Annelise and I were lucky enough to tag along with Hiram on another destination wedding. Hiram shot Marcos and Nancy’s beautiful wedding in Queretaro, MX. You can see his wedding work here. Marcos and Nancy were wonderful hosts and proceeded to show us around Queretaro and San Miguel de Allende over the next few days.
Annelise did wonderful on the flight out there. She was trying to figure it all out; how to recline her seat…
How to put on her safety belt…
Even though she was recovering from a double ear infection (her first), she was perfectly behaved on the flight. She had her pacifier going up, nursed and slept through the landing.
We had a little girl time in the hotel as Hiram and Marcos prepared for the wedding…and had a bachelor night!
I even got some sweet kisses!
Then my sweet girl fell asleep on me. Oh well, cuddles are great for girls night, too!
The suitcase with Hiram and my clothes was the only bag that didn’t make it. We played a bit in the hotel room as we waited for it to arrive the next day. Annelise loved to pull up on the headboard…it was loose and would make a wonderful banging noise everytime she stood there. I just feel bad for the neighbours. (J/k, there wasn’t anyone on that side of us.)
The bride, Nancy, requested that Tako Kong make special tortas for her meal before the wedding. We grabbed a couple before Hiram took off to shoot the wedding. These were delicious. But spicy…spicy enough to burn my lips off…they are still recovering!
Tako Kong is a must go when in Queretaro. They serve delicious and innovative food. We tested out their coconut cocoa horchata while we were there and gave it a huge 2 thumbs up. When the owner found out that Hiram is also an artist, he asked if he would paint a king kong for their wall. Yes, of course! Annelise was pretty excited about the whole thing, too!
Later that afternoon, the suitcase arrived!! Hallelujah! A shower and change of clothes had never felt so good!
After we finally got ready for the day, us girls took to wandering the streets of Queretaro. A whole alley of hippies and trinkets to look at. I was happy!
We sat by a fountain for a little while and did some people watching.
We were serenaded by a violinist who was very entertaining!
We even found a gigantic Christmas tree! My kind of town square!
The next day while we were getting ready for the day, Annelise decided to give her Grandparents a call. 
Marcos and Nancy took us around Queretaro. We went on a tour of a convent.
The convent had a small garden and only in this garden, the thorns grow in the shape of a cross. On each thorn are three mini thorns in the approximate area where the nails would be on the crucifix. Very crazy beautiful.
Here is a view of the whole garden.
Hiram gave a workshop the next day, so we claimed it a girls day again. Full of relaxing, a little wandering and more yummy food! The workshop took place in our hotel, so Annelise welcomed the students!
The hotel had a fountain! Apparently this girl loves fountains.
We enjoyed the beautiful weather for a little while.
And watched, yep, another fountain! Beautiful.
The next day, Marcos and Nancy took us to San Miguel de Allende. Here is a view coming into the city.
The cathedral in the center of the town is just stunning.
I have never seen a more beautiful starbucks. San Miguel de Allende enforces regulations that the outside of the buildings remains the same to keep the culture and feel of the city. Its just perfect.
Annelise was given whipped cream by Nancy…I think she has a new best friend!
There were lots of fun toys to look at and play with in the outdoor markets.
Its all fun and games until someone puts on a mask. She is waiting for her Daddy to come out from behind it!
Here is a view down one of the many beautiful streets that we wandered.
There were pinatas everywhere! So beautiful and part of their Christmas decorations.
We had a little family time that evening and went on a family date! We found a little waffle stand…oh yum. All of us enjoyed the waffles with la lechera (condensed sweet milk) and chocolate chips. We will be making these at home…
The next day, we spent in Queretaro again. Here is another beautiful street in Queretaro.
Marcos and Nancy took us to beautiful botanical gardens. The sun, the gardens, the company. It couldn’t have been more perfect.
Annelise loved riding on her Daddy’s shoulders.
Here’s a little victory dance after they made it up the stairs…you can’t hear it, but just imagine sweet little girl giggles as they are dancing around. All of us couldn’t help but laugh along!
The rocks are formed with iron and make a wonderful clanking sound. Annelise enjoyed listening and dancing to the beat!
This is a statue of the only indigenous president in Mexico. Mexico is the only country to have had a president that was indigenous to their country.
Annelise and I took a little walk.
Pretty gardens.
We went to eat delicious seafood. Well, all of us, except Annelise. She did enjoy crackers, though, which she can now eat all by herself by taking little bites! She also washed those crackers down with water sipped through a straw! Another thing learned on this trip! Ok, proud Mommy rant over.
Getting ready for a plate full of deliciousness! I don’t have a pic of the meal, but all the sides that add flavor are just as appetizing.
Annelise double checking that Mommy made a good choice.
My sweet girl sharing her [soggy] cracker with her Daddy! Her wonderful Daddy excited that she is learning to share, even if it means eating a [soggy] cracker!
We walked the city for one last breakfast with Marcos before he took us to the airport. We had breakfast at a delicious bakery that served cafe con leche. A tall glass of creamy, sweet goodness.
We stopped into this baroque style church. The whole church was covered in beautiful decoration.
Annelise was a little sad about leaving and threw a fit in the car. I caught a pic of her crying, for the non-believers (she does cry occasionally!). But then started feeling really bad when her crocodile tears started pouring out. 
We made it to the airport just in time to check our bags, walk through security and walk right onto the plane. Perfect. Remember Annelise was vey well behaved on the first flight. Well, the way back was a little different. She did do a little light reading.
And found the sick bag…
She is at the age where she wants to be moving and exploring. Sitting in a small plane seat on a lap is not her idea of fun. Luckily, she only let out a couple screams and the flight was only 2 hrs long….
Marcos and Nancy, thank you so much for showing us around and making our trip so memorable! Annelise says thank you with kisses and a princess wave!
We are no exception. Our ornaments this year are felt! They are simple, but represent us as I see us this year.
