Galveston, Oh Galveston

First off, my new post is up over at Larger Families, and this week the topic is “Siblings”. What? You haven’t been there yet? Well, what are you waiting for? There are tons of fun posts to read by some amazing writers. So, go on, get. Go read. I can wait……….(tapping fingers and humming)

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So, I just got back from spending 3 days in my old stomping grounds. We have not lived there for 10 years now, but it will always feel like home to me. So many wonderful memories Bill and I made there! Bill was BOI, or Born On the Island. So was our first son. We still have close family on the island, so I feel like I am coming home as I drive across the causeway to my past.

What is more fun than staying at a house directly on the bay? Well, that would be staying at a bay house for free with 3 of your best friends and their kiddos……13 kiddos to be exact. In a 2 bedroom house. It was wild, chaotic, hilarious and just plain fun. The kids ranged in ages from 15 months to 11 years. The mothers drank margaritas and frozen pomegranate martinis in the evenings. It was necessary, because our ears were bleeding and we had to dull the pain.

The Motley Crew

What was a day at the beach with 13 kids like? Mind numbing. Very fun, but mind numbing. Especially the part where my son was surfing about 10 feet from a shark that was feeding on some schooling mullet. I calmly waded out and told Cory to move down the beach about 20 feet. He asked why, and I told him “Jelly fish”. Sharks are just a fact at the beach. I have surfed among them most of my adult life, so I usually don’t get psyched out by them. My friends, however, were a bit more impressed and their kids exited the water. Later I told Cory about the shark and he said “Coooool!!” Thataboy!

If you ever make it to Galveston, do not miss a visit to Moody Gardens. It is fabulous, and the aquarium is a must.

Mia watching the fish at Moody Gardens

Watching the fish

Viewing sharks through glass, instead of from the top of your surfboard
Looking for sharks

Tiny hands on glass
Checking out the fish

The moment came when I needed a group shot. The boys were less than thrilled.
Thrilled to be in yet another group phot

Now the big question……has this become a Photo Blog, or a Travel Blog?