Of course the beach was the main event of the Port Aransas experience, and where we ultimately spent most of our time. I was a little weary taking the camera down to the beach with all the sand and water but what I should have been scared of was the humidity and sunblock. After a while my lens was completely fogged up and I wasn't about to clean it around all that sand. I did get a few good shots before this happened.
Sadie was the first one in the ocean and played for hours in there running in and out of the waves. When we lived in San Diego she was NOT at all a water baby. It's nice to see her enjoy the beach more than when she was a baby.
Jack was a little more timid, rightfully so, with the big waves crashing in. He spent most of his time playing in the sand and the miniature pool we toted along. The odd thing about this beach was seeing cars drive up and down the sand through out the day.
It was nice to fill up the Willard's truck with all of our gear and get it to the beach in such a convenient manner, but we did NOT like having to worry about the kids getting hit by a car speedily driving by. Katherine and I had the idea to stick my stroller right in the middle of the beach so the cars would either have to stop or drive very slowly to get around the road block. It slowed them down but it was still a little worrisome. It was also little "redneck"ish but we're in Texas so I guess that's how they "beach it" here.
My sweet little Jack was quite a delight the whole day. He skipped his nap and you wouldn't have known. It takes a lot to get this kid in a bad mood. What kid wouldn't want to play in a giant sand box all day? I really enjoyed watching him play in the water, and latch onto a certain yellow truck that belonged to the Willards.
After watching him carry it around the ENTIRE trip, they were kind enough to give it to him. He still carries it around everywhere we go. if you see me at Target with Jack, that yellow dump truck is likely to be there as well. (this is when the lens got foggy...can you tell?)
And with the large waves and high tide came tons and tons of sea weed. I've never seen so much sea weed in all of my life. The community had bulldozers down there in the morning trying to remove it all but it was an endless battle with the waves bringing in more each day. We didn't mind it too much. It was definitely a sight to be seen. It's not everyday you see a bulldozer on the beach.
I really enjoyed just talking with Katherine and Dana. I don't think Moms get enough time to really sit down and talk to one another with out interruptions from the little ones. So great to have the dad's there to play with the kiddos while we relaxed for a while.
Of course when Sadie plays hard, she crashes hard too. It happens every time we go to the beach. Her eyes get all bloodshot and she becomes super cranky and irritable. This little lump is Miss Sadie after she had hit her quota of fun at the beach.
And this is our "sweet" Sadie after she had quite enough at the pool and her mom taking pictures.
We had great weather, warm water and fantastic company. I have to say it again...WE LOVE TEXAS!!
Of course the beach was the main event of the Port Aransas experience, and where we ultimately spent most of our time. I was a little weary taking the camera down to the beach with all the sand and water but what I should have been scared of was the humidity and sunblock. After a while my lens was completely fogged up and I wasn't about to clean it around all that sand. I did get a few good shots before this happened.
Sadie was the first one in the ocean and played for hours in there running in and out of the waves. When we lived in San Diego she was NOT at all a water baby. It's nice to see her enjoy the beach more than when she was a baby.
Jack was a little more timid, rightfully so, with the big waves crashing in. He spent most of his time playing in the sand and the miniature pool we toted along. The odd thing about this beach was seeing cars drive up and down the sand through out the day.
It was nice to fill up the Willard's truck with all of our gear and get it to the beach in such a convenient manner, but we did NOT like having to worry about the kids getting hit by a car speedily driving by. Katherine and I had the idea to stick my stroller right in the middle of the beach so the cars would either have to stop or drive very slowly to get around the road block. It slowed them down but it was still a little worrisome. It was also little "redneck"ish but we're in Texas so I guess that's how they "beach it" here.
My sweet little Jack was quite a delight the whole day. He skipped his nap and you wouldn't have known. It takes a lot to get this kid in a bad mood. What kid wouldn't want to play in a giant sand box all day? I really enjoyed watching him play in the water, and latch onto a certain yellow truck that belonged to the Willards.
After watching him carry it around the ENTIRE trip, they were kind enough to give it to him. He still carries it around everywhere we go. if you see me at Target with Jack, that yellow dump truck is likely to be there as well. (this is when the lens got foggy...can you tell?)
And with the large waves and high tide came tons and tons of sea weed. I've never seen so much sea weed in all of my life. The community had bulldozers down there in the morning trying to remove it all but it was an endless battle with the waves bringing in more each day. We didn't mind it too much. It was definitely a sight to be seen. It's not everyday you see a bulldozer on the beach.
I really enjoyed just talking with Katherine and Dana. I don't think Moms get enough time to really sit down and talk to one another with out interruptions from the little ones. So great to have the dad's there to play with the kiddos while we relaxed for a while.
Of course when Sadie plays hard, she crashes hard too. It happens every time we go to the beach. Her eyes get all bloodshot and she becomes super cranky and irritable. This little lump is Miss Sadie after she had hit her quota of fun at the beach.
And this is our "sweet" Sadie after she had quite enough at the pool and her mom taking pictures.
We had great weather, warm water and fantastic company. I have to say it again...WE LOVE TEXAS!!
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