Port Aransas Trip

My new favorite thing about living in Austin is the array of inexpensive mini- vacation destinations within driving distance of our fine city. After just 4 hours in the car, we can be sitting on the beach. After 1 hour, we can enjoy San Antonio and all it has to offer - Sea World, Fiesta Texas, the Alamo, and the Riverwalk. Schlitterbahn, the world's number one water park, is just an hour's drive away. And for the grown-ups, Bocktoberfest in Shiner, TX is a blast. Or, if the mood strikes (and babysitters are available), we can enjoy a romantic weekend at a bed and breakfast in Fredericksburg.

We returned today from a much- needed long weekend in Port Aransas, TX. Port Aransas is a quiet fishing town on Mustang Island, just off the Texas coast. With sandy beaches and clear blue water, it is a favorite beach destination for families in central Texas.

We had a fabulous time! Each morning, after breakfast, the buddies and I loaded up the stroller and went for long walks on the beach. After lunch and naps, we'd load up all our gear and head back for hours of fun. The water was still warm after the hot summer and both boys loved it. Ace cracked up while swimming with the crashing waves and even our sometimes-skittish Ben let out some joyful shouts. They chased after seagulls, dug in the sand, flirted with every lady that looked their way, and swam, swam, swam.

Check out our pics here!