Galveston Island Vacation

We spent a week of vacation on Galveston Island in Texas. We had a great time! - Just check out the following posts.
First day on the beach the boys quickly build a sand castle.
Dad takes the boys for a dip in the ocean.
Quincy loved jumping the waves.
Win would not go too deep.
Nate showed no fear.

Beach Warriors

Our second day at the beach brought more fun in the sand. As you can see here, Nate loved playing in the sand.

I had to post this pic. It is my favorite!
Quincy and Win still love playing with sticks!!!
More digging.

NASA Space Center Houston

The boys loved the Lego Astronaut.
Quincy was chosen to demonstrate life in space. Here he is showing us how an astronaut must sleep.
In front of an Apollo that was never sent up. Behind us are the bottom rocket boosters that would have been the first to fall off.
In front of the training center where the astronauts practice before going up.

Saving the Sea Turtles

Qunincy and Win check out the babies.
A big one (about 3 years old) swims up to say hello.

WW II Sub and Escort

The boys take aim on board the USS Stewart.
In front of the USS Stewart Destroyer Escort 238.
Nate takes charge in the Submarine.
In front of the USS Cavalla Sub.

Moody Gardens Galveston Texas

Quincy poses at the aquarium while the shark checks him out.
The boys pose in front of the parrots at the rainforest pyramid.
Another shot in the rainforest pyramid.

A backyard visitor.

The boys found this Texas Spiny Lizard on our back porch. He was a pretty good size - about nine inches from nose to tip of tail. We were able to catch it and watch it for the day. We let him go after supper.

Happy Birthday Quincy!!

Quincy wanted a Hogwarts Castle birthday cake. I mixed the fondant for the turrets the night before and when I woke up my grey icing had turned purple!!
Blowing out all six candles. I think Pop-Pop was more excited!
Quincy loved his new Bionicle.

Saying Goodbye to Friends

The boys with Quincy's classmates, Wyatt, Jacob and Jillian.
How many kids can you fit in one tree? The boys are really going to miss this tree. They were in it ALL the time.
The boys with neighbors Tyler and Mason.
With neighbors Patrick, Ashley and Caroline.
Nate with our neighbor Aiden.

The "Excited" Face

This is the face you get when you ask Nate to do his "excited face!!" (Notice the macaroni still in his mouth!)

Green Gators last Game

Win (above) and Quincy (below) in action.

The boys show off their trophies at the final game party.
Quincy and Win's official season pic.