Last Days

We sure did make the most of our last 2 days in Texas! Sunday we went to Rockport and did some shopping, but Jack got to hang out with Uncle JJ and Grandpa while the rest of us went shopping. Later that night we just relaxed out on the porch and walked down by the water.

Jordan, Jack & Jaimee sitting by the water.

Miguel (Emily's boyfriend) & Jack taking a walk.

Chillin' with JJ & Jaimee while watching Nemo.

Today we went to Corpus Christi to the Texas State Aquarium. It was a great aquarium and we saw otters, sea turtles, sharks, dolphins and lots of other fish and birds. Jack had fun seeing the big fish but got worn out pretty fast because, you know what... it's hot here!

Trying to figure out Jordan's iPod.

Entrance to the Aquarium.

Jack & Jordan looking at the fish from the Gulf of Mexico.

Checking out the big fish and sharks.

Nemo & Dori- possibly Jack's favorite fish.

Grandma, trying to convince Jack to touch the stingrays. He did put his hands in the water, but didn't quite touch them.

The USS Lexington. We didn't tour it, we were pooped. We're saving this tour for our Christmas trip when it's cooler!

Getting a breather at the dolphin show. If you look close, you can see a big knot on his head. He fell out of the chair at the dinner table last night and has a cute bruise now.

He's not sad, just wondering why it's so dang hot.

The dolphin show, this dolphin was encouraging us to clap for him.

After we left Corpus Christi and were on our way back to Grandma's, we pass a sign that says, "Aransas Wildlife Refuge". It's on the way to Rockport so I've seen it several times and finally asked what it was. Barbara didn't know so we took a detour and drove to check it out. It's a huge wildlife area on the San Antonio Bay and it has a 16 mile driving loop with hiking trails and lookout points. You can see tons of birds, hogs, deer, and other wildlife just out in the open... except for today. We did see 3 deer, a butterfly, a bug, a squirrel and some pelicans. I guess technically we did see wildlife, just not the kind we'd hoped for. Turns out most of the bird species are there in the fall and spring so we weren't there at the best time. We'll know for next time. It is a really pretty place and will be awesome to tour it when it's not so hot.

Jordan's trying to help Jack see the birds in the distance.

Taking the trail out to the bay.

I did take a picture of the deer we saw, but I figure most of you have seen deer. If not, let me know and I'll email you the picture. We have had a great, fun time in Amarillo and Port Lavaca but we are VERY ready to go home. Jack was so, so tired today after being in the car and hot sun all day so he went to bed pretty early. When I went to lay him down I told him we were going to get on an airplane tomorrow. He said, "ok." Then I said we were going to get to see daddy and he started laughing and said, "OK!!" I think he's ready to be home. We're having another birthday celebration on Saturday so look for those pictures soon. Until then, I may take a picture break! Hope you've enjoyed our trip as much as we have!