We Didn't Break The Record

42 days? I think that's the number of days in a row that the temperature has been over 100 degrees. The record is 43.  Short 1 day.  But who really cares because the day that the clouds rolled in & it was a high of 95 was the best day we've had in 42 days.

We've been trying to stay active without getting heat exhaustion or sunburned.  One of things we have done a few times this summer is visit Top Golf.  There are 2 locations in the metroplex, Dallas & Allen.  They have a covered driving range with Food & Beverage service, misting fans. And the best part is that each golf ball has a chip in it so that each shot is tracked on the computer monitor in your hitting bay.  It's a fun way to work on your golf swing, have a little family-friendly competition, and stay out of the direct heat.

Jumbo Jenga

This is my favorite picture. Preston tries so hard to hit the Range Picker every time!

Galveston Vacation 2011

We were fortunate to be able to go back to Pointe West in Galveston, TX this year.  We love visiting Pointe West each summer, but have skipped the last 2.  Fortunately, the condo we love so much faired well after Hurricane Ike. 

We loaded up everything (minus the dog) and even packed in our friends, the Powers, this year for a super great week at the beach.  Here are a few things we did, in no particular order.

Swim. 

We spent alot of time in the water, whether it was in the ocean, 

the bay, the pool, or floating in the lazy river.

Reagan, Eric, Addison, Jackson, Preston

We lounged on the patio.  This is also where we eat popsicles. 

Preston & Francie

 We were very fortunate to have carts to go all over the property.

Jackson & Preston

Reagan, Amy, Addison

             

The kids & dads, playing outside of the condo while dinner is on the grill.

Some of us slept in. Okay - it was really only these 2.

Addison & Reagan

We went crabbing.

Preston & Reagan

We did some souvenir shopping.

Patrick & Amy

 We went out to eat at Yaga's on the Strand.

We watched a movie.

We caught some sharks (yikes!).

And they all got back in the water after seeing the sharks!

Preston, Addison, Reagan, Jackson

Preston tried out his new board.

Addison gave herself a mud bath.

A little cooking.

We did some napping. 

We had some mandatory 'down time' on the couch.

Mom's on the back of the cart after cooking smores.

Table tennis, poolside.

Preston & Jackson

 Did I mention we loved the carts? 

Pointe West Beach Club

We hung out in the bay, crabbing & fishing.

Reagan, Addison, Preston, Jackson, Patrick

More fishing. (No deep-sea trips this year).

Addison, Preston, Jackson

Eric & Addison

We spent many hours on the beach.

PatPat, holding up the tent.

Eric & Patrick

Good times with Good Friends!

Walking Works - Week 1

We've started a Walking Works challenge at work. We all have pedometers to track our steps each day. Each region throughout the country is a Team.  The goal, of course, is to get you moving!

I love the idea & the fact that our CEO puts these programs into place. There's no doubt that if our country was healthier & more proactive, we would not have this whole Obama Healthcare debacle to deal with.

The challenge is for 6 weeks.  I was really done with the pedometer after day 4. 

The dumb thing reset on Day 4.  And I lost it for half of a day on Day 5.  But I will keep wearing it.  After 5 days, I have logged 19 miles.  Not too impressive in my standards. My personal goal is to increase my miles each week.  That should set me up for 1/2 marathon training season ....if I ever actually sign up for one.

After '17 days' as Preston has counted, my house is unusually quiet.

Blog & Picture updates to come from our annual Two Week roller-coaster-esque visit from the kids.

The Fish Don't Stand a Chance.

E-Dub and PatPat