Ah....relaxation

We finally did make it down to Dallas/Fort Worth despite weather delays. We got down one day later than scheduled, but we were still lucky enough to keep our original itinerary to catch an evening flight down to South Padre Island for two nights. Ethan stayed with grandma and grandpa Snyder while mom and dad took some r&r on the beach. Oh, did we need it after all those travel delays!

It was so strange not having Ethan with us. Our first night, we went out to dinner and saw another family with a boy about Ethan's age. He did all the same things he was doing--banging on the table, grabbing things. I have to admit, I got a bit weepy and missed him so much! The next day was spent lying on a chair underneath a huge umbrella, gazing at the ocean. We were there literally there 10am-5pm (with a lunch break, of course!). It was perfect!

That evening we had a very nice dinner at the hotel next door...the Sheraton, a leisurely stroll along the strip, some Italian gelato, and another walk along the beach. And the next morning, we were off back to Dallas!