Remember the Alamo
Monday, March 3, 2008 at 06:06AM On Friday, Natalya came home and asked if we could go to the Alamo on Sunday because it was a "Texas holiday." I asked, "What Texas holiday?" She couldn't remember. We obliged and went to the Alamo today. Come to find out that today in history is the day that Texas declared independence from Mexico.
The necessity of self-preservation, therefore, now decrees our eternal political separation.
We, therefore, the delegates with plenary powers of the people of Texas, in solemn convention assembled, appealing to a candid world for the necessities of our condition, do hereby resolve and declare, that our political connection with the Mexican nation has forever ended, and that the people of Texas do now constitute a free, Sovereign, and independent republic, and are fully invested with all the rights and attributes which properly belong to independent nations; and, conscious of the rectitude of our intentions, we fearlessly and confidently commit the issue to the decision of the Supreme arbiter of the destinies of nations.
Well, what do you think of that? Anyway, field trip photos:
Vienne would be like this on Natalya all the time if Natalya let her. She doesn't. This one is My Best Shot. Somewhere downtown near the parking lot. Go see where others have been this weekend.
Reader Comments (23)
I love it! It's as if her shirt is part of the backround. Color and all.
I'm a fellow Texan (Austin) and have yet to see the Alamo. <gasp>!
Maybe next week over Spring Break.
Wonderful photos! I love the second one, and the one of the girls, of course. What a great mom, taking them on these field trips. :)
i love the perspective of that second shot. it's so graceful and serene. looks like fun field trip!
great pics! i've never been to the alamo and i'm ashamed to say never even seen a picture so thanks for sharing those. beautiful! i really need to start traveling more.
great field trip! the photo of the girls is gorgeous! it is usually the other way around over here...em is always trying to hug on ad and she is just not as "touchy feely!"
I've been to the Alamo..great shots, brings back memories. We used to take road trips every summer and have cousins in the area. Beautiful shots as usual!!
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Great photos. I especially love the second one.
Great photos!! I love that last one especially...so cool. A regret I have is that we will leave Texas without getting to visit the Alamo ;-( Maybe we will make a trip one day!
I want to go there one day. That last shot is hilarious! Gotta love big sistas! Wish I had one! :)
love the pics from the Alamo. The second one is striking!
And sisterly love - isn't it great. when it's tolerated.
That second shot is just breathtaking ! I love it. I've never been to the Alamo. I can see one day I'll need to visit it !
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I love the Alamo pics, we plan to go there in a few weeks. Love that graffiti door!
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I love the picture them together - what a great shot! She sure does love her big sis!
And the shots from the Alamo are just beautiful - it makes me want to go there!
darn, you've done it again - great pictures!!!I am impressed. I thought the Alamo ones were great but then the last one stole my heart!
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beautiful! and i am so jealous of that weather.
Wow great pictures! the second one is stunning! I love the processing. And the last one of the girls, well, perfect, as usual.
PS - you had your own dark room for a while? LUH-KEY!! (you're right about the chemicals, though.) No wonder you are so good at photography!!! Thanks for the supportive comments on those OLD shots. :)
We'd love to tsee that someday. How great you live in driving distance of it! Love that last shot, so bright and fun! Her shirt matches the door perfectly!
Thanks Melody, I really enjoyed that brief visit to such a momentous place. The second photo is so full of emotion. If walls could speak. Love your bsm too.
all 3 are amazing! i think i like the 2nd one the best, but how can i resist the beautiful girls?? :)
I will add some pics next week. we are giong to the Alamo for a 4th grade field trip. YAY!!
What beautiful girls!!! Finally got caught up on all your blogs. Loved reading them. Realized how much I've missed. My two boys would love your two girls. Will be in SA Easter weekend. Maybe we could meet for lunch. t