A Gorgeous Day

Today was 75 degrees and sunny, so how could we not go out adventuring? We spontaneously decided to go to the McNay Art Museum. My only regret is I didn't dress us for the occasion. It is a beautiful place to take pictures and the boys love running around on the grounds. It was Chuck's first time to go, and he was impressed with what a beautiful place it is. Thus, he took most of the pictures.


[This one was totally un-staged. Charlie loved imitating the statues!]


[We managed to get Chance to smile for the camera...not always an easy feat!]


[Both boys enjoyed climbing a tree.]




[We even got a side profile of baby3.]


It was a fantastic day, and tomorrow promises to be more of the same! Not bad for January!

The one thing that has made me feel like a prisoner in my own home over the last 2 weeks is Cedar Fever. Since we received extra rain this year, the cedar pollen is even more abundant. And since I'm pregnant, there's nothing I can take to help me cope. Even as we discussed getting out today, I was leery of the effects the pollen would take on my sinuses. However, I had read an article about a product that is only made here in San Antonio, and not on a large scale, but a little "Institute" makes it. It's called "Cedar X" and it's an aromatherapy thing. I don't know much about aromatherapy but this one makes sense to me...It's a bit of Cedar oil plus other things, and you dab a little on your wrists, and that amount of Cedar is enough to keep your allergies at bay for about 4 hours. It wasn't very expensive, and it's safe for pregnancy, and I read tons of testimonials about how it works, so we picked it up on our way to the museum. Did it work?! It sure seems like it. I didn't sneeze once while we were there, which is huge. I've been sneezing and having itchy, watery eyes non stop for over a week. And it's even more pronounced if I step outside. So, basically this stuff gives your body enough Cedar to cause your immune system to chill out. It's not a drug, so no side effects, yay! Anyhow, if you want more info, here's the website: Cedar X. You may have to scroll down to find it. Here are a few articles on it: Daily Times, My SA, and WOAI. Here are the testimonials, too. And also, I have a few samples, so email me if you want one.

I wouldn't wish Cedar allergies on anyone, but if you do indeed have it, I hope you can find some relief soon...and get outside and play in this gorgeous weather!