During our first break in October, we had several fun outings.
We started off with a day trip to hike at Huntsville State Park. While eating lunch near the nature center, we listened to a park ranger talk about squirrels and alligators. We learned why not to feed the wild animals and how to tell how old an alligator is.
Then we took a trip to the Houston Police Department Mounted Patrol barn to feed the horses carrots and apples. One of the officers even let the kids help hose off his horse.
After oldest daughter got her braces off, we visited with some good friends, eating pizza, playing ping-pong, Lego, and video games, and petting the dogs and talking:
We spent an evening canoeing and fishing at a local nature preserve.
We learned about building the transcontinental railroad and had a race to see which side could finish first. We were on the team that had to blast a tunnel through the mountain...
And we took a hike around the lake at another local park. God was gracious to give us beautiful weather for being outdoors during this week!
We took our second break during the week of Thanksgiving. We celebrated oldest son's baptism, youngest son's 6th birthday, took a quick trip to Goliad, Texas to explore some Texas history and canoe on the San Antonio river, and spent time with family on Thanksgiving Day.
The birthday boy made his own cake, with the help of older sister. They made it in the shape of his favorite stuffed panda bear.
CAmpsite at Goliad State Park.
Cactus in a tree.
The mission at Goliad.
Someone needs some help before he can be a legitimate conquistador....
A layout of the mission and outbuildings.
The chapel at Presido La Bahia.
The Fannin Memorial, where Col. James Fannin and his soldiers are buried.
Launching the canoe on the San Antonio River.
Enjoying a cousin's beagle at Thanksgiving.
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