What I Will Miss
Doug's first day of residency
July 1, 2002
Doug's first day of residencyJuly 1, 2002
2008 seemed so far off in the distance when we moved from New Orleans to San Antonio for Doug's Orthopedic training. But on the other hand it flew by WAY faster than I imagined. I found it hard to sit and jot my thoughts on our home, San Antonio, for the last six years. So, instead of documenting through writing I did it via the photos I came across. Some of the things I listed I most certainly won't miss, however it's interesting that once you leave a place special to your heart, the buggy things don't seem so buggy anymore. In no particular order, here are some of the things I discovered and will always remember...
1. Spirit day at Thornton.
2. Mile high sundaes at Champps Sports bar.
3. HEB grocery store.4. Freaky rain storms out of the blue.
4. The shopping
5. The state flower, the blue bonnets. I have never seen prettier wild weeds!
6. Watching our children grow up and play on our hand me down swing set (we passed onto our neighbors).
7. The Rim, especially at Christmas time. I love those wreaths!
8. My 3 & 4 mile walking loop. Despite the hot weather, San Antonio still remains green somehow.9. Humidity. Yes, I did just say that. There is something about humidity and your skin.
10. Making goodies for Doug's youth Sunday school class (he has been a teacher for 3 years).
11. Traditional Christmas Eve at the Alamo.
12. These two acting like dorks and dressing the same without planning.
13. Texas football. I don't think there is anything bigger here!
14. Playing blitz with the Wirthlin's and ALWAYS loosing. I kid you not, I suck at that game. (I think that is why they enjoyed inviting me over to play).
15. Girls night that we just started last September. I LOVE these girls!
16. My kitchen. I hope I love to cook in my new one as much as I have loved it here.
17. My kids riding the bus 551, (such a great luxury for me!) hello walking and riding our bikes.
18. Fiesta Texas during the summer.
19. This steakhouse. Yummo!
20. Meeting Doug at his favorite burrito joint, Freebirds.
21. 9th ward Halloween parties. We had so much fun each year dressing up (I hope it continues).
22. Walking these 27 steps.
23. Wearing winter jackets during cold days IN our house.
24. The big boots at Northstar mall.
Ortho Class 2007Erik, Flo, Ed, Will and Doug
24. The journey it took for Doug to become a doctor. It was hard at times, but the good out weighed the bad.
25. Seventh heaven sleep-overs.
26. Our babysitter Kirk.
27. Flores Country Store in Helotes, TX. Not too many restaurants have hats hanging from the ceiling. This is also where Willie Nelson made his big break.
28. Trash men that actually pick up your trash can and dump it. Hard labor. San Antonio is a little behind the times.
29. My boys will be lost without their Maryn.
30. Road construction EVERYWHERE. Ick. Currently the airport is a major mess.
31. Art the mailman. He is quite an interesting fellow. But, I have to give it to him how he knows most everyone. I'll admit once in a while it creeped me out. I'll never forget each time I saw him he always had a wet towel on his head to keep cool (he didn't want a photo with it on).
32. Haircuts by Sara. She moved on to Sacramento, I fear I won't find someone as good and cheap as her.
33. The San Antonio temple. It was neat to see a temple start from dirt and become a place to visit monthly.
34. Valero gas. I think San Antonio has some of the cheapest gas in the nation. I know AZ is higher than what we currently pay.
35. 85 cent refills at Valero, why I just discovered this about is month ago I will never know.
36. Crept Myrtl trees. (seen in above photo) I love the vivid colors and have 3 in my current back yard.
37. Our ward. Since the split there were several people I didn't get to know, however I still will really miss the people I did. It was a great ward.
38. The graffiti along Abe Lincoln Rd. Ha. This was a daily occurrence despite people cleaning it up.
39. Doug going on a hair strike. Look at that 80 flip. Oh, my!
40. Call at University Hospital. Not!
41. All day preschool for dirt cheap and only 1/2 mile from home!
Aaron Liddell, Jason and Nicole Richards
42. Holidays with friends. We had such an awesome support system!
43. Learning that being a homeowner isn't always easy. One thing is for sure Doug taught himself to do many skills we never would have done living in a rental.
44. Winning an award for the best Christmas lights in our neighborhood.
45. Rudy's BBQ.
This list could really go on (and I may add to it if I can think of more things) This definitely represents our life here and the things I will truly miss.
25. Seventh heaven sleep-overs.
26. Our babysitter Kirk.
27. Flores Country Store in Helotes, TX. Not too many restaurants have hats hanging from the ceiling. This is also where Willie Nelson made his big break.
28. Trash men that actually pick up your trash can and dump it. Hard labor. San Antonio is a little behind the times.
29. My boys will be lost without their Maryn.
30. Road construction EVERYWHERE. Ick. Currently the airport is a major mess.
31. Art the mailman. He is quite an interesting fellow. But, I have to give it to him how he knows most everyone. I'll admit once in a while it creeped me out. I'll never forget each time I saw him he always had a wet towel on his head to keep cool (he didn't want a photo with it on).
32. Haircuts by Sara. She moved on to Sacramento, I fear I won't find someone as good and cheap as her.
33. The San Antonio temple. It was neat to see a temple start from dirt and become a place to visit monthly.
34. Valero gas. I think San Antonio has some of the cheapest gas in the nation. I know AZ is higher than what we currently pay.35. 85 cent refills at Valero, why I just discovered this about is month ago I will never know.
36. Crept Myrtl trees. (seen in above photo) I love the vivid colors and have 3 in my current back yard.
37. Our ward. Since the split there were several people I didn't get to know, however I still will really miss the people I did. It was a great ward.
38. The graffiti along Abe Lincoln Rd. Ha. This was a daily occurrence despite people cleaning it up.
39. Doug going on a hair strike. Look at that 80 flip. Oh, my!
40. Call at University Hospital. Not!
41. All day preschool for dirt cheap and only 1/2 mile from home!
Aaron Liddell, Jason and Nicole Richards
43. Learning that being a homeowner isn't always easy. One thing is for sure Doug taught himself to do many skills we never would have done living in a rental.
44. Winning an award for the best Christmas lights in our neighborhood.
45. Rudy's BBQ.This list could really go on (and I may add to it if I can think of more things) This definitely represents our life here and the things I will truly miss.
