Museums, and the Beach!!

Well, I can honestly say that Corpus Christi is an interesting place to visit.  There is a great variety of stuff for the whole family to experience. 
Yesterday, after we finished school and had lunch, we went into the downtown area to visit the Art Museum.  I would LOVE to share some pics, but they do not allow you to take photos inside. :)  This was our first time to visit an Art museum of any kind, so I do not have anything else to compare it too, but we enjoyed it.  At first, the kids seemed REALLY bored with it, but then, I pulled them in, and quietly told them to think through the eyes of the artist.  I told them to try and figure out what the artist was trying to teach us or tell us through their piece of art; whether it was a painting, sculpture or pottery.  Tanner took a lot of notes, and the others started picking their favorites!  It was cool. :)

Afterwards, we were getting ready to go back home, but then I realized that the History & Science Museum was right around the corner!  So, I asked the kids if they were up to it; OFCOURSE they were!
This museum was AWESOME.  There were SO many exhibits and artifacts, but I will share some of our favorites. :)

From the dinosaurs to the HUGE crabs!  To the old buggies and mercantiles. :)

There was a wonderful play center with a lighthouse and boat, complete with fishing poles, dress up clothes and even bricks to finish building the house! 

There are many "hands-on" exhibits including this!

But, our favorite was the replica of Columbus' ships, the Nina and Santa Maria.  We were able to walk onto it's deck and a retired history teacher gave the tour.  He also asked Zach to volunteer during his speech. ;)

Oh yeah!  Is this great, or what?!!  Tanner was in one of his goofy moods!  :)

Then, today, we hit the beach! :)  Todd surprised us at the last minute, and said he would go too!  I was so thankful to have him go along.  (Thankfully his work schedule was not too hectic today!)

When we arrived, Parker was SO excited!  This is his first time at the beach, and this was his first reaction to the water and waves:

But, very soon, his mood changed to this:

Emily was a little nervous too, but big-brother, Tanner, came to the rescue!

They had a blast, and I was just thrilled to experience it with them.  :)

Even washing off the sand was exciting!  It's the little things.............. :)
Blessings,
Steph