Day 4....Padre Island

I realize this is like watching someone's vacation slides, but these photos and record of activity are more for me than anyone. I have never been one to have a journal, scrapbook or even have a photo album. So this is finally my way of having a scrapbook of sorts!

That aside, Day 4 brought us to Padre Island. We drove three hours, got into the public beach parking lot, and unloaded everything & everyone....and at the instant it poured! We loaded back up and went to the gift shops to browse for a bit and wait for the sand to dry out.

Finally, after renting a cabana, we settled in for a weenie roast and then swimming. Thank goodness we all wore our matching yellow Family Fun t-shirts because we lost Grace! After a panic-filled search, she was found....in the men's changing rooms! Now we can laugh about it, but it was scary at the time! At least we knew she wasn't swept away by the waves as she wouldn't even get close to the water until the end of the day.















It was definitely a Fun Family Day in the Sun! AND, when we got home, we didn't go swimming.... :)

Day 4....Padre Island

I realize this is like watching someone's vacation slides, but these photos and record of activity are more for me than anyone. I have never been one to have a journal, scrapbook or even have a photo album. So this is finally my way of having a scrapbook of sorts!

That aside, Day 4 brought us to Padre Island. We drove three hours, got into the public beach parking lot, and unloaded everything & everyone....and at the instant it poured! We loaded back up and went to the gift shops to browse for a bit and wait for the sand to dry out.

Finally, after renting a cabana, we settled in for a weenie roast and then swimming. Thank goodness we all wore our matching yellow Family Fun t-shirts because we lost Grace! After a panic-filled search, she was found....in the men's changing rooms! Now we can laugh about it, but it was scary at the time! At least we knew she wasn't swept away by the waves as she wouldn't even get close to the water until the end of the day.















It was definitely a Fun Family Day in the Sun! AND, when we got home, we didn't go swimming.... :)

Day 3, Part 2....Family Photos

After a yummy lunch at Whattaburger (we don't have these in ND), we returned to the hotel for a little rest. Later that day, we had a young lady who is learning photography take our family photos. Here are a couple of shots.




After the photo session, guess what we did? Yep, SWIMMING!

Day 3, Part 2....Family Photos

After a yummy lunch at Whattaburger (we don't have these in ND), we returned to the hotel for a little rest. Later that day, we had a young lady who is learning photography take our family photos. Here are a couple of shots.




After the photo session, guess what we did? Yep, SWIMMING!

Day 3, Part 1....Morgan's Wonderland

Day 3 brought us to Morgan's Wonderland, a fully-accessible park with rides, playgrounds, and activities for all people--with or without disabilities.
This was the first day we wore our matching "Family Fun in the Sun" t-shirts designed by our niece Alex!
Here is our crew taking in the many activities offered there....











This park was simply amazing! If you get a chance to visit, please do....you won't be disappointed!

Thanks, Morgan's Wonderland! We had a blast!