Today was both Riley and Bentley's first trip to the beach. We thought we would break them in and make sure our trip to Mexico won't be a total bust. Of course, being the Griswald's we are, we get all the way to Galveston, Stewart Beach to be exact and realize we don't have cash. So we go to Walgreen's, take a potty break, and get some cash. I only get $20 thinking surely, that will be enough to cover our $8 parking plus whatever else may come up, YEAH RIGHT. So we pull in and park. We change our kids in the back of the car and lube up with sunscreen and wonder, should we bring our own chairs in? We see lots of chairs and umbrellas and I assume that for 8 bucks, we should get to partake in the nice amenities. Boy was I wrong. We cart all of our stuff toward that beautiful coastline and pass the umbrella rental guy....yeah, it is $25 for 2 chairs and an umbrella. Since we have Miss Bentley, we know we need some shade, so we realize we have to go get more cash (Casey was THRILLED). So upon leaving, he tells the parking dude that he is just running to get cash and wants to make sure he can get right back in. They guy says sure, so Casey goes to get pork skins and cash and comes back and the guys makes him pay another 8 bucks to get in. Needless to say, Casey was not a happy camper.....BUT, the kids had a great time, so everything was worth it. Riley absolutely loved the water and waves. He played so hard. Bentley was a sun bathing beauty and also liked the texture of the sand and thoroughly enjoyed playing with an empty water bottle. So mission was accomplished, just a few rough spots, but we are used to those :)
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