Vacation #1: Galveston

For years, Waylen's family has taken trips to Galveston for a week each summer. There are quite a few of us that go including aunts, cousins, second cousins, etc., and we set up camp in two houses that are next door to each other on the sandy beach. This was our first trip there since 2008 and I think we were all ready for the adventure; especially since this would be the first time we were going with kiddos. I know I was really looking forward to seeing the ocean and all its greatness through Scarlet's eyes for the first time.

It did not disappoint!

As we drove into Galveston and took a right at the Seawall, Scarlet caught her first real glimpse and yelled, "Oh! Hello Ocean!" It was as if she knew what she had been looking for and was overjoyed to finally discover it. The words made both Waylen and I very happy.

The trip was really great for everyone. The weather cooperated for the most part and it was an extremely relaxing time. Scarlet LOVED the water and woke us up with those words every morning. She was hard to keep dry and clean most of the time because as soon as we changed her out of her bathing suit, she was right back in the water again...in a clean dress or shorts.

It all went by way too fast and I'm already looking forward to our next beach trip!

Here are a few of our favorite pics from the week:

A view of the house (our was the one in the middle and Cindy's sisters stayed in the blue one to the left).

What the house looked like right after breakfast and right before everyone headed down to the beach.

 Cousin Kendall loves Will.

Scarlet loved her personal-sized beach chair and that it had a cupholder just for her.

Will chilled by the waves as well.

Can't forget about Daddy.

Scarlet loves her cousin Tyler a bit too much sometimes. There were hurt knees, shoulders, heads, and feelings from a few too many hard hugs over the week-long trip.

Kendall and Scarlet helping Aunt Krista make dessert one night.

We took an awe-inspiring trip to the Rainforest Cafe. It was our first time there and it was a HUGE success.

 Will wasn't sure what to think...

 So he tried on a few different emotions...

But Scarlet loved the fishtanks. 

She loved everything else about it as well...even the thunderstorms.

 

Outside with Daddy. You can tell how humid it is in Galveston because I couldn't keep my lens from fogging up when we were outside.

A little flirt already...Will with cousins Kendall and Karli.

Running on the beach with Gumball and Addison. 

Waiting for the water to really reach her.

"Ewwww momma! Dirty." Sand between the fingers.

Scarlet and Gumball

Meanwhile, back at the ranch...Daddy and Will

Scarlet got a bit sick about half way through our trip and couldn't go in the water. Instead, she would sit on the porch with Aunt Debby and yell at all the kiddos.

Kendall joined her on the last night.

The view from our deck at sundown. Goodbye beach, we'll see you soon!