Finally! I’m not exaggerating when I say that this post has been five days in the making. We’ve been adding pictures to it slowly. Sorry it’s taken so long! Our family had a blast at the beach in Galveston. It was just the girls from Wednesday through Friday and then the boys joined us for the rest of the weekend. It was everything we hoped it would be. We relaxed, swam, built sand castles, played with hermit crabs, walked along the beach, shopped, laughed, ate Dad’s famous gumbo, watched fireworks from the top deck of the beach house, played games, and enjoyed each others’ company very much. It was a very happy 4th of July!
Our quiet time spot.
Our view from the beach house.
Girls lunch at Willie G’s.
My boys in the waves. We meant to take a lot more beach pictures but it never happened!
Annabeth’s new jammies. They say “Berry Berry Sleepy.”
Baby Girl was very taken with her Auntie.
Mom, Lis and I played a gamed called Whoonu while we were waiting for the boys to arrive. When Melissa excused herself to answer a phone call, Mom and I rigged it so that she would get these cards. We picked 4 things we thought she hated and she had to rate them in order of how much she liked them. We thought we were hilarious. Turns out the joke was on us because apparently my sister loves her some four square. Whoonu? But, having been the second born daughter, she does despise hand-me-downs.
Mom and Dad at the pool.
Jackson has been learning how to swim this summer.
We’ve finally found something that tires him out!
Apparently it tires Annabeth out, too.
Aunt Melissa got Jackson a treat from the ice cream truck and simultaneously became his best friend.
A visit to Galveston is not complete without a meal at Gaido’s. Mom and Dad have been going there since before they got married. We took the opportunity to celebrate Dad’s birthday, which is actually today! Happy birthday, Daddy!
Some fun in our backyard after we got home.
We all missed Colin so much! His presence was the only thing missing from a perfect weekend. But as you can see, he was having no shortage of fun on his getaway with some college buddies. You can probably tell by his fleece jacket that he was nowhere near Texas!
What great pictures, thanks so much for sharing with us. I kept checking the blog for pics over the weekend. Those grandbabies are so precious. I don't know how you keep from gobbling them up.
Thanks again for sharing!
Awwwwwwwwwww, what a awesome weekend!!!! :O)
Thanks for sharing that with us! I just love seeing your family enjoy one another!
Blessings,
Melinda
Thank you for sharing your vacation with us. It looks like you had a fabulous time. Those kids are adorable.
Christina from Modesto, CA
My favorite pic? Annabeth in her jammies. Adorable! I don't know how you stand it, Beth! 🙂
It looks like SO much fun! We love to play Whoonu and crack up every time when the cards are placed. My sis and I would fight over clothes while we were still living at home. I’m surprised some things didn’t get torn in two! That picture of Annabeth asleep in the float is so adorable!
I could just eat that berry berry sleepy up! Those pics are just the tenderness of God! I just love them! Happy Birthday Mr. Keith!!!
morgan is repeating momma beth on the tv now. LOL
Awww, I love Gaidos, too! It's a must. Missing Texas now…
And that picture of Annabeth sucking her thumb? Made me feel all happy and sentimental!
Love y'all much. Really.
Now thinking how I'd like to get your Dad's gumbo recipe… maybe? For a box of Moonpies?
Soooooooo worth the wait!!
Glad you all had a wonderful weekend together!!
Lookin' forward to MM&L tonight with my new blog peeps!
We are quite an eclectic group but having a TOTAL BLAST studying God's Word together and putting HIS TRUTH in our thought closets!
I am fearfully and wonderfully made…
My God delights in me and sings over me….
I am more than a conqueror….
He has plans to prosper me…..
I am loved from everlasting to everlasting….
I can do all things through Christ Jesus….
He has clothed me in robes of righteousness….
On and on and on….. PRAISE HIM!!!
What a wonderful vacation! I've been looking forward to your photos. We just returned from a trip to St. John in the Virgin Islands. There were 12 of our family members that traveled together and it was a vacation to remember. I posted a picture of 3 generations that love the Lord on my blog today…more to follow tomorrow. There is nothing like making precious memories with family at the beach! Blessings to all of you.
Ive never seen Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle ice cream! Are they still around? Whoonu?
Jan
So fun!!
Seriously – ya'll always take the best pictures…..I'm a little jealous I have to say.
You all look beautiful! I need Melissa to come give me some makeup lessons….really I only like about 2.5 hours from ATL….and better yet – my sister lives in Cumming — I can come there. =)
Looks like the perfect way to beat the 104 degree weather we're still having in Texas. It looks like the kids love the water, Annabeth looks incredibly relaxed in her 'tube'!
Gaido's is a favorite of ours, too! We used to go there on special dates before we were married.
Happy Birthday, Keith! Have a super special day. I have a question for you–is it possible that we could have a puma or mountain lion in our backyard in College Station!! Our neighbor saw a 75 lb. black cat crossing our backyard. Said it was as big as his yellow lab! Just curious…!
I'm glad y'all enjoyed your time together, fun memories made!
Bobbie
Thank you for sharing…
Beth, you and Keith are too cute together.
I can't get over the sleeping pool shot of Annabeth and her feet sticking out. Too Much!
Amanda – you look like you got a pretty tan.
Melissa – I love you hair wavy.
Really fun! Thanks again for sharing some summer fun with us.
Blessings in Him,
Siesta OC
PS: Beth, I want a Bump-it in the worst way – I am so excited!
What fun. So glad you had this time with family for renewal and refreshment of the soul. Blessings.
O my word…Anna Beth asleep in the pool…it does not get better than that. Makes me want to suck my thumb and get a quick nap.
Love Y'all
OH I love all the fun pics! Thanks for sharing them. I love the beach and week there…. and we paly WHONUU too! But what is a "four square"?
Blessings to Beth going to Albequerque….NM. My best friend lives there and is going to her FIRST Beth conference, or ANY women's conference of any kind. She and I did Believing God together on line. Stephanie Mosher….. She is going all alone….Brave one. Newer sister in Christ….I am praying a big blessing and God speak for her.
Blessings to Beth and all your family….
HALLELUJAH!!!
I told my hubby Sunday night that I was really started to freak out because we hadn't heard from you gals in so long. He looked at me like I was nuts and gently reminded me that it was a holiday weekend, but I kept reasurring him, "This is not normal! Vacation or not, they usually post!" 🙂
Sounds like a wonderful time!! I am so absolutely tickled that you girls like to play Whoonu!! That's my son's favorite game, and I have a lot of good memories playing it at our various family functions 🙂
So very, very, very glad to have you all back 🙂 🙂 🙂 <3 <3 <3
It looks like you had a blast!!! Moore girls I have a brand new appreciation for you and this blog thing. I have set up a blog for the parents at church so we could post pictures and updates about camp this week. I know how long it takes to moderate my stuff and let me just say you girlfriend rock the planet on the blog thing. Thanks for being willing to walk life with us.
p.s. can't wait to get home and do the second session of M M &L it is gettin all in my bussiness and boy did I need it.
Carrie
Ah, thank you for sharing with us! We love being part of your extended family!
The Journey Continues ~
Ain't summer Grand!!! 🙂
There is NOTHING like being with family!
Loved the photos!
Amanda, You are just gorgeous!
I love that you and your little sister have different looks ~ personalities too!!! 🙂 Both are beautiful combinations of your mom and dad!
Your daughter is breathtaking!
Precious and Priceless Photos!!!
We love you!
With "Heaven Bound" blessings,
Kim Safina
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I love the picture of Annabeth sucking her thumb in the floaty! Was she falling asleep?
The whole weekend looked like a lot of fun. Im glad you all enjoyed your time:)
Yay!!! Pictures!! Thank you for sharing your family with us. I LOVE the pic of Annabeth in the baby raft with her feet up.. too cute! Also, I bet Auntie was very taken with baby girl too! Glad y'all had a wonderful time!
Happy Birthday Keith!
Martha in MS
Thanks so much for sharing with us! What a beautiful family!
My sister is actually in your town for several weeks! Much warmer there than here in East Tn. I must say that I'm a little sad I couldn't be there with her! She did however call me from the Galleria!!!
Happy Birthday Keith!
Love to all,
Laura Beth
Looks like a wonderful time with family! What beautiful children. We too have found that swimming is one of the very few things that tires out our 4 yr old. We are thinking of investing in a pool, however he is also fearLESS so it could be a bad thing. ;o)
Blessings to you all!
And Happy Birthday Keith
Beth, what a beautiful family you have! Thanks so much for sharing them with us. I must say I was quite envious of all the fun and smiling faces. This is the 1st 4th without my husband who was always a big kid about the 4th, so I just chose to skip it this year. Maybe next year I can get back in the swing of it. Rancho Murieta, where I live, turns into Hokeyville, USA on the 4th and it's wonderful….golf cart parade, pancake breakfast, fireworks show….just not this year for me. Thanks again for sharing yours!!! *hugs*
How fun! Thanks for sharing on your family's adventures. I must tell you that I'm completely, utterly in love with your little girl. Those eyes melt me like I'm made of butter. Gorgeous family.
Love all the pics! Those PJ's on Annabeth are adorable.
The pic of Keith and his two daughters is priceless!
Happy Birthday, Keith!!
Wouldn't it be too much fun to go on a Siesta Cruise together?!!
I would help spearhead it if we can get the okay. We can bring the Miestas, too!
What do you all think?
MOORE FAMILY, THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR LIVES WITH US!!! THOSE WORDS AND PICTURES WERE ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!
Oh yes, Happy Birthday Keith!!!
GG2002
Thank you for sharing!!!!
YAY! I was hoping you'd post some pictures! Looks like the perfect weekend. We were at the beach too last week with our whole family. Nothing like it.
Love you guys!
Jessica
Greensboro NC
It's so great to see photos of all of you! I knew your Mom when we were kids and I love seeing her beautiful family! Enjoy this special time! Blogs are the best for reconnecting!
GREAT pictures! What a FUN time! Annabeth is looking BERRY cute!
Isn't God Good! Fav pic is sleeping "sunnin" beauty with the thumb…precious!
Thank you for sharing-yes, God is good.
Oh wow. To whom ever is reading this! To the daughters, or Beth herself! You look so much a like. Very beautiful!
So glad you had a great time! You were blessed!
What a beautiful family Beth. I'm jealous to spend more time with my grand children who live thousands of miles away… my heart just yearns for it! Does your hubby teach men's Bible studies??? I'm gearing up for another "Believing God" in Sept. and would love to get the men involved in their own! Could you recommend a Revelations study?
Wow, tons of great pictures!! The baby looks so precious in her berry pajamas…where did y'all get those? It looks like a lot of fun. I'm in Texas but haven't been to Galveston yet. Maybe I can get my husband on a vacation there once he sees pictures like this.
Those pictures are priceless! I had to laugh a minute though with the picture you had marked about the 'quiet time'. I know what you meant, but somehow all of you together and the word "quiet" just didn't seem to fit. Thanks for taking us along.
Blessings to you all
Kim . . . who is
Grafted by Grace
Thanks for sharing! I have never played Whonu. I need to check that out!
Annabeth is getting so big!
Annabeth is berry berry beautiful and those jammies are TOO CUTE! 🙂 (So is her little raft thingie!)
Glad you had a good time
Great pictures! Thank you so much for sharing! And Happy Birthday to Keith!
Blessings
Michelle
Thanks for sharing and being real with all us bloggers! God Bless!
Thanks for taking the time to put those together. I have been checking back each day to see if they were up yet. Looks like a lot of fun. Happy birthday Keith. I think I have eaten at that restaurant. Of coourse when I was there I had 25 Junior Highers with me. Probably not quite as relaxing. Kids are precious.
Jan
You all are just gorgeous…loved seeing you in Galveston, esp. after last years devastating hurricane. Looks like they are up and running again there, PTL for answered prayer for the stricken area. ENjoy every moment together. We so wish our kids and grandkids were here with us on our Alaskan adventure. Seeing your pic's made me feel so homesick for them.
Tell Keith they just opened up the Kenai River in Alaska for King Salmon! Neighbors at my cousins here caught 3 big ones yesterday. Our men are raring to go this afternoon, and we've got a big grill ready to go for tonights meal…(here's hoping and praying for a big salmon for dinner)! We really are "Warm in Alaska" because they are having a heat wave. UP to 80 today!
Hugs in Him,
Pam and Kathy
So Cal Siestas in Soldatna, Alaska
Awww that is so sweet to share your photos. Amanda, your children are so precious and very cute!
Susan
England, U.K.
Glad ya'll had such a great time! Thanks for sharing your life with us!
You all are so blessed! How refreshing that must have been for everyone.
I was wondering- where did Beth get that adorable little butter yellow short-sleeved sweater with the ruffles? It is so cute!
shannon in new york!
Those pj's are adorable!!! Where did you find them?