A little more of our trip to Galveston (I know I am slow getting these up!)
The condo had two different pools we could swim at. One had a lazy river and on our arrival we found out that the crabs would come up the shore at night and many would end up falling into the pool. We spent two mornings going diving for crabs in the lazy river. Hollie did all the catching the first morning since the boys were fishing but the second day all the kids got into it and caught the crabs. Corbin had a new best friend. He carried the bucket of crabs around and swam with them all morning. He would take one out and carry it around. Even Sophia decided she liked the crabs and was holding them. After swimming all morning we would take our bucket out to the bay and help save the crabs and release them back into the ocean. The younger kids were so excited to show the crabs to the older boys when they got back from fishing and let them know we caught 8 crabs while they went fishing.
Corbin and Abigail at the clubhouse pool. The big kids found a game room and played pool and air hockey while we stayed outside and swam. We walked out the to the beach and played in the sand and waves then came back to the clubhouse to swim for awhile. It was a beautiful place and we really enjoyed relaxing and having fun together.
Abigail by the lazy river.
Braden and Nathan were out enjoying the waves as much as possible. The enjoyed the wave board and splashing in the waves.
The grand sand castle.
Tanner and Aiden flying a kite.
In doors the boys had fun too. The DS was a favorite activity (when they were not kicked of and told to go play). The boys didn't even have to play themselves. They loved Tanner's skill on the DS to help them. They would sit and watch him play all day.
Our condo was very nice. We had three bedrooms and even with 14 people we fit fairly well. A couple kids had to double bunk but they didn't mind. There was room for kids to play, a nice kitchen, and a living room to hang out in watching TV and playing games. There were lots of new card games taught and the kids had fun playing with us.
In the evenings when the tide was out we enjoyed exploring the bay. Hollie, Ethan, Elizabeth, and Braden went out far our last night there and found hermit crabs, clam shells, and other sea creatures. They had to walk out in the mud and go exploring and had a great time. Abigail couldn't quit handle the squishy slippery mud so we turned back and took pictures instead. It was beautiful out there as the sun went down.
Tanner and Aiden flying a kite.
In doors the boys had fun too. The DS was a favorite activity (when they were not kicked of and told to go play). The boys didn't even have to play themselves. They loved Tanner's skill on the DS to help them. They would sit and watch him play all day.
Our condo was very nice. We had three bedrooms and even with 14 people we fit fairly well. A couple kids had to double bunk but they didn't mind. There was room for kids to play, a nice kitchen, and a living room to hang out in watching TV and playing games. There were lots of new card games taught and the kids had fun playing with us.
In the evenings when the tide was out we enjoyed exploring the bay. Hollie, Ethan, Elizabeth, and Braden went out far our last night there and found hermit crabs, clam shells, and other sea creatures. They had to walk out in the mud and go exploring and had a great time. Abigail couldn't quit handle the squishy slippery mud so we turned back and took pictures instead. It was beautiful out there as the sun went down.
Mark did a lot of helping boys with the fishing and caught a few himself.
Braden and one of his catches.
The biggest catches of the day on the ship (not caught by us but maybe in a future trip!)
Everyone enjoyed the morning on the boat. The boys thought it was the best time of the trip. The first stop fishing was by the sunken ship and everyone was catching. The were baiting with cut up squid and it was pretty gross and messy but the fish were really great to catch. The captain moved the boat after awhile and the waves were strong causing a few of our fishermen to move up top and try to breath the fresh air and keep from getting too sick. Even with the rocking boat the reports of the morning was that it was definitely a great morning.
Tanner and Corbin... my favorite picture. They are handsome!
