Corpus Christi

Last weekend we ventured to the gulf coast for a short trip...went down Saturday and came home Sunday...we went to Corpus Christi and stayed at the Navy base there...the drive was nice and easy, about 3 hours, so no worse than our drive time to San Diego when we were in CA.  The base was fine, not great, but the billeting (hotel on base) was nice and big...$68 a night, you can't beat.  The drive to the closest beach was short, less than 10 minutes and it was a nice beach...warm water, clean and people were friendly.  We had a great time, kids loved it and it was a good trip overall.  Got there a bit late on Saturday due to a late start...Zach wasn't having a good few days.  We got there around 3:30 and off to the beach after we got checked in...played until almost 6...got back to the room showered, dressed and heading to a late dinner at Texas Roadhouse...I love that place and was so excited to eat there...had been a good 4 plus years since I had their food...yum!  Kids had fun, even a balloon maker was there to entertain them.  Went back to the hotel, we were all pooped and went to bed...up early and back to the beach by 8:30...left by 11 and heading to the aquarium.  Great place, but we sadly were there super close to Erin's nap time and she was a little crabbier than normal.  Plus everyone was there since the temps were over 100 that day.  So very crowded.  All in all it was nice and we had a great time there.  I am glad we went!  Corpus isn't a great location...a bit weathered and run down, but I would totally go back again for the amount of money that we spent and the distance from home. It was good...

Here are some photos from our trip!

Erin pulling her new Dora bookbag into the hotel...she was so excited to be a big kid.  

Zach heading to join his dad and Erin...
Zach getting in the water....
Erin and her handy shovel...
smiles...
I am always happiest at the beach...
Me and my little girl...oh she is sweet!
Erin and I...
Zach and I...
Brandon and I....
At dinner with the balloon monkey...
Zach and I with his dino!
Zach being brave...
Best picture of the trip...playing together and being cute.
The proud parents...
A fun trip for all of us!