In May we took a family trip to Corpus Christi as the culmination of our school studies in ocean science and explorers that sailed the high seas. 
First stop was the USS Lexington – a WWII aircraft carrier.
We tried out life aboard a ship – suddenly their rooms at home seemed a lot bigger!
On deck we admired several planes and tried out a cockpit or two.
Garrison preferred the captain’s chair!
Later that evening we walked around the Marina, admiring the fishing boats. We also looked at a replica of the Columbus ship “Pinta.”
Amazingly, the owner was there along with a diver who was attempting to patch a leak in the bottom of the ship. We got quite the informative talk!
Because my grandparents lived near Corpus I knew of a special beach that held many memories from my childhood visits.
We called it “The Mountain Beach.” The clay mountains are still there to play on, though they have eroded a bit since I was young.
We gathered driftwood and built a fort – another childhood memory.
This was the first time at a beach for half my children! A small inlet where sea grass broke the surf and provided a gentle first experience with waves and salt water.
Good thing I brought a change of clothes!
A good time was had by all!
Next post – the Gulf!
It’s fun to see the great grandkids enjoying the same things as our Kids and grandkids did. And isn’t that the ‘Nina”? I thought they used the “Pinta” wood to patch it up with.
I can’t wait to take my kids there too. So fun to share those memories and make new ones.
Brings back memories of things we did with our kids. Your kids looked like they really enjoyed themselves. They are growing up so fast.