We Cut It Short

What can I say?? It was just too hot for us. Since I can remember, my family has gone to Port Aransas during the summer, but I never remember it being this hot. I feel like a broken record. We can not escape the heat. We still had fun and most importantly, Jillian had LOTS of fun. That is what is important.

That girl had three things she wanted to see at the beach - a dolphin, a turtle, and a bridge. We all worked hard to make sure that happened. Plus, we threw in a bonus - a jellyfish. According to Jillian, the trip was a succes just based on those four things.

We went to the beach every day, we painted, we blew bubbles, we looked for dolphins at Station Street Pier, we looked for sea turtles at the jetties and she got to chase the sea gulls. What more could a two year old want?

Rocco was so good but it was just so hot for him. He was a little fussy but he is also showing signs

of getting a top tooth so he could be miserable because of tooth pain.

Here are some of my favorite pictures.....

Jillian has Mommy's shades and she is ready for the beach!

Riding the ferry over to the island.

Look who's ready for the beach!!

My favorite beach bum!

She's looking for the dolphins (well, in Port A there are no "dolphins" but we have porpusses (or is it porpi?) but it is hard explaining that to someone who is 2) . Grammie is also teaching her to "pose" for pictures. Can you tell?

Jillian is also very into using Mommy's camera. She LOVES taking pictures and if I do say so myself, she is getting VERY good at it. She took this picture of Mommy and Rocco. She was very upset that he would not say cheese but I think the picture is wonderful!



Expert bubble blower!!

You forget the little things. This was the first time we put Rocco down near the grass. He had the most puzzled expression on his face. We kept touching it and making funny faces. Jillian thought it was hilarious!!

This is Jillian and Daddy re-enacting their favorite scene from Mary Poppins - "Let's Go Fly a Kite." However, the Banks family makes it look a lot easier b/c they did not have to deal with the coast wind to deal with. Daddy and Jillian struggled to get the kite up but it was still fun trying.

Can you tell how hot he is? Can you see the shine of sweat on his forehead?? He was a trooper!!

Grammie took Jillian on a "photo shoot." Jillian ATE IT UP!! They took so many pictures!!

Hands on her hips. Next thing you know, she is going to say things like, "strike a pose" - Madonna style.

My hippie parents with their seaweed artwork. Jillian loved that too and will now when she is saying goodbye will say, "Peace in the middle east." Ha ha!!!

Family Pic - Port A 2009!

We'll see ya next year (well, if it is cooler??)!!