Let's Go to the Beach!

Every year for our wedding anniversary we go on a trip.  Year 1 was New Orleans, Year 2 Mexico and Year 3 was Vegas.  Year 4 we knew we couldn't travel far or long because we needed to take Dexter with us.  So we went to Galveston!  Even though it was overcast, rainy and in February it was still a good time.  I wouldn't say we really WENT to the beach, but we could see it.  That counts, right?! 

We rented a house on seawall.  This was my first rental experience and I must say, I was pleased.  Already looking forward to going again.  It is so nice to have your own house vs a hotel room.  We got in late Friday night, went to the store and then unpacked.  We were all exhausted from the drive.  It snowed on the way out of Dallas and rained on the way into Galveston.  I took pictures of the view from our front porch and one on the inside, but failed to take one of the outside! So not like me. tsk tsk

The next day we went over to The Strand and walked around exploring.  We found a cute pub called Stuttgarden so of course we had to go in.  Who cares if it was 10:30am! We were on vacation.

The Strand is such a neat part of Galveston!  So much to do there. 

Later that afternoon we meet up with some friends that live there for a late lunch at a place called Benno's.  It was yummy!  They have a daughter that is 3 months older than Dexter so it was fun to see them together.  Wish I would have gotten a picture. Totally forgot until after they had left. Boo.

That night we went back to The Strand after hearing about this thing called Artwalk! It's where all the art places open up at night time and you can walk around checking everything out.  Did I mention they offer free wine? It was hard with Dexter as we forgot the Ergo Carrier and pushing a stroller was hard in the art gallery's.  We ended up at a sushi place recommend by our friends.  It was perfect!  Here is a picture of our dinner.  I just love Dexter's face in this shot!



All in all it was a great trip! Different than anniversary trips past, but none the less, we loved it.  And of course we love each other.  4 years of marriage and 1 baby.  I say that is a success.