Pool Time

Hang'in Out In Port A

Don't get me wrong we loved spending the day either at the pool or on the beach, but a little down time just hang'in out with the family was nice. We don't usually get together with Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Barbara except for special occasions/holidays so this annual trip to Port A is our opportunity to just hang out.

Grandpa and Mallory

Uncle Jimmy and Dalton

We enjoyed many hands of pitch in the evenings.

Dalton got a little coaching by Grandma and he was soon on his way...

Mallory did not quite understand the glass coffee table.

All tuckered out.

Daddy and Mallory (who was not ready for bed ~ she was having too much fun taking it all in)

Hermit Crabs

We came home from Port A with 4 new pets - hermit crabs. Dalton absolutely loves them and I have to admit they are pretty interesting and fun to watch.

Ferry Ride

By the time we reached the ferry landing in Port A there were two kids anxious to get out of their carseats. We had approximately a 30 minute wait so they got to stretch their legs.




Mallory watched closely as we drove onto the actual ferry. It was her 1st 'boat' ride.


She was all smiles. Not sure if she was just excited for the freedom or the actual ride.

Kinda dark, but Mallory is watching through the window as we cuised through the channel enroute to Port A.

Dalton enjoyed his view out the side window.

Dalton's Big Catch

After the guys did their morning fishing they decided to take Dalton for a boat ride. That simple boat ride turned into another fishing trip. This is one of Dalton's most exciting moments in Port A. He caught a 'dinosaur' fish. (Thanks Uncle Jimmy for providing a name ~ it's all he talks about!)

Swim Lessons = Success

After two weeks of swim lessons by an amazing teacher Dalton is now a water bug. He learned to blow bubbles, go under water, exit a pool not using steps, swim on top of water, swim under water, dive (especially loved diving for rings and sticks), bob in and out of water, float on back, float on stomach, the backstroke and most importantly he learned water survival (how to get back to the edge and hold on until he is safe again). I was impressed. I did not expect a pro swimmer after two weeks, but I was hopeful he would learn the importance of water safety and that is just what he did.


Diving in the deep end.


Learning the backstroke.


Jumping in and swiming underwater.

Safari

This past weekend Granny and Grandpa took Dalton on Safari. They headed out Friday morning with a destination of Kerrville, Texas specifically the YO Exotic Game Ranch. Never heard of the YO Ranch then check them out. The YO Ranch "Africa in Texas" started in the 1960s when the San Antonio Zoo's director needed help with the zoo's exotic wildlife program. There are 55 species of exotic wildlife roaming the ranch including Giraffe, South American Rhea, African Wildebeest and more. They provide daily tours and the guides let you get as close as the animals will allow. Dalton had a blast just take a look.

Thank You Granny and Grandpa for a cool trip. I loved the animals and the pool. ~ Dalton