Sunday, September 16, 2007

The Fam takes on Padre

The whole family descended on South Padre Island for a few days...and we had a blast and I think Padre survived! There are 11 of us, including 5 kids stairstepped down from 4 1/2 down to 4 months old! That meant we required 10 seats on the airplane, 2 minivans, 5 car seats, 2 pack n plays and a sleeping bag...not to mention enough toys and books to keep the kids entertained! Whew...as dad said we're like the molitary: we inved and then retreat!!! We had a great time, have so many memories to hold on to and are so very thankful for fun times with family!!!
Will helping B with her needlepoint:
Bathtime for the 4 boys in the jacuzzi tub (Xander, Will, Grady and Gavin)...the bubbles multiplied and almost got out of control:
Funny faces for the camera with Xander:
B doing Oogi on Will's back:
Boogy-boarders and future surfers?!?!:
RJ with Daddy being introduced to the ocean...the same pose we have with the boys at about the same age!
Grady and his affinity for accessorizing:
The beginning of "the sandcastle"...a project that lasted 3 days:
RJ in her 2 piece:
Grady loving on sister:
Will and Xander reading:
No caption necessary...
Snuggling together in the morning:
Playing with B and Pops on the stairs:
The end of the sand-castle...I'm not sure if they took more joy in building it or tearing it down:
I think my favorite picture from the trip:
Sea turtle museum...Will is holding up a piece of lettuce and the turtle comes to the window trying to get to his food:

We had such a fun time...thanks B and Pops for dreaming up the trip and making it a reality! These are the days!!!

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