chikaustin

July8th

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Dang it’s hot out.  I’m sure all of you non-southerners are sick and tired of listening to us cowpoke complain about the weather but this is ridiculous.

My doctor advised me to not go outside unless I’m in a pool.  That limits quite a few things.  And makes for an even more hilarious view of me scurrying with two kids in and out of stores when we run errands.

jade beach

That’s me.  Back in good old 1980ish in Port Aransas, Texas.  Skinny as a string bean with a bikini that probably fit me when I was two.

Our beach plans have taken quite a turn of events.  We were hoping to fly to Florida, but my dear sweet hubby thinks that would be overdoing it for my almost 8 month preggo self.  And our beach jar is not quite reaching capacity for airline tickets.  So it looks like we are going to take the kids to good old Port Aransas, Texas at the end of the month.  About four hours from Austin.  I’m not going to complain.  I’m going to suck in my bottom lip and have a good time.  For the kids.  And really, they don’t know any better.

I do have to agree with him, I wouldn’t be up for doing much.  Can’t snorkel.  Can’t ride in a boat.  Can’t go down a water slide.  Can’t ride a bike.  Can’t drink a margarita.  Can’t scuba dive.  Sorry, I said I was going to suck it up.  But I can sit by a pool.  Sit on the beach.  I can look for seashells with my kids.  And just enjoy watching my kids play and fish with their daddy.  And I can take pictures.  I think I’m going to like this little vacay after all.

Are you going anywhere this summer?  I’d love to hear all about it.  I’m a traveling fool.  Wait, that didn’t come out right.  Nevermind.  Carry on.

7 Comments

  • Comment by Our Green Nest — July 9, 2009 @ 6:07 am

    Oh you will have a blast in Port A!…I’ve been blessed to visit some great beaches but we always go back to Port A – it’s home to us! :) I’ll email u today on the accommodations!

  • Comment by Manoute — July 9, 2009 @ 7:36 am

    Enjoy your holidays, I am sure you will have a great time! I am going to France (centre and Southe East) on Saturday for 3.5 weeks.

  • Comment by beki — July 9, 2009 @ 10:06 am

    We’re headed to Destin this weekend. For some reason I’m not all that excited about it, but I’m sure that once we get there I’ll have fun.

  • Comment by Marjorie — July 9, 2009 @ 12:29 pm

    We bought a tent trailer and plan to do some camping… when synchronized swimming is finally over – just a little over a week left!
    Have fun on your trip. It’s nice to get away – even if it’s just to sit.

  • Comment by Di — July 9, 2009 @ 3:11 pm

    Love the photo!

    I think that the beach where it is sunny and warm and you can play in the sea is a great beach! Here we can go to the beach and walk on the beach but rarely in less than jeans and a jacket and swimming is very rare! I am sure that your kids will have a ball and so will you! Florida can wait till next year!! Think baby blankie manufacture taking place in cool and grey Scotland!!

  • Comment by meg — July 9, 2009 @ 6:24 pm

    OK, our a/c crapped out on Tues (but was fixed today!! woohoo!!), and I was just happy that it didn’t happen while I was pregnant. This heat *is* ridiculous, and makes me wish we were complaining about the lack of a real summer with the other 2/3 of the U.S.

    We are completely uninspired about where to go this year . . . as usual . . . so the plans are still up in the air. I’ve only driven through Port A, though, so I’ll look forward to your report! Especially since our vacation isn’t til Aug. Anyway, your getaway sounds great on paper — I hope you have a great, relaxing time!

  • Comment by chikaustin — July 10, 2009 @ 3:46 pm

    it all just sounds so lovely! can i go???

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