Sea Turtles

Four Loads of Laundry

One Big Box of Mexican Bread

Five Very Tired Human Beings!!!

I spent most of the time lying down in our tent.  Yup, I know, my legs are sexy!!!
 Lol!!!!

Now that's what I call a vacation.  So, this year we officially took a vacation.  Last year we worked through Summer and just took a day off when we felt like it. But this year was going to be different.  I vowed to the kids that we would take a "Real" vacation.  You know one where you would actually drive somewhere and stay at a Hotel.  The kids had no idea where we were going.  I kept it a surprise because I wanted it to be special.   We decided on Corpus Christi because this is where my husband, David grew up.  I remember going there once when D.J. was 5 years old.  Our trip would be centered around the Padre Island NS Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery release. There goes the Homeschool Mom in me.  I can't help it.  

Our way up there was not fun at all. It was pouring down rain.  In fact a couple of days before our trip it was down pouring here in Leander.  My only thought was to cancel the trip, but I didn't want to. I prayed it would get better. The public hatchling release was scheduled for Friday, July 19. For safety reasons the turtles would not be released if it there was any sign of lightening or thunderstorms. We just prayed. The kids prayed and by Thursday, it cleared up.  By Friday, we were sent a message that it was set to go as scheduled.  Our tired bodies were up by 4 am and we set off to Padre Island.  The kids still had no idea.  Zach said he saw a sign that said Turtle Release at 6:30 am, so he knew.  Emily didn't want to look that way.  

About 250 people showed up to the event.  There's something just spectacular about creation. Whether it be a human being or an animal like a sea turtle, God's creation is magnificent.  

I admit I cried as the first turtle was released.  Then 67 more were released and off they made their way to the sunrise.  It amazes me how God placed the sun exactly where these little hatchlings would follow. We hope to make this a yearly event.  

If you would like more information on how to attend one of these events, visit, Padre Island NS Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery on Facebook page.  

Until Next Time,

Eat Organic, 

Eat Gluten-Free

I haven't!!! Lol!!

Jennifer