Beach Bums

This past week we took a big old fashioned family trip down to the Texas coast. Richard and Suzy found an amazing home on the Copano Bay in Rockport. All the brothers and their families came down. It was so nice to slow down and enjoy the last of summer and each other. We did alot of visiting, eating and playing. We had a shrimp boil to celebrate Richard's birthday. Even though he wasn't feeling good, we were able to share some stories, laughs and chocolate cake together. On Wednesday the guys went out fishing with our guide, Scott. Luckily they had a successful fishing trip and we were able to have an amazing fish fry on our last night in Rockport.

Max had a blast playing with his cousin Isabel. They played chase, watched cartoons, ate snacks and swam like fish most of the time. I love seeing those two together! Maddie tried her hardes to keep up with the big kids, but she was also very clingy to her mommy most of the weekend. This trip made us all realize how important it is to make time to be with the family. Richard made sure we all heard him say these wise words: "Take care of each other, because family is so important and its all you have". I feel so blessed that we were able to get together and make some great memories.

 Honey bought the girls matching dresses and they looked precious in them. :)

 The sunset was wonderful. Max kept repeating, "the sun going down". I loved it!

 My little fishy. Thank God for whoever invented these puddle jumpers. I know they aren't the best in teaching them to swim, but they gave him the confidence to get in the water and gave me a break too.

 Isabel is such a big girl too! She was a good example for her little cousin Max. I could tell he was trying to keep up with her this weekend. They practiced sharing, dancing, swimming and she even motivated him to potty like a big boy!

 My handsome son.

 Me and my girl Maddie. This girl was a wild thang all weekend! She was running, screaming, eating and stealing the spotlight any chance she got.

 Our last full day we thought we would be brave and venture out to the Rockport beach. Thank goodness Shawn came after an early morning of fishing to help set up the tent. It made the afternoon at the beach much more enjoyable. Maddie loved the whole experience. Max on the other hand did not like the ocean. In his defense though the water was HOT! It felt like a hot tub. But he did like playing in the sand. Another thing he didn't like were the hermit crabs, but again who can blame him. He is my son for sure!