A visit to St Louis is not complete without a trip to Ramon’s.  This has been hubby’s favorite Mexican restaurant ever.  It became my favorite Mexican restaurant back in our dating years when he took me here for the first time.  He always judges Mexican food to this place.  I understand why.

So, this was the plan last evening for our sit down meal.  We have been doing so good on our healthy eating that we neither wanted this basket of chips that sat in front of us.

After dinner, hubby took me for a little drive thru his old hometown.  We passed by the old Collinsville water tower.

Drove by the worlds largest CATSUP bottle.  I was impressed.

But to see the Kahoks play football, would have the be the highlight of the day.

Our nephew Luke # 48 made us proud.

Even though the team lost, we left feeling we were already winners.  It was pretty amazing to hear screams from the stands to pass the ball to #48!  I couldn’t help but feel proud of all the hard work Luke does for his team.

Our nephew Trey, he was a hard one to catch.  But oh so cute!

Our great-nephew Austin showed up for the game too!  His grandma (my sis-in-law Chris) had just given him a cow bell to ring during the game.  Good job ringing that bell Austin!

Our nephew (body builder) Eric and his son Austin.  These two are two peas in a pod.

Children who sat right in front of us but were too cute and wanted their pix taken too.

Back home after the game.  Two very proud parents of four of the finest sons you will find.

Luke, Gerry and Trey.  We wish Eric would have been able to make it over after the game.

Gerry and Beth – Our newly engaged (this month) nephew.  She is such a doll, I totally love this girl and welcome her with open arms to the family.  They drove 3 hours one way just to see his brother play and to see us.  Great kids!

Chris had just finished taking care of Luke’s wounded arm after the game.  I think she was telling him to never get hurt like that again.  (I kid) She is such a great mom, loves her boys but I love how she lets them be boys.  She and my bro-in-law have done an amazing job with these guys.

As our evening came to a close, all felt right with the world and quality time with family.

I never tire of passing by the arch night or day, it’s such a beautiful sight to behold.

This wraps up another glorious day in St Louis.

Blessings – Debbie