Thanksgiving week, part 1

Cooper, Katie and I left town for Thanksgiving break. After visiting my mom in Temple and taking my sister Melane and nieces Brooke and Molli to Austin, we continued south to San Antonio to spend a couple of days with Melissa and her family.

The list of firsts without Steve continues, and none of them get any easier. This was our first visit to Melissa's since Steve passed away. Our first road trip. Our first visit with my mom.

We are blessed to be surrounded every moment by lots of people who love us and care for us.

Cooper and Katie on the grounds of the Alamo

Cooper, Tyra and Katie at the Alamo

Cooper, Thalia, Melissa and Dylan on a river taxi

Carys and Katie

Cooper relaxing in the Japenese garden at the San Antonio Botanical Garden

Cooper, Katie, Thalia and Carys examining ducks at the Piney Woods pond