Galveston Island Trip - No Fear

One thing we knew we wanted to do with the boys this summer was to take them to Galveston to do a few fun things. This week Shane and I did not have anything to do, so we decided it was the perfect time to go. We got up yesterday morning and had the boys put on their bathing suits so that we could drive straight to the Schlitterbahn, although we never told them where they were going. It is always fun to surprise Camden - he generally guesses all sorts of different things trying to figure out where he is headed and regardless of if he can figure it out or not, he is always so excited.

We arrived at the Schlitterbahn right at opening time and headed in.

Camden's first choice was to ride a big water slide. So we chose one that we could go down on a big tube as a family. Casen was not overly thrilled both prior and somewhat during the ride, however afterwards he said it was fun, but when asked if he wanted to do it again, it was an adamant "No." From there on after, Camden was hooked on the big slides. He honestly could not get enough. There was a set of four slides together and while Shane took Casen to an area he could play in, Camden and I rode down the slide six times back to back, and then when Shane showed up there, Camden talked him in to going down with him again. I think Camden and I rode it three or four more times after that later in the afternoon. Can I tell you, I LOVE that he has no fear!!! I have been ready to have a roller coaster riding, thrill seeking child and I do believe I have one - Woo Hoo!!!!

Casen started out a bit fearful of things but by the end of the day, he loved going down the smaller slides and had fun splashing around in the water.

We had a very fun day!

That evening, we walked on to the ferry and took a round trip ferry ride so the boys could ride a boat. While on there, we saw the dolphins swimming, which the boys thought was really cool. Afterwards we went and ate seafood and just enjoyed being together.




















This morning we took the boys to the beach so they could play in the sand and water. Casen had never been to the beach before and honestly, he probably could have done with out. He wore his Crocs nearly the whole time because he did not like the way the sand felt on his feet. He did go to the water for a brief moment, but much preferred to play with his beach toys and sit in my lap on the towel.

In my lap is where Casen preferred to be!

Camden enjoyed playing in the sand with his brother as well as playing in the water.

Shane and Camden

 

The boys sand castle.  : )

We had a fun time on our little get away. Camden can't quit talking about all the fun he had on the water slides. This trip made this momma's heart happy! Even though I am truly not a Galveston fan (I prefer the blue water and white sands) it was worth every moment to see the boys having such a great time.