Brazos Bend

I have been wanting to go to Brazos Bend for awhile. I heard there were alligators there. I thought if we were lucky enough we would see one in the swampy water out in the distance. We really thought we struck gold when the first bridge we came to had 2 gators sitting there less than 5 feet from us.

McKinna then found a hairy caterpillar, the kids loved it.

On with the trip... We started our walk up the path to the look out tower. Holy Gators! They were EVERYWHERE! In the middle of the path, right off in the brush, big ones, little ones, red ones, green ones (Okay getting a little carried away, but that is how it felt.) Ben wanted to touch there tails, Journey wanted to pet them, and Bodin just want to get the H-E double hockey sticks outta there. He was a bit nervous. And Danielle was saying it would be fun to take a boat out in that swamp. Seriously, ARE YOU CRAZY? I think I will go with Bodin.

We had a great time finding other wildlife as well. We saw turtles aplenty! One crossed the path right in front of us, and another struck pose like there was nothing to it. We even got to see a bird catch a snake.

And what trip would be complete without small bladder boy having to pee?

We had a fantasic time, and we definitely be heading back, especially on days when I am ok with a child or two being eaten. Maybe we should pack it up today.

Who's coming?

Grandma and Grandpa Cobb are here!

We had another great visit with Jim and Danielle. The first full day we spent a couple of hours down at Kemah Boardwalk. Bodin has a ticket to ride on the roller coaster there. He has been waiting to go on his wild ride for close to a year. We knew he had a little growth spurt and that it would be close for him. He was one stinkin' inch short. That was okay he will save his ticket for another day. In the meantime, we started off at the splash area.

We ate at The Aquarium restaurant at the Boardwalk. It was delicious, and the kids were entertained. Can't ask for more than that!

We then tooled around for a bit, and did a couple of rides.

Easter

We started Easter out with making some ANGRY Birds, and ANGRY chicks for that matter. How, well we set fire to them. We were too lazy to get out the firepit so the kitchen stove was the next best thing. The kids liked these.

We dyed the eggs.

Bodin decided if Santa gets a note so should the Easter bunny, and he definitely needed a carrot to go with it.

The kids hunted for their baskets. I did not take any pictures of this (We have 8:30 church and it was just too early). McKinna got some Harry Potter books, Journey got a My Little Pony Train and some Play Dough toys, and the boys big ticket item were some new Light Sabers they have been wanting.

We then headed over to Cody and Amy's for our Easter egg hunt.

Who took these?

I love going through my camera and find the kids have gotten it again. Some of the latest

I think Kade took that one. Nice, Kinna!

Fantastic Mckade. Glad my bootie is humorous to you!

McKades favorite shirt.

The worlds FATTEST Dog!

And this was a SMALL sampling, the others included lots of pictures of toys, food, fans, and some unknown objects.