galveston beach

My dad had a great idea to go to Galveston Island.

So we went.

My kids have never been to the beach before, 

and I can't fathom when they might ever get the chance to go again,

so I was hoping for a great family picture to mark the occasion.

We did get a picture, kind of, with Samurai Jane over there.

ha.

Colette, as always, was a little hesitant at this new place. 

Mitchell preferred not to bask in the sun. 

Grandpa Gary made sure he was always nice and shaded. 

he's always up to something...

Galveston Island, being an island, had a really fun ferry ride. 
Here is Colette and Mitchell with Grandma and Grandpa.

I loved the golden rays of this sunset.
We spotted a dolphin!

But our basking in the much needed sun, 

quickly turned into roasting our poor skin. 

I strongly advise you to always put sunscreen on your kids!

You just never know.

I thought to myself, they need the sunshine!

It's overcast anyway...

Tell that to the blisters all over my poor Parker's back.

I just had to interject my warning, 

so maybe now I can square my conscience. 

I've undoubtedly earned the negligent mother of the year award.

Even with the sunburns,

this was my favorite day of the whole trip.

We played all day on the beach,

found crabs, shells, and seaweed.

Thanks for the adventure!