In March we purchased a beach house in Galveston and we love it. Most of Galveston Island is a bit scary but we are all the way at the southern tip and it is a private 1000 acre community. The beach is closed off so there is no driving allowed on that portion, the beach is groomed which is nice as all the Ike debris continually resurfaces, there are two beautiful pools, and lots for the kids to do. There is a small pond behind the house where we go crabbing with the boys. Brayden loves crabbing with his net. However, the water level is dropping dramatically in the heat so there is a rim of mud that Brayden (Mr. Type A) HATES to get on his shoes. I don't understand how he acquired such high standards of cleanliness, but it is funny. We go almost every weekend and have greatly enjoyed being beach bums!
The Houston Zoo is a fabulous way to spend a morning and we go often. On this trip Brayden's buddy Jake joined the fun. The boys loved looking at the elephants and riding the train that runs around the park surrounding the zoo. Little Ben slept through most of the trip! Now that it is so hot our activities will include the aquarium and children's museum as they have a/c!!
