Thursday, July 24, 2008

Family Beach Vacation

We are so lucky that we get to go to South Padre 2 times each and every summer. Early in the summer we go with our very dear friends













and then later the boys and I travel back to an extended family vacation. 2 of my out of state cousins and their children come in and we all spend time together in the sand and the surf catching up with one another and letting our kids get to know each other. What a great time we had this year!

The first day we spent together at the beach













The 2nd day we took an eco tour/dolphin watch tour. Wow! They drag the bottom of the ocean with a net to see what fabulous creatures they can catch and share with the children and adults alike. On our trip they found butterfly rays, several starfish, a squid, some crabs and several varieties of fish. The kids were amazed! Of course, spotting the dolphins was the highlight of the day. It was such a great trip!
B and one of the bigger starfish.





Syd and the butterfly ray.





Krista and Alex and a smaller starfish!








Lu and a special starfish whose name I cannot remember!





We love spending time with Mimi!






Ahhh.....the dolphins. Very cool!

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