We took a last minute trip down to Mustang Island (outside of Corpus Christi on the way to Port Aransas) the last week in August. We stayed at the Seagull Condos, where we spent almost 20 years as kids. It was good to be back - this time with my own kids. It was crazy to see them enjoying the same pool and running the same spaces that Amanda, Andrea, Byron (my cousin) and I used to as kids. Most schools were back in so it was quiet and we had the place to ourselves. Byron took vacation time that whole week we were there so we got to seem his family plenty, which was so nice! He works for TABC so it's cool to hear his stories :) He and Cara have Emily (3 y.o.) and Jackson (6 months) and this was our first time to meet Jackson so it was really special! Ma enjoyed the whole week so much and I'm so happy she and my mom made the trip!
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| The condo |
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| Ma meeting Jackson for the first time! |
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| My cousin Byron with his baby boy |
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| Ma and Walker having a heart to heart |
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| *kisses* |
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| Proud Mama: Not one sunburn for the entire family! My fair baby stayed covered up like this the whole time. :) |
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| He clearly needed a little lovin' ;) |
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| Byron with his daughter, Emily |
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| We loved our lazy time in the condo too! |
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| We spent one day at the Texas State Aquarium - I love that place! |
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| Grayson in awe of the fish |
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| Shark! |
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| Emily and Grayson exploring together |
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| Grayson petting a baby shark |
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| Grayson sitting like a little man. I dress them in coordinating outfits to stifle his growing up ;) |
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| Walker doesn't sit still for pics these days! |
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| Emily and Gray touching stingrays |
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| There is an otter on my head! ;) |
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| I mean, no words... |
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| Ma with her 4 great-grandchildren - this was not an easy photo to get! :) |
The rest of the trip was a mix of relaxation and lots of work! Packing bags, snacks, waters, sunscreening and changing kiddos, swim diapers, pooping in swim diapers, removing wet swim diapers with poop in them, toys, towels, pacifiers that fall in sand, baby eating sand, pack everything sandy back up, head up, baths, changing kiddos, more towels, hanging wet clothes and towels to dry.....and then it's LUNCH TIME. That is JUST the morning! And then you do it all over again after nap. It's a lot of work! But naps after the beach are some of the best and we all took advantage. :) Not having schedules or anywhere to be was so nice. And we loved having Beau all to ourselves that week. I think we both agree that we prefer Destin sand and beaches to South Texas (duh) so we are going to try to get back to Destin (Seaside, really) next year. Overall, loved seeing our family and had a great trip with a lot of great memories!
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