It’s time for Sizzling Summer Vacation Spectacle!! Kristin from We Are THAT Family is hosting this fun carnival for us to get a peek at what everyone was up to this Summer. For all the “regulars” this is a little bit of a summer “re-run” (the pics are still great y’all) and welcome to those of you who’ve popped by for the first time. So glad you’re here!
Ever since I was a little girl my family has gone on a summer vacation. Whether it was a few hours drive down to the Gulf coast of Texas or a road trip to Washington D.C., my parents prided themselves on taking us somewhere every year.
This is always been something I knew that I would want to pass on to my kids. I want them to see something as awesome as the Grand Canyon and frankly someday I want to see it through their eyes, from their anticipation before we arrive and then ultimately their complete and utter awe of its vastness and beauty.
I want them to have the same memories that I had as a child of glorious scenery, the open road before us, lunch out of the trunk of the car and time with family that is irreplacable.
This year we took our boys to the ocean and although it was The B Man’s second time, it was Little G’s first and the memories are so sweet. We went with my brother and his family as well as my parents and I am so glad that my sons were able to spend time like this with their cousins and grandparents (oh and aunt and uncle too!).
We did all the things you do at the beach – frolicked in the water, shopped for cheesy souvenirs, went out to the fishy smelling pier and ate seafood. It was too short but a fun time and I am so glad to continue this tradition that my parents began so many years ago.
Here are some of my favorite pics from our time there down in Port Aransas (Mustang Island), Texas. Oh the memories…
Go check out all the other fun vacation stories at We Are THAT Family and if you have some fun to share, join the party. There’s even prizes too! : )
Lovely pictures! Looks like y’all had a great summer. I’ve been to Mustang Island once and thought it was really pretty- ya know for Texas beaches 😀
We love a trip to the beach at my house! Almost nothing better.
Such fun! There were some new ones in there too, I love the bridge…or do I just have a terrible memory?
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ah…summer came and went. Can you believe it? Love those photos! 🙂
Great photos!
Fun post.
Love the beach…a week is never long enough!
Fantastic pics! I agree totally, it’s really important for kids to get those special holiday memories. We go on a family vacation every summer and it’s the one time of year I look forward to more than any other.
Your post has made me realise how LUCKY I am that we live by the beach … I can’t imagine not spending every day there in summer, and having to actually go away to see it. Won’t be taking it forgranted so much in the future, that’s for sure 🙂
Beautiful pictures! Looks like y’all had lots of fun!
Great pictures, my daughter is yelling “beeeeeeeeach” right now! I am posting my vacation I took last week. I also want my dughter to experience traveling, we go to Maine every year and this year she went to Hawaii. Thansk for sharing!
I know how much fun you guys had at the beach. Now that stupid hurricane better not screw with it. Darn you Gustav.
When are we doing dinner again?
How fun! Love the big family picture. Definitely frame worthy!!!
thanks for the rerun 🙂
can i come next summer?
Terrific vacation, love the photos!
what a fun vacation!!!!
Is that really Texas?! I must get with you and find out more details–those beaches are darn right perty 😉
Looks like great fun.. we did so much this summer I don’t know if I could just pic a few pictues.
I think you did well on yours.. they are very pretty and show how much fun you had. We went camping a few times this summer and then went to the ocean and to D.C. and then a few weeks later went to Gatlinburge, then my dad bought a boat and we have been spenting time on the lake.. Then my computer died so I haven’t got a chance to blog about most of the summer.. but I’m getting around to it slowly.
We love the beach and wish we were there right now. Its so relaxing and fun to be at the beach with family.
The beach is always my favorite place to relax. Thanks for sharing the pics!
It’s so fun, meaningful and fulfilling to pass along our family traditions to our children. I haven’t been to Port Aransas in so long, but my boys would love a trip to the beach. Looks like you guys had a blast!
I’m SO jealous of your warm sandy beaches! Send some sand to me, k? I’m tired of pebbles!
You got some great pics on your vacation! I love it down there, but haven’t been in AGES! Maybe next year when Cole is a year old an can sort-of enjoy it!
Um, yeah. Next year can I come on your family vacation?? Please pretty please?? I will help cook!!
Your pictures look like so much fun!