We just got back from our vacation to South Padre Island and San Antonio. We had a really good time and enjoyed being away from the stress and busy-ness of home. It rained on us most of the vacation so we only managed to squeeze in a few hours on the beach. For the fourth, we spent some time swimming and the kids searched for sea shells, then we went to the go-kart / bungee jump place to get a little closer to the fireworks. When the fireworks were done, we went to a bar called Live Bait and enjoyed some drinks and live music from Johnny Lee. We ended the night with a night stroll on the beach.

We took a day tour to Matamoros, Mexico to shop around. Here is the whole gang. Along with Joseph's parents, brother and Cecilia, his uncle, cousin, his girl-friend and her 3 kids went along on the trip with us. I was a little concerned at first how it would all work out having such a big group, but it was a lot of fun. Having the kids around always brightened everyone's day. They were truly amazing kids and I had so much fun playing with them.

Fireworks and Red, White, and Blue for the Fourth!

Here is me and Johnny Lee at Live Bait. He is a really awesome musician and such a great performer. We had so much fun listening to him and dancing the night away.

Matthew really became attached to Joseph, or as he liked to call him when

he would bang on our door in the morning to wake us up, JoJo! Matthew is

such a cool kid. We can't wait to have someone like him around in a few years!

We are going to get to babysit Matthew sometime next week and I can't wait

to hang out with my new little buddy again. The trip really ended up being

such a great time!