Saving Sandy Memories

Most everyone knows that I love the beaches. Pretty much anywhere is fine with me, although I have favorites, as long as it has sand and ocean. Each visit to the different beaches, I began to think that it would be fun to bring back sand. After I mentioned it, I found out that people had heard of collecting sand, and my nephew, Austin, already collects it. I guess I am more sheltered than I thought!
So, I ordered some bottles to display them in and I am working on some new tags for each bottle. Here is what I have so far. Just a few but its a start!

Galveston Sandcastle Competition!

Galveston held its 23rd annual AIA Sandcastle competition this weekend. I have always wanted to attend but for some reason or another, I have not be able to.

Madison and Macy came along to see how it was done. We all enjoyed the beach and watching these guys compete.

We even spent a few hours out in the ocean..... way out there!!!..... swimming with the fish. For some reason, the fish were all swimming on the tips of the waves. Right as the wave curled, the fish were swimming and jumping as far as the eye could see. There were school after school of fish and we watched them swim by us for hours. Many of them even bumped up against us. It was a funny afternoon.

There were amazing artist talents present and although these are just a few of the best, all of the work was incredible!