Of the Marines on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue

- Chester W. Nimitz

out of all the things we did on our honeymoon, the National Museum of the Pacific War, was one of the most intriguing.  when we had the idea of traveling to Fredericksburg, we didn't even know they had a museum of this type there, let along of this magnitude.

we walked by it several times, thinking meh, we can always do this if there is nothing else.  well that happened.  it rained the first two days we were there and it was quite cold out for being the first of May in Hill Country.  so we stopped inside.  WOW! this museum was numerous buildings we found, and for the price, (i think it was like 12 dollars a person or something), it was fantastic.  the admission was good for 2 or 3 days so you could come back multiple times, so you didnt have to rush through it in one visit.  on day 1, we spent 1 - 2 hours in there..  day 2, 3 hours.  and that was just inside....  (outside museum finds, memorials and peace garden will be another post.)

they also host a series of live re-enactments through the year that showcase pieces of the Pacific War.  unfortunately we were not there during one of the events, but i'm sure it would definitely be worth seeing.

above are just a few of the several pictures i took while we were there.
1. this was a tank that was used in the pacific war - right next to the exhibit they had a video running about this particular mission.  they were interviewing one of the men that was assigned to that vehicle. while out the field, the tank was bombed - thus the large hole in front on the left hand side of the photo.  he went on to explain how he knew he had to make it out of this vehicle, but he was only one of the survivors.  he talked about having to manuveur himself around his fallen comrades to climb out of this hole, only to be in a line of fire. 

talk about chaos!

2.  a-bomb.  going into this room was crazy.  it gave me goosebumps.   well most of the museum did, but this room inparticular.   the bomb sirens were ringing and you could feel cold wind circulating the room.  made you feel like you were there.  so weird.  so eerie.


3. this i think was my most favorite of the items - a bit bittersweet. this flag came from a group of men/women who had become POWs during the war.  they refused to leave their flag so they took it apart and shoved the pieces into their clothing to hide it from the enemy.  as you can tell they managed to keep it hidden.

where "Everybody's Somebody"

i must admit this was probably one of my most favorite of the places we visited.  Luckenbach that is.  most people would be like what?  WTH is Luckenbach?  But if you are a real southerner at heart or listen to enough country music, you definitely know all about it.

i thought we were never going to find this place.  it literally is one of those blink and you'll miss it kind of towns.  should i even call it a town?  the only way to get there is via dirt road if that gives you any kind of idea how far out in the middle of no where this place is. and all Luckenbach comprises of is the Post Office with bar in back & dance hall.  theres a couple other buildings like outhouses and sheds, but its literally just a post office with a stage.

this place was kind of like a spectacle.  i mean knowing all the rich history it holds. the things that took place here. and all the amazing people that have been through there at one point in their lives.  and by history, it was no alamo, but this is good rich history that warms the soul.

fields of color

one of the days while we honeymooned in Texas Hill Country, we headed to Wild Seed Farms to explore.

driving into Fredericksburg, I told husband we HAD to visit. 

it was an absolutely gorgeous place, and i recommend anyone who has the opportunity, to stop by & pay them a visit.  during certain months, they do picnics in the fields with live music.  so jealous we couldn't partake in this, but maybe one day soon, the husband and i can venture down to Hill Country with some friends for a little weekend adventure and maybe just maybe we can picnic in the fields. 

more to come from Fredericksburg.  still lots of places to share with you. 

some of our first days.....

as husband and wife..

I know I'm just finally getting around to it (procrastination much?!), but here are pictures from our honeymoon to the quaint and ever so wonderful Fredericksburg.

We did & saw alot of different things while away.

Stayed in my first ever B&B. Mark that off my bucket list!

The World's Largest Working Wildflower Farm.

An amazing museum about the Pacific War.

A trading post.

Experienced a little German heritage.

Walked a sight fufilling street.

And had LOTS of amazing German food.

I will post more pictures of each experience throughout the next few days.  I promise.

little notes



dear cheescake factory,
your ultimate red velvet cheesecake is like heaven.  my waistline is thanking you, even though it probably shouldn't be.

dear mother nature,
umm hello... its fall.. it has been since friday... why doesn't it feel like it yet?  this impatient girl is definitely getting impatient waiting for the temps to cool off.

dear husband,
sorry for freaking out in the department store yesterday and having a meltdown in the truck. its things like the ultimate red velvet cheesecake that keep me from feeling my hottest. thank you for loving me always. i love you.

dear state fair of texas,
you start friday.  i can't wait for our annual visit!

dear texas rangers,
you clinched the division again.  thank you!  baseball will last just alittle longer for me this year.

dear primetime television,
i love you probably more than i should.  but thank you for being a regular staple in my evening activities again. you surely did not disappoint last week and i hope you dont this week either or for many weeks to come.