Mini Vacation: Part Two

After the funness at the batthship and a quick ferry ride (though the ferry line was NOT so quick, but whatever, it was Brent and Seth's first ferry ride...EVER! So, it was time.) we headed to Kemah boardwalk for some fun and food.

The boardwalk is SUPER cute! Reminiscent of Coney Island, NY, or at least what I imagine it would be like if I were there in the summer vs. winter. Winter, is not so much fun...cold, they close the bathrooms early (which is a BIG problem if you're Brent and have to go...it's a funny story now though), and there are crazy, homeless people yelling at...someone? something? aliens? Also, it's the LONGEST subway ride ever only to discover there is nothing there...anyways, that was way off topic. Kemah=cute: Shopping, rides, face painting, a flame thrower, food...basically everything you would expect in a carnival environment.

After touring the grounds we ate at the Aquarium. The food was ok; I was satisfied. The most fun part though is, of course, the fact that you are in a huge aquarium with fish all around!

We could see the tail of the eel, but he was mostly hidden. We sat and waited for a while long time before he finally emerged...it was worth it! He was so creepy looking! EWW! Oh, and you may notice one picture that seems to not belong, but it does. Yes, there was a Christmas store. If you know my husband, you understand why we had to venture in, in July. Also, at 9:30 (I think) every Friday in July they had a firework show. We were lucky enough to make it to the very last one of the season. (Brynlynn slept through the entire display. Of course.)

(sorry this picture looks kind of weird...it was REALLY dark. I tried to edit/lighten, so now it's distorted...*sigh*)

This was right behind our table....piranhas!

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The next day, was the day that I was REALLY excited about. Our FIRST beach trip as a family! Sure, it's not Hawaii or Mexico, but it was perfect for the event.

Getting ready to go!

I couldn't have asked for a better baby! She was never fussy despite the heat/humidity. We were very fortunate that the day wasn't as hot as it typically would be thanks to (tropical storm) Don. We also had a large umbrella to chill under...which is where she spent most of her time.

This is what happens when mom leaves her with Aunt Tanlee and Uncle Seth...

I have a LOT more picture, and videos of her in the water with our waterproof camera. ....but I currently, am not entirely sure where the cable to upload them is. I'm sure the little fairy that steals misplaces everything else around here is responsible. I'll post them once I find it.