This week we decided to take a trip down to the beach. It's only about a 3 hour drive to get to Corpus Christi and Padre Island, definitely worth it when you need a little break from the "winter weather" ;) We did a visit to the aquarium while there too and Danelle loved it and the weather was perfect. She just might be ready for Sea World in San Antonio...
Checking out our room with a view.
This one is for cousin Dietrich, the Pirate fan. (This was actually a replica of the Nina, one of Christopher Columbus' ships- a lot smaller than you imagined huh!)
On our way to dinner at
Landry's- such good seafood! Danelle liked walking "the planks".
Playing at the pool.
The aquarium was right on the water so it had a gorgeous view.
Danelle's favorite was the dolphin show.
Somehow I came up with a shot that looks like Danelle is getting a dolphin kiss ;) down in the underwater viewing room.
Danelle "FEEDING" the very large fish.
She didn't like the sand at first- this was her first time at the beach after all.
Then Lane persuaded her to check out the water...
And then she was off exploring all on her own. She loved the beach, and so did we! Not bad for the gulf of Mexico I must say!
A few days later we hit the Rodeo and Fair. Danelle loved all the animals, especially the ones she could touch.
(Danelle at the pig races)
The rodeo was a favorite of Lane's-I'm sure it brought back old memories of his rodeo days! (After watching- I still can't believe he did bareback riding!!!)
She preferred the rodeo clown from a distance... similar to this past photo.
And last but not least, our sweet little trooper stayed out with us until way past her bedtime just so we could hear this girl in concert! (also love this song)
Good times in Texas!
Danelle did awesome camping! She LOVES being outdoors these days and was perfectly fine sleeping outside (in a tent). She must get this from her Dad or something :)
