We go there on a Sunday evening and started strong Monday morning. We went to the beach and came prepared with sand pails, shovels, molds for sand animals,etc. The kids had a blast!! Not one of the kids had ever been to the beach before so this was a big treat. We spent quite awhile at the beach and then walked back to our beach house...yes it was that close. We all showered and hung out and then headed off to do Professional Family Pictures on the beach at sunset. That was a whole other story witihin itself. Let's just say that even though it was a bit of a beating with sand blowing in our eyes and trying to smile for pics, it all worked out. We even got stuck in the sand in the car on the beach, but some made it out thanks to my patient husband. I wanted to bust out laughing really hard when we were stuck, but I didn't want to make it worse. I held my breath on that until the van starting moving and then I lost it.
The next day we took the kids to Kemah Boardwalk. It's located just 20 miles from downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk is home to fabulous waterfront restaurants, amusements, charming retail stores, festivals and seaside shows every day. My three kids had never ridden roller coasters before and they were all CHAMPS. They even rode some they probably shouldn't of. We all almost puked on one that looked like a Sombrero, but luckily we survived. After that, we walked on over to the Aquarium Restaurant for Dinner. Super Cool Place. The kids seemed to really enjoy it. After that we went down to feed the Sting Rays. Also very cool and something none of them had done before.
By the time we got back to the house that night everyone was whipped, but we still made time to take them all to the beach. We realized it was better to take them at like 7pm and stay until 9. It wasn't too hot and no one could get sunburned. The kids played in the sand, building sand castles, digging water pits, searching for sea shells, and two of them got completely buried in the sand, except their head of course. I think we did everything you can do while you're at the beach. We tried to different days to go crabbing. It didn't work the way it was supposed too, but in the long run, Maya and I ended up catching 20 Hermit crabs. Not exactly the yummy Blue crab you can eat, but we had a blast and that's all that matters.
We also enjoyed the Beach Club Resort that was on the property. They had a gorgeous infinity pool with hot tub, ping pong tables, cabanas, and restaurant. We spent a few days there as well, but always made sure to squeeze in some beach time too.
The house was perfect for our family too. It couldn't have worked out any better. The best part, is that Chuck and I had a private balcony off of our bedroom. When the kids went to bed at night, we would spend hours just sitting out there enjoying the awesome breeze, adult beverages and each other's company.
All in all it was a great 1st Family Vacation. I think everyone had a great time.
Pictures will follow. Believe me, there are plenty. :)
