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Galveston Beach Pictures

I posted these pictures on my business blog AND facebook but I know that I still have three friends and two family members NOT on facebook so I figured I should post them here as well.

Jay is in Colorado visiting his family and on a complete whim I took the kids to Galveston to visit the beach Saturday afternoon.  They had a great time playing with the sand and in the water and are already asking to go back!  The breezes from the bay really helped keep the temperatures down.

More of the pictures from our trip in my Facebook photo album.

Houston Zoo Time

Sometimes things just work out...like the kids waking up extra early on a Saturday that happens to be a member morning at the Houston Zoo.  Member mornings are when the zoo opens an hour earlier for zoo members which is a great way to beat crowds, and the summer heat!

Really, the zoo is a beautiful place to visit.  It is no mistake that it is a "zoological garden" with beautiful lush landscaping surrounding the exhibits.  And lots of glorious shade making it possible to visit even in the middle of summer.  Sebastian will be going to a week of zoo camp in July and I cannot wait!!!

Here are some photos from our most recent trip.  It is nice that both kids are potty trained and can walk the whole time...no more stroller or diaper bag!!!!

More pictures from this trip are available on my Facebook album.

Swim Time

We had a great time swimming in the backyard pool this evening.  Sebastian is really getting confident with his jumping and swimming!  Abby just enjoys being involved.

more pictures on facebook!

Bayou Wildlife Park, Alvin TX

While my brother and his family were visiting for Memorial Day, we took the kids to Bayou Wildlife Park.  We had SOOOO much fun and will definitely go back.  The kids were both terrified and excited the whole time. You get to feed the animals up close which is so cool.

(cousins Gracey, Ashley, and Miley + Abby and Sebastian)

(Abby waiting to take off in the tram)

(Sebastian ready to take off in the tram)

(Sebastian loved the llama, Abby not so much)

(A camel looking for a snack)

A little tired at the end.  The kids all did great the whole day.  We left the house around 10am with 5 kids ages 6 months - 7yrs) and got home around 6pm with all 5 kids and minimal tears!

Check out more pictures from this trip on my facebook album.

summer of fun

This weekend my brother and his family came to hang out with us at our house.  The cousins had a BLAST playing together!!!!

The four kids coloring together.

Sebastian working on paper airplanes.

1..2..3...JUMP!

My baby Abby is growing up so fast!

See more pictures on Facebook from the kids coloring and swimming!

Abby on Trampoline

Abby thinks this trampoline is the best.  She is usually giggling and jumping on it every night when we come home. 

Abby Singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Abby loves to sing. 

Crafting at home

The kids were home with me again today since they are still sporting low grade fevers and a little tummy trouble but overall they are in good spirits.  So, today we spent our craft time cutting out construction paper and gluing it together.

Playdoh time

This kids have been home sick more than they have been at day care the past week.  Today as a treat for them I opened up about 10 new colors of playdoh and they had a great time with all their playdoh toys at the kitchen table.

On TV

I was interviewed this week for a story the local Fox news was doing on a conference designed to give moms and businesses that market to moms a chance to get together to talk.  It was super fun to see the news segment on the TV.  Sadly, the kids were both sick all week and I just didn't feel like I could leave them with a babysitter so I actually ended up missing the conference but the good news is that the attendees were pretty active online so I could follow along from home.

Here's the news clip if you want to see it: