Where Texas Was Won...

We went on a quick overnighter to the San Jacinto Monument before John left.  This is the spot the final battle of the Texas Revolution was fought and we won independence from Mexico.

John and James opted to nap in the car while the girls visited the museum.  I've become a Houston history buff so I was in heaven seeing relics I have read and seen documentaries about. 

I have a historical crush on Sam Houston.  He was an incredible leader who stuck to his convictions and loved Texas. 

A two hour nap later and the boys joined me inside the museum.   James and I took the elevator to the top to look at the breathtaking view of the bayous below...

Across the street is the resting place of Battleship Texas.  This ship fought in both world wars.

James carried his binoculars around all weekend.  He believes when they are around his neck he is Indiana Jones.

This monument is the largest monument in the world.  15 feet taller than Washington's.  We were a day early for the reenactment battle (picture Sweet Home Alabama with Reese Witherspoon) but we were able to see some the actors and sets.

The battle only lasted 18 minutes.  9 men from Sam Houston's army lost their lives while 650 of Santa Anna's died.  I am guessing avenging Alamo is the bedrock of Texas pride.

After sightseeing we checked into our hotel and went down the street to a sea food restaurant on the shipping channel.  This was the view from our table.

We enjoyed a delicious Cajun dinner with alligator, po-boys, and shrimp etouffet.  It was a fabulous  day with our little family...Night, not so much.  John and the kids caught the flu so we ended up driving the forty-five minutes home at four in the morning.  I am learning that you win some, you loose some when you travel with kiddos.  XOXO, Jess