm a bad son in law. I didn't have any of Madelyn's family phone numbers! So, a quick visit to Vonage.com to look over our phone bill and I got the number I needed. A quick phone call to Robert and all of the sudden that Marriot that sent me away was rolling out the red carpet! It was amazing!
We spent Saturday roaming around San Antonio's El Mercado, which is a giant Spanish market. Madelyn was excited because she finally got a tortilla warmer. We had lunch at the famous La Tierra Mexican restaurant, and had a nice afternoon roaming the large market.
After that it was to the hotel where we accidentally took a two hour nap.... that happens sometimes. After our nap we went to do some more shopping and went to this crazy burger and nacho place. I love both of those items so much, so a place that specializes in both?!? When can I move to San Antonio?! The burger was delicious, the nachos were great... a t-shirt was bought. We then came back to the hotel for some swimming and sauna. Madelyn has a much high tolerance for the Sauna than I do. I found out I'm a sauna wimp. Then, Madelyn beat me three games in a row in ping pong. ouch. I blame the sauna and my crappy paddle. A rematch will be happening soon!
The next mourning we went to a beautiful brunch place called Gunether House. It's this house that sits on the property of a Mill that makes all sorts of wonderful breads. Honestly, it was the best breakfast I've ever had. Hands down.
We then went to a really beautiful art museum called the McNay. I honestly don't remember once piece of art I saw because I was completely memorized by the architecture and tile of this old mansion. (see pictures)
After the museum we headed back home...mini vacation over. Back to work. Responsibility. ugh! We had an amazing time... enjoy the pictures and a BIG thank to Mr Marriot himself.... Robert!
