While we were on the Island we decided to go visit the Sea Turtle Rescue. My mom had heard about the turtles and a lady at the hotel recommended we go see them. There is a recommended donation of $3 per person which I thought was quite a lot for all my little kids. We… [continue reading]
Pelican Station
I love finding unique places to eat. While we were at South Padre Island we went the Pelican Station Restaurant at Port Isabel. I had never been there before and thought it was a lot of fun. The kids were asking me to take their pictures. I couldn’t resist! The restaurant is at the exact… [continue reading]
South Padre Island in May
Oh I have looked forward to taking the kids to the beach since the last time three years ago when we were there. I love the beach. I have great memories of going when I was growing up. We lived only about an hour and a half from South Padre Island so it was easy… [continue reading]
The Parrots at Pirate’s Landing
We took a trip to see my parents over Mother’s Day weekend. I still can’t believe I didn’t take any pictures on Mother’s Day, but it was crazy busy! After Mother’s Day we took a trip to South Padre Island with Mom and Dad. We always look forward to eating at Pirate’s Landing at Port… [continue reading]
The Trip Home
Our Family Vacation to Houston Part 20 Start at the beginning. The morning of our last day of vacation we had big plans to visit the church of Voddie Baucham, who will be the key note speaker of next year’s conference, before heading home. It wasn’t meant to be, however. My Little Jason woke up… [continue reading]
The Houston Space Center
Our Family Vacation to Houston Part 14 This link will take you to the beginning! On day six of our vacation we again got ready and loaded up the van, for we would be staying somewhere else that night. Off we went to tour the Houston Space Center. We were there shortly after it opened… [continue reading]
More Fun at Moody Gardens
Our Family Vacation to Houston Part 12 Find the beginning here. We planned to spend day five of our vacation once again at Moody Gardens. We left the hotel in our swimsuits and began our day at the Palm Beach area of the Gardens. When we got there, I made a great point for everyone… [continue reading]
The Houston Zoo
Our Family Vacation to Houston Part 5 Start at the beginning We then loaded up and headed to the Houston Zoo. We were glad we got there when it opened. It was actually somewhat cloudy that day, giving just a little respite from the heat. We found a parking spot in the shade and then… [continue reading]
The Health Museum of Houston
Our Family Vacation to Houston Part 2 Here is Part 1 We actually had a very enjoyable trip to Houston stopping at a pizza buffet on the way. Driving straight into downtown Houston, we circled around looking for the Health Museum–the first of our Houston City Pass Attraction destinations that we had purchased as a… [continue reading]
Vacation Time! What Could Go Wrong?
Our Family Vacation to Houston Part 1 Did you catch the preview? This was it–the morning we had long anticipated. We were going on our first ever family vacation. The suitcases were packed, the kids had eaten breakfast, but now where was Jason? He came into the living room shaking his head. “The sprinkler system… [continue reading]