Galveston Getaway!

Last minute trips are the BEST!!  We had a good friend come down for a visit from North Dakota, so of COURSE we had to take them to the beach!

Having grown up in ND, I understand the need and love for seeing ocean and water (even if it is the brown mud of the Gulf).

We didn't have much time this trip, so we packed it all in in a day!!  We got to the beach, and had a great lunch on the Pier.  Then the boys got to visit the BEST kite store on the island so we could go fly kites and swim all afternoon.  These are the sweet memories.  The ones where you just relax and breathe, and take in all the sweet and amazing moments.

After several hours of fun and outdoors, we rested a little and then finally did Pleasure Pier.  We have been saying for years we should go, but the kids were finally big enough to do the rides!  I have never seen so many roller coasters and fun rides packed into a small space.  SO much fun and well worth it!  We went at night where everything was lit up and spectacular.  We also learned that we have created roller coaster lovers of our boys!  They were fearless as they went on every... single... one.  Even the giant ones that went 200 ft up in the air!  Watching my boys light up and enjoy the thrill of adventure is amazing!

Embrace the sweet moments, and enjoy the fun!  It was a much needed mental break, and I'm SO thankful we had the opportunity to go have an amazing mini adventure!  Life is all about adventure and taking the chance whenever you can!

Always remember to open your eyes, and go on that adventure!  You only have ONE life to live!