Surfside Beach for Father's Day Weekend!

We heard Surfside Beach is clearer and better than Galveston. It's just and 1.5 hour drive and perfect for a Beach Day!

You can drive on the beach and park, but we parked at Stahlman Park. They had shade, showers and bathrooms! It was essential to have a shade (almost everyone had a canopy tent), and we still all ended up with sunburn.  

But we spent a lot of time in the waves and the girls thought it was so fun!

Ben, out there, being an awesome dad.

The sand was smooth and of course it got everywhere.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

He does so many things for our family and makes it look easy.

Our protector, provider, fixer, and endless source of love.

Home Entertainment & Learning

Abby spends a lot of time coloring and painting, but we need a little more than that to keep us going.

With camps cancelled, it was time to invest in home entertainment and learning.

We got Atlas Crate, a monthly subscription that takes us around the world with crafts, recipes, games, etc. 

This is a Russian game that has you setting up sticks in certain positions and knocking them down. The real version is much bigger. 

We also go Annie's Creative Girl's Club subscription box. 

We got Wii from a neighbor and now our living room feels like an arcade! 

And close to home, the community pool got a new slide!

And we caved and bought a Chrome Book so the girls could do virtual summer school "Camp Elevate" at the same time. I really really hope we're not using it in the fall for school.

Fernandez Visit!

As soon as they could unpack their swimsuits, they were in the pool! :)

Root Beer Floats

Poolside and Sunshine

Cousin Time to catch up on!

These girls gave themselves a challenge. They stayed in for 6 hours straight! If you're wondering, they were allowed to eat lunch at the pool edge. Prize was a free Bahama Bucks coupon.

Lots of Painting Rocks!

Crawfish Boil

picked up from Hans on Telge drive-thru

Greg was up for all the tastes of Houston!

(Kolaches, Tamales, Crawfish, Crawford Bock)

It was creepy and spicy and fun

Outdoor Movie Night

Showing: Bedtime Stories

Bike ride around the entire neighborhood trails

Air mattress fun. Violet and Aaliyah slept in Lydia's room. 

Quincy got the couch.

a beautiful sunset through the window

Morning Yoga

Pool time is the best time.

Watermelon

Aaliyah, age 8

Quincy, age 4

The spa was his personal pool-loved it!

Stacy & Violet floating  Violet, age 6

Had to share one of our favorite places: Bahama Bucks!

playing games

We brought the Fernandez family in on one Family Adventure Challenge.

Double Trouble: Noodle Toss

We took turns. The view of spaghetti flying towards me will be something I don't soon forget!

:D

Quincy in his pool again!

Lydia surfing Dad

Jumping In

Underwater shots. Aaliyah & Lydia

Ready to enjoy their pancake breakfast!

Chocolate chips for Quincy!

When the Fernandez' visit-it's always a party! Can't wait till next time.