See you this summer, Galveston!

Going home!

This one seems to be ok!!! I think I am going to see if my Mom will take the mansion tours with me this summer! I have always wanted to do that!

Minor damage to one of the mansions.

More dead trees :(

Here is the church we have met my mom at in the past. Such a beautiful church (I love the way your voice echoes inside!)

This church did look like it sustained much damage (or was already repaired.) It was built back when the buildings (along with the mansions in Galveston) were built sturdy to withstand this type of storm. It was so cool to see it again!

Galveston after Ike...

It actually was pretty hard to tell anything so devastating had just occurred. There were things here and there but they have been rebuilding and cleaning up like crazy! The main thing that stood out the most, however, was the trees and grass and bushes and flowers. This time of year is usually quite colorful...this visit was not. All of the trees were standing but were dead had had no leaves. They were under salt water which killed them during the hurricane. Such an odd sight to see when you are used to being surrounded by colorful plant life during Spring Break. So sad! :(

The drive home from the beach...my boys look worn out!

Liam digging!

woo-hoo! Spring break time!

Ocean = awesome!

Angie's kiddos played so sweet! We have such awesome kiddos!

hahahaha...too cute, I have the exact same "back dimples" as Logan!

Perfect day!

Liam was in constant motion! Logan was a trooper and helped us chase him around!

The beach was fun!

Galveston is not Crystal Beach!

OK, I am bitter at stupid hurricane Ike...hurricanes suck! On the plus side, our kiddos stepped their little feet into the ocean again (after I swore I would not go back until my mom & step-dad were back home in Crystal beach) I really did not want to go back, I am still angry at Ike! Too many memories that stupid Ike took away. On the plus side, Galveston re-built their beaches so the kids had fresh, soft, cozy sand that was debris-free and nobody had to wear scuba shoes...on the down side, we were not at Crystal Beach and I had to use a port-o-potty (twice!) Super gross!

I miss hanging with my mom and step-dad and would wear scuba shoes every day (and use port-o-potties) if they were able to keep their home. I want Liam to have the same memories Logan does and I want my mom and step dad's house and belongings to please wash up near idyleview...I hate this, they are good people so this just sucks.

Ocean = awesome!

Beach time again!

Beach time...Galveston?

We miss Mom & John's home so much, and time visiting them! We went with my buddy Angie, and her three kids to Galveston. I have not been to Galveston in years but we were all on Spring break and Logan said it would not be the same without a trip to the beach. The last time these kiddos (who have grown up together) have visited the beach was 4th of July at Mom & John's house. I believe we have the photos in the archives here. Not going to lie, my eyes teared up a bit. Not the same but it really was nice to be playing in the ocean again! We had fun and Galveston will do, but we can't wait to visit the beach with Mom and John when they re-build at Crystal Beach! I really want Liam to share the same awesome memories that Logan had growing up with his grandparents. Always a super cool visit! (Galveston is not the same!!!)