We went on our first real family vacation since my grandma died in 2007. Every year we used to go to Port Aransas. After grandma died, I had Kiara and some us felt it was too hard to go back. Well this year we decided to go back. Kiara was old enough to have fun, and it was time for the past to be let go.
Aunt Janice, Uncle Curtis, my cousin Becca, my husband Cliff, Kiara and I all made a trip down to Port Aransas. As we got closer, I got more excited. We stayed at Gulf Shores and stayed in room 607. It was a very beautiful room with an amazing view. Kiara was so excited to see the ocean.
We spent our first night there swimming in the ocean and the hotel pool. The second day, I got an amazing picture of the sunrise. (See above photo) We had an early breakfast then went down to the ocean. I actually got brave enough and went out to where everyone was. It wasn't so bad. We went swimming in the pool afterwards. Kiara likes the kiddie pool because she can touch.
After we took showers and everything, Cliff took Kiara and me to The Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi. We had a lot of fun. Kiara liked looking at all the fish and sea life. They even had a porcupine and some exotic birds. The aquarium had a big playground for the kids to play on while the adults relaxed. Kiara did that while Cliff sat down. I chased after her. It was too big to keep a constant eye on. After the playground, we went to watch the dolphins. Their names were DJ, Shadow and Kai. We loved them.
We left the aquarium and went back to the hotel. Everyone had gone swimming but they left dinner for us. I took a pain pill for my back then went to sleep. Our third day there, there were jelly fish in the ocean so I didn't go out. I sat in the rec. room and watched tv. We had to wait to go in the pool because it was still early. I stayed up in the room and played on my game while everyone went to go swim.
After lunch, we went to town to go souvenier shopping. My mom and I found some little packs of shells to decorate a mirror with. I found a sign for my living room that says: IF YOU'RE NOT BAREFOOT, YOU'RE OVERDRESSED. I think thats really appropriate for this house. Cliff bought me some glow in the dark windchimes.
We went back to the hotel after that. We didn't really do much. Everyone kind of took naps before dinner. We had tostadas for dinner. Then we went to the ocean. I waded out a little until I saw a jellyfish and came back in. Kiara and I went to the pool to enjoy swimming. I even got to enjoy the hot tub.
Our last day, we packed and headed home. We only stopped for gas, bathroom breaks and lunch. We made it home around 6 or 7. Just looking at all the unpacking was overwhelming. But it had to be done. We had a good time though.
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