The Puddles

So after my car got inspected by Homeland Security as a routine check, we got to go to the front of the boat.  I enjoyed explaining to the kids why it was a priviledge to get inspected.  It meant that they were working hard to keep us all safe.  Ainsley didn’t understand since we didn’t have any unsafe in the car, but we practiced being calm, cordial, and understanding.

The second ferry ride back to Galveston was good. More dolphins.  And instead of looking from the upper deck we stood right at the boat’s edge. Ainsley was the smart one.  She had brought her coat that morning.  It got too hot by lunch, but by evening it was ready to be worn again.

We stopped at Fort Travis once we got to Bolivar but they were closed for renovations.   There was a herd of raccoons there greeting us.  I’m sure that a group of raccoons aren’t called herds, but they scared the kids.  They came right up to the car.  And there were so many of them.  I know that there is a story here about them, but I am scared to guess what it is!

Our wonderful friends from NE said that they wanted to go on the ferry ride from Galveston in order to see the bay dolphins.   My mom tells me that I   went on the ferry ride when I was little, but I have no recollection of it.  We waited almost an hour for the ride, but it was so worth it.  It was fun.  We did get to see lots of dolphins.  The kids had a great time.  All of them.  The ride of smooth. The kids loved driving the cars on a boat.  They got to see the submarine and the coast guard station.  The boat wreck and the lighthouse.  It was great!  I think the adults may have been bored with the wait, but the kids were enjoying themselves in the car.  Giggling during the whole wait!

Ben loves his new glasses.  He thinks that they make him so smart.  He has been showing everyone.  It is so cute!  I think they look really good on him. He is stunning!

Madie’s fall project was a pet parade.  She had to pick an animal and learn all about it including how to take care of it, how much it costs, etc. She picked a cocker spaniel.  She didn’t know that Daddy had one growing up.  She did a great job.  She is so comfortable in front of others. We all came to watch her and her presentation including her Grandma and Papa Lake. Madie is so good at working on these independent projects. She actually does not procrastinate!  Good job Madie.  I love that she doesn’t take after her mother in the procrastination department.  

The puddles were bonding with brother who had his eyes dilated today for a routine eye exam. They all wanted their pictures taken with glasses on. Ainsley ditched her glasses in the end but still wanted her picture taken.

Ben has healthy eyes, but might benefit from wearing glasses to read in the evening when he is tired.  He is excited about picking something out.

All of the kids got their pumpkins at King’s Orchard this year. They even picked one up for Daddy.  Half way through one of the pumpkins the special pumpkin knife broke.  This resulted in Daddy pulling out the dremmel to finish!  I think he had way to much fun using electric tools to finish this job.  The kids enjoyed digging out the nasty goo out of the middle. The love pumpkins with Daddy every year.  Especially the part about picking out what to carve. It was fun to see what everyone picked.  And the results ended up really good.  I liked all of them!

we take pictures of our children running in the rain EVERY single time it occurs!

Granted this picture was taken after she wore it for a day.  It certainly looked cleaner in the morning.  But it was still cute!

Look at these girls.  They certainly look happy!