Sunday, April 23, 2017

Galveston

During Spring Break, Mimi and the boys and I decided to do a little traveling in the Houston/gulf area.  The boys had never been to Galveston so we went there for the day.  It was a beautiful day but quite chilly so we skipped the beach and had other fun things planned.
 Watching the big boats, birds and fish
 We took a dolphin tour which was really fun!
 Next, it was time to visit an old timey ice cream and candy shoppe.  The boys each enjoyed a delicious shake. I just love this "action" shot!! 

 Greetings from Galveston
 They had never seen a telephone booth


 Next we toured an old submarine used in war.  Connor said this was his favorite part of the trip.




 We then all played on the nearby playground.







It was fun trying new things! What's not on here is the tremendous sleepy tantrum Drew threw, only to take a 10 minute nap, then lie awake until about 10:00pm!!!  We were staying in a hotel so it was a bit of a difficult evening, but we made it through!!

Day #2 up next...

Monday, April 10, 2017

Rodeo

Last year we missed the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo so we decided to join our friends, the Kirks, and check it out this year.  Two adults + 6 kids=a lot of fun!!! :)







 Planting their seeds




 Drew loved the petting zoo!!

 I love Reid's expression in this one!













 Drew had had enough excitement!















 It was so much fun!
 
And on a sad note, we said goodbye to these dear friends.  They moved up to a small town in North Texas and we are so sad!!!! It seems like every time the  kids and I find great friends, they leave us and move to North Texas!!!