We had the best holiday ever!! July 4th Nick woke me up early and started complaining about a sore throat. He asked me to go get him some ice water at 6am......I was secretly cursing him all the way to the kitchen (who wants ice water with a sore throat???) when I opened the freezer I saw a note and immediately got excited.
Nick had planned and booked a family vacation in Galveston for 5 days. He typed a two page letter reminding me how much he loved me and how we all deserved a break and told me to start packing because I had just a few hours before we hit the road. I love love love surprises and Nick is so good about knocking me off my feet with them! He had tried to surprise me last year with our first weekend get a way without the kids but our dog passed away. We rescheduled and did our best to enjoy but honestly missed the kids. I was thrilled to learn they would be joining us this year!
This was our first family vacation... just the four of us!
This was our first night there and July 4th, we couldn't handle the traffic from the parade so we had a picnic on the sidewalk in front of our hotel to watch the fireworks!
We rented a bike the next day and rode over 6 miles! The kids could not wait to get back to the hotel and pool. We were all sooo sweaty!!
Building a sandcastle on the beach.
The next day we walked the beach and they had more fun smashing castles and chasing birds!
Checking out the fishing boats. Mason just wanted to look and Madi walked right up to a cooler and touched the fish. Nick and his dad have taken many fishing trips on these same boats. He is so excited to take Mason out on them too.
They do occasionally love one another!
Dinner and drinks at Joe's Crab Shack. I will not ever understand why all restaurants don't have a slide and sand....we had such a peaceful dinner!
They had a blast playing.. coming to the table to take a bite.. and running back to play!
Feeding the pigeons while we wait for a table at dinner.
Madi Mooski
Bubba Man
Last night family tradition 'Pizza Party'
Silly Faces!!
Nick's parents went to Galveston most summers while he was growing up and he loved being able to take us and make his own memories. We all had so much fun, we had a great view of the beach, pool and the Ferris Wheel (or Paris Wheel as the kids called it). Nick and I loved seeing the kids play and explore! We learned that the kids are happiest at the pool and decided to take turns planning a surprise summer get a way!!!
Can't wait until my turn next summer. The kids and I are so blessed to have Nick in our lives and I look forward to all of the memories we have yet to make!! Happy Anniversary Babe and thanks for all of your hard work, love and support!
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