Toes in the sand

Spring Break Vacation 2012

Again this year we went to Galveston for our spring break mini vacation! Just like last year we had tons of fun and none of us were ready to go home. When we told y'all we were going back to the beach and staying in a hotel the countdown was on!! Mommy and Daddy waited to tell the little girls until the countdown was only 2 days away. We take several day trips to Galveston during the year so this time we wanted lots of relaxation! The first day there we lounged at the pool all day until dinner at the Rain Forest Cafe! Mommy and Daddy realized this year how grown our little girls are. We sat at our table watching y'all swim and play for hours and having a ball. Mommy enjoyed a good book by the pool and soaked in all the sun. Lex brought a friend again this year and I couldn't keep the big girls off the beach!

Spring Break Beauties

Alexa & Felicity

 Rain Forest Cafe isn't complete without stuffing an animal from Build a Bear!

One of the main things mommy enjoys doing in Galveston is shopping on the strand! So many awesome little boutiques with treasures just waiting for me to take home....

Daddy stayed in the Candy Factory with my little girls watching the man making taffy and trying to catch a few pieces while mommy shopped with the big girls!

When mommy met Daddy and the little girls after shopping I had a surprise waiting on me!! Daddy with the help from Addison, went back to a shop I had visited with Addi and picked out a troll bracelet to surprise me with! Mommy was very surprised sweet angels!! Addi led him to the right boutique and to the counter with all the options for the bracelets!! I can't wait to add beads to my beautiful bracelet! 

After shopping we took a carriage ride through down town and enjoyed all the beautiful scenery of Galveston! Addi loves looking at all the pretty buildings but I think she enjoys being pulled by a horse while riding in a carriage most! Lex stayed on the strand and wanted to finish her shopping before dinner. Mommy loves it when Lex brings a friend so she can have big girl time too.

We finished the perfect day having dinner at one of our favorite restaurants facing the bay.

Yummy ice cream at the candy factory while mommy shops

Our last day on our mini vacation we decided to ride the bike along the sea wall with a trip on the beach. Addi and Ella this is one of your favorite things to do in Galveston! We love the breeze beside the ocean and the sound of the waves as we travel down the sea wall talking about our favorite parts from our stay. We stopped and decided to walk on the sand and feel the ocean run through our toes....

Once mommy's bare feet hit the sand on the beach a totally different feeling comes over me and I try to soak it all in until we have to leave! After watching all my beautiful sand angels I think y'all are the same way.....

All good things must come to an end....every time mommy leaves the beach I get sad. It's good returning to routine but sad to miss the carefree feeling of no schedules or bed times. We will miss you Galveston but the Russell's will be back very soon~