We all had so much fun beach combing and collecting shells and other treasures. I had to put a baby leash on Josh to keep him from running into the water. On most of the days we were there it was in the 50's or 60's during the day but on the last day we were there it actually got up to about 75 degrees. Callie and James were begging me to let them wade in the water! Uncle Mike had already shed his shoes and was walking in the water and they just HAD to as well. So I consented and in their little toes went to squish between the mud. Slowly as the waves crashed in they got the bottom of their pants wet until they eventually ended up jumping in the water getting completely wet, having the time of their lives!!!
Each day we were there we went to see the sights at Moody Gardens. This place is so awesome!! It has three pyramid shaped buildings that hold different attractions. One building has the most wonderful aquarium. You walk through the aquarium and the fish are swimming over and around you. There were several sharks and many other forms of sea life. The kids really enjoyed getting to touch starfish and other sea creatures. They also had a huge penguin area and other aquatic animals such as seals.
The second pyramid was a wonderful rain forest with waterfalls, exotic plants, birds flying around, and other creatures. There was a sloth way up in a tree and other caged animals such as an ocelot and vampire bats lapping up blood!!
The third pyramid was a science museum that had an exhibit about music and instruments. I did not get to go see that one. But Justin, Mike, and Mom took the kids to it while I stayed back at camp recovering from a horrible migraine headache. Earlier that afternoon I took Mom out to eat at a seafood restaurant for her birthday while the boys watched the kids for us. We were going to have a nice mother daughter lunch when the migraine hit me. I could not even eat I felt so queasy. I had to go lie down out in the car while she ate her meal alone! I felt so bad. Then while I recovered they went to the museum and then on to ice skating!! After a couple hours of sleep I was completely better and scarfed down the yummy food I brought home in a doggie bag!!
We also got to see two IMAX movies! The first was a 3D movie about prehistoric sea creatures. It was wonderful. The kids were amazed at how they came out of the screen and seemed to be right in front of your face. James kept taking off his 3D glasses during the scary parts! I'm so thankful Joshey slept through the whole thing so I could really enjoy it. The second movie was a 4D version of Polar Express. The extra dimension gave us the experience of the seat shaking, flashing lights, having hot chocolate squirted in our faces and other water squirted at us. Poor Joshey got it right in the eyes! Not to mention...the hot chocolate smelled like dirty socks!
We also got to take a ride on a boat around the harbor and to see the most spectacular light display one night! We also enjoyed walking around at the shops in the downtown area. All in all it was a wonderful vacation. Mom bought us season passes so we will have to go back this year and get her moneys worth!!! There is so much more there to do and see.
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