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!
I love the pictures! Especially the one with Annabeth's big, bright eyes! What a beautiful girl! And just so you know pools are the greatest way to wear kids out. Unfortunately it's also a great way to wear parents out. My kids are pretty independent now, so I can usually wear them out without wearing myself out (I lay on a lounge chair unless it's really hot. 90 degrees is hot enough for me. Sometimes 80 degrees is too hot for me if there's no wind.) I would not play with hermit crabs though. They come close to me and I scream bloody murder. Ask my husband. He knows all too well. Not a big fan of marine life!
I love that game!!!
Thanks for sharing. We love Galveston, too. So happy to see the City coming back after Ike.
Are you sure Colin was having fun? Looks more like torture. There's just something about a fleece jacket and being in the water behind a boat that doesn't compute…although with our heat in Houston I might be willing to give it a try just to cool off…I'm just sayin'
Lauri W.
So nice to see Mr. Colin! Looks like all had a great time! And Happy Birthday Keith! Thanks for sharing your girls with us:)
What a fun weekend you had!! Where did Colin go? Looks like my neck of the woods (the midwest)!
Kimberly from Michigan
Thanks for sharing pictures of your family! Do you mind sharing where you got Annabeth's float? I have a daughter a couple of weeks younger than Annabeth, and we are heading to the beach next month…would love to get something like that for her! Thanks!
Your pictures were great! It looked like it was a wonderful weekend! (except for Colin not being there.) I have to say Melissa…he is quite the cutie! How nice that all of you could be together! You are a great looking family! 🙂
Love to pictures! So much fun! Thanks for sharing!
Happy Birthday to your Dad!
Emmy
It is so kind of you to share with us. Thank you!!
Berry, berry beautiful family and happy birthday to Mr. Moore!
Looks like you all had a great week-end! Those children are absolutely adorable..and the one with Annabeth asleep in the float was priceless! That should be an advertisement for the beach house. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing your pictures and adventures. Since I love games, I decided to check out the Whoonu game when I went to the store this afternoon. I went to the toy section, but couldn't find it. Bummer, guess I'll have to check somewhere else later. Finished with my shopping, I headed to checkout when I spotted the CLEARANCE section. I just had to stop. Wouldn't you know it, there set a stack of Whoonu's, with a 50% off marked clearance price. Yippee, I got it for $7.18! I might have to go back later and buy some more to set aside for gifts. I love those little blessings that the Lord drops in your lap!
Wow, looks like you all had a great time! Thanks for sharing! I go to the beach in a month with my family and I can't wait!!
Great pictures! I loved your quiet time spot. 🙂
I am so glad y'all had a great vacation!
Love,
Patty
So glad you all had a ball over the holiday weekend. Loved the pictures.
We were surprised and saddened by the sudden loss of my mother-in-law July 4th. However, our greatest comfort was knowing she stepped from this life into the arms of Christ. Please pray for the family.
Mary, I am so so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law.
Love, Melissa
WOW….what great pictures! Thank you so much for sharing your life with us!
Blessings~
Laura
Those pictures are awesome.Our little siesta sucking her thumb that is such a gorgeous pcture thanks for sharing your family with us . Can't wait to sweet bibby bible lady this weekend here in ALBUQUERQUE NM I need some refreshnment in my life this is just a tough yr. job wise and family taking care of an elderly parent and sometimes it gets ruff. So here is hoping and praying to meet your mom in person and to be able to tell her thanks for all she does for this seista.
Love Carol Albuquerque NM
hey this is to Sandee your best friend that is going to see Beth by herself she can join and a few other women that are going.
My name is Carol
email me at
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Thanks to all of you for sharing your weekend fun with us! How delightful that you were able to get together! Precious pictures of one and all!
Melissa – you married a HUNK! My hubby has blue eyes, too!:)
Aw, how sweet !
So, is Galveston anywhere near back to "normal" after the big hurricane hit it? Seriously, since I now live way up in southern Wisconsin, I've really been wondering a lot about my favorite beach town …
I see that Gaido's seems to be doing just fine. =)
I'm glad Y'all had so much fun there !
Happy Birthday, Mr. Keith ! ! !
In Christ's Love, Jennifer
Southern Wisconsin
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I hope Y'all do not mind, but we had a serious tragedy last month [June 2009]regarding a 3 year old precious girl who was found at the bottom of a neighbor's swimming pool, who passed into Jesus' arms this past Monday. I cannot honestly say that I knew little Patience, but once I saw her picture, I realized that I do recognize having seen her in church, before and/or after services. However, I do not have a clue as to how a family could deal with such a huge loss like this one. Only through God's Love and Grace, I imagine . . .
She looks as cute as can be, but is now in Jesus' arms …
I'm sure her family and neighbor, and close friends could use any prayers any Siestas [and/or Miestas] would offer upon their behalf. Here is her picture and memorial from the local newspaper:
http://www.gazettextra.com/obits/2009/jul/08/patience-fisher/
Lord, I just offer the Fisher family up to You, O God, Lord of mercy and grace. Be with them now, as only You know how to bring comfort to them. In Jesus' name I pray these things, Amen
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Looks like you had a blast!!! Ten of us here in Oklahoma are loading up in the morning and heading to NM to see Beth. We cannot wait and have been giggling and e-mailing, facebooking back and forth. Looking foward to our get away weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blessings,
Jennifer
How fun?!?! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Melissa. We appreciate your prayers.
Happy Birthday Keith!!! Today is my birthday too 🙂
The pictures are great! Could Annabeth be any more adorable than she is sleeping in the pool!!! Love that picture!
Like others, I checked the blog over the weekend looking for those pictures, but found I was glad you waited until after your trip to post them. So glad you had such a sweet time together. Thanks for sharing. My absolute favorite is your sleeping darling in that float with her thumb in her mouth.
Much love to all of you,
Patti Hayes
You have a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing your pics.
Seriously, was that a Ninja Turtle ice cream? I know a couple of boys who would clean their rooms for such a thing!
Thanks for sharing pictures with us. We missed you!! We're so blessed that you think to share your family memories with us.
It is hard to pick a favorite! I am very impressed with Jackson….swimming at 3! And the last picture…it is almost like he sees the photographer and takes aim!! He is growing up so fast!
And Annabeth…they don't stay little for long, do they!
Precious….very precious family!! Almost as precious as my own family!! 😉
Thanks for sharing the pictures and your family with us. What a blessing to be counted among your friends. Love & rich blessings to all the Moore's.
It was worth all that work. Wonderful, wonderful pictures. Y'all made some wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing them with us.
I could barely concentrate after that pic of Annabeth's pajamas. Oh my word.
What a fun, fun post!!
Well that looks like THE best time!! You are always so nice to share your family pics with us. Annabeth in the floaty…too cute!
Happy Birthday Keith!!! Thanks for sharing your girls with us!
Melana in Wyoming
I think that sales on Whoonu just hit the ceiling!! You should have bought stock in it right before you sent us this post.
Looks like a great vacation. Thanks for sharing with us. I too have been watching every day to see when we would get pictures. It was worth the wait.
Thanks for sharing and I just love the pic of Annabeth sucking her thumb sound alseep in her float just precious!!!! Your lucky you had sunshine for the 4th it felt like mid November for us in Maine. Gob bless and Happy Birthday "Mr Moore"
Lori
Presque Isle
Maine
Love the photos…and the sweet close-up of Annabeth is PRICELESS. That's one to frame and go up on the wall.
Glad you had a blast. Things here are crazy busy…still working full-time…blessing with blisters, I dare say.
Think of you and praying for you all regularly.
Still at it with the scripture memorization…bringing the sprial to work everyday.
I love these pictures! I can just imagine how much fun it would be to hang out with yall. I was just thinking that you "Moore girls" are like the cool people you always wanted to hang out with in high school…and then you said you played something called Woohnu and I felt like I might have a chance at "coolness" again:) j/k. I love you so much. Sharing your life with us adds to your authenticity and is so encouraging to know that you are living life along side the rest of us. Oh, and I'm curious about Mr. Moore's gumbo recipe. My dad has his very own recipe too and I haven't had any other yet that beats it.
Love you, KT
Love Jackson's squirter toy! My Noah has a matching one, and his sister has one, too! They've actually been borrwed by the parents a few times for some terrific water fights this summer! 🙂 Glad you all had a fun family vacation!
Oh so fun!! Thank you for sharing your pictures with us!
What a blessing that you can just get away and enjoy eachother!
You Moore girls are GORGEOUS…and little Annabeth is way too cute is her little swimsuit!
Thank you so much for sharing your holiday with us through pictures! You are such a beautiful family!
Here is an announcement for those siestas that are coming to Deeper Still in Greensboro, NC at the end of the month. We are meeting at Shanes Rib Shack, 4217 W. Wendover Ave. on Friday July 31st at 11:00 a.m. for lunch and fellowship. If possible could you rsvp to [email protected] of you can come. Hope to see you there!
Much love!
Kristi B.
Those are really good pics. Sounds like Annabeth had the perfect idea of how to vacation, sleepin' in the inner tube. Thanks, I'm glad you all had a great time.
Thanks for sharing the pictures! You have a beautiful family. It looks like you all had a great time. Annabeth is simply too cute in that outfit! 🙂
Anne in MO
Wonderful pics! Love them all…but it does my heart so much good to see your mama and daddy sweet on each other in the pics of them together. Sure can see how much they love each other 🙂 (more meaningful in light of what she shared in Stockton…praise God for what He does!). And baby Annabeth…that girl just gets cuter every day!
Glad you all had a great time 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Ps. I got the wonderful opportunity to have lunch with a fellow siesta today! God works in amazing ways…thank you Moore's for this blog and for facilitating that 🙂
Awww, that post made me "homesick." Since I was a kid, my family has spent every Thanksgiving down in Galveston. They still do, but I'm grown up now, living overseas and usually unable to join. Thanks for sharing your family fun with us! I am especially jealous of your meal at Guidos. Yummy 🙂
Looks like ya'll had an awesome weekend. Thanks for sharing it with us! My parents and I love Gaido's, sometimes we even make the 1.5 hour drive just to eat there. The pictures are precious, I love the one of Jackson after swimming, he's such a cutie!
I really, really just want to be a part of your family!!!
It's my birthday today, also. Happy birthday to your wonderful husband. I looked forward to seeing your pictures. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. You are one adorable family. -jh
Those kids are some kind of CUTE! What a precious family you have. Thanks for sharing these moments with us.
Precious, precious photos! I grinned all the way through them.
Seriously cute pictures of the kids!