May Catch Up

These pictures are from May 16-18th. We had a full weekend with lots of family. We really enjoyed it. Thanks for taking time out to come celebrate with us!!

Daniel meeting his cousin Kael Nelson
They bonded very quickly.

REMEMBERING THE ALAMO...

This was our last visit to the Alamo before moving.

Can you name all 6 flags?

We enjoyed the grounds at the Alamo and then went across the street to see the River Walk.

CAMPING ON THE BEACH...

We enjoyed camping on the beach with Melissa & family, and Quincy & family.

Bradley and Guard loved watching the waves. I think they played in them until they were blue!

Once we got camp set up we got dinner under way.
Daniel loved our ocean view!

These little sand crabs were crawling everywhere after dark. You could shine a light on the sand and watch them scurry around. It was pretty tricky getting a picture.
I never tire of seeing the sunsets and sunrises at the beach. Anywhere for that matter!
We enjoyed an evening walk on the beach. We tried to get the kids to stay dry, but it was a little bit too much to ask for a couple of them. Any guesses on which ones?

BEACH TO BAY MARATHON RELAY...

Andy was the first leg of the relay, so we had to get to the starting line early. As you can see the sun is just coming up. Daniel woke early that morning, so he got to go with me to watch Andy run.
There were 1700 teams that came to race in the relay. Notice there are a couple of kids on the front line to the left of this picture. I was worried they would get trampled!
Daniel giving Daddy his good luck hug!

Run Dad, Run! This is Andy finishing strong just before the finish line.

After running 3+ miles he still beat us back to the parking lot.

LAST SWIM...
After the relay we had to do a little more swimming before we packed up to head home and get ready for graduation the next day.

The kids found this jelly fish on the beach. Of course we all had to inspect it.
The kids built some really great sand castles. The best ones were far away from Bradley. He had too much fun stomping on them before they could get too big.

Bradley really enjoyed playing in the water. He was a little bit more cautious after he fell in the water and got swirled around a little. Calias and Brylee got his head above the water and helped him to his feet. After that he wanted someone big to help him in the water. I was fine with that!
DEEP SEA FISHING...

At least, Gulf Sea Fishing!

Daniel, Quincy and Andy went on a fishing excursion. They had a lot of fun. It was about a 4 hour trip. They didn't really catch anything to keep, but they all had fun.

GRADUATION...

Most of Andy's family was able to make it to graduation.

It was lots of fun to see everyone. Thanks so much for your love and support. Thanks also to those who couldn't make it, but have loved and supported us the whole way!!
Happy Graduation Daddy!
Trying to entertain the kids during the ceremony. Isn't baby Kael so cute?!
Thanks Amber for sharing Levi with us. I know it was a sacrifice for you.