Palm Sunday Mass in San Fernando Cathedral

We went to mass Saturday evening at San Fernando Cathedral which is the oldest church in Texas. It was began March 9, 1731 when fifteen families of fifty-five settlers arrived from the Canary Islands and were welcomed in the name of King Phillip V of Spain. The church was completed in 1749 and the original walls still stand today forming what is now the sanctuary (the area around and behind the altar) of the present church. These walls are the oldest standing structure in the State of Texas. Mass was completely sung (basically a high mass without Latin) including the Passion Play. The music was done by the "San Fernando's Mariachi Choir" which was a 30 member band including trumpets, guitars, and guitarron. The girls were fascinated and absolutely wonderful after a long day of visiting the missions. Mackenzie took a few pictures around the church and pointed out all the saints, parts of the church, etc. She is definitely ready for First Communion.

Here are the girls sharing a quiet moment on the Riverwalk. How Sweet!!!!

We stayed at the Marriott on the River. The three oldest kids wanted to go swimming in the indoor heated pool. The pool was not heated enough. So they ended up in the hot tub.

San Antonio has a big St. Patrick's Day festival every year that included a parade down the river and the dying of the river GREEN.

And you can't go to San Antonio without seeing the Alamo....

Look Who is Sitting Up!!!

And as for Morgan....7 months old



Holding her own bottle.

Eating squash for the first time.

Loves Mommy's Gator hat.

And enjoys that exersaucer -- or is it the spoon that makes her smile.

Our little entrepreneurs seized the moment! Aunt Cathy (across the street) was having a gigantic garage sale. Sarah and Mackenzie got the idea to have a Lemonade/Gatorade stand. They sold Lemonade/Gatorade for a while and then decided to improve their sales by including candy. They made $16. They paid their hired hand, Abigail. And donated a portion to SVDP. They both plan to spend their take home at Target. I have yet to see a return on my capital, though. I looking forward to the dividend!

STARS After their First Victory

Mack hit a home run in their third game! They go into the bye week -- 3-0.