Mini Getaway

This past weekend we loaded up the kids and a change of clothes and got away. Away from responsibilities, Conroe, laundry, yard work....etc....you get the picture. We have only taken one vacation as a family and that was this past Christmas. We went to Branson, MO. With our busy schedules, work schedules, events, happenings...etc...we really hadn't had the chance to just getaway....so this past weekend we were determined. We took the girls to Galveston. It was a fun time. We left Friday afternoon and rushed back Saturday evening. Brooklyn our oldest daughter has been begging to stay in a hotel. I am still trying to figure out what is soooo special about a hotel room verses her room. HA! I think it is the same reason why I wanted to go stay in a hotel.....different atmosphere....no stress, no pressure, no cooking, no cleaning.

Anyway...about our weekend...

We took the girls to Rainforest Cafe...they loved it. The animal action & sound effects that they do every 20 minutes or so scared them at first but they learned it was fake and enjoyed it. We played a few games...enjoyed the rainforest water ride, watched the volcano errupt, took pics by the beach, went to see a couple IMAX films, walked in the water, ate ice cream and then headed home. It was fast & furious....but we had a blast. We discovered that Ashlynn does not like the water at the beach....Brooklyn thinks it's chocolate water, and Jeff has really, really, really white feet....HA! Me on the other hand...just sit back, enjoy the moment and snap pictures. I love to take pictures...I'm not that good at it, but love to capture the moment. I am trying to get my husband to buy me a new camera....but so far not so good at accomplishing that. Anyway, that is a different blog a different day.

I am a firm believer that not only is date night important for spouses but also for our children...alot of times our children are being drugged here and there so we can accomplish all of our tasks, errands, duties, jobs....etc....they need their time...so this was a much needed mini getaway.

If we have no time for our children while they are young, they very likely will have no time for us when we are old.

Psalm 127:3-5 (NIV) 3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. 5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.

Watch the slide show to see pics of this weekend.