We went to Houston for the MCC Sale. It was small and quaint, inside a church. Ten Thousand Villages had a tent set up on the premises from which we purchase jewelry and toys. The kids all got something. I had given the kids each $5.00 to do what they wanted with. Those $5 bills went for used books and baked goods (no surprise there!) I did bid on 2 items in the auction. The first was an oak jewelry chest that looks just like a chest of drawers. We won that bid and Clara was thrilled as this was to be hers.
I also bid on a quilt, but dropped out about half way through. One could get a good quilt bargain at that sale!
When the sale was finished we headed down to Galveston. It was cool and overcast during most of our trip, but we didn't get rained on.
The kids had a blast combing the beach for shells and whatever else they could find. Oliver, especially, could have stayed on the beach indefinitely. Treasures inside there buckets included many shells, barnacles, hermit crab bits and pieces and even a larger crab claw.
We also purchased some shells and things in a very fun store that is literally on the ocean.
Then we took a boat ride in the bay to see dolphins. We did see dolphins very close, but they are nearly impossible to photograph from a moving boat. The kids thought this was the best thing ever!
We really had a great time. It was a much needed break for everyone.
2 comments:
Great pictures. How long of a drive is that from Dallas--pretty long I imagine? In some of those pictures I am seeing a resemblance between Ollie and Isaac, whereas I used to see more similarity between Ollie and Moses.
I love seeing your updates. We miss you all!
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