Party at the Coast

We had so much fun down in Port Aransas a couple weekends ago. We love to sneak down there in February when it is still beautiful, great weather, in the 70's, and completely deserted! Oh, and you still pay winter rates, so it's a steal.

For some reason it took 4 hours to get there (cough, Jeremy-grandma driver Siefer) and 2.5 hours (Rory-Italian-speedster-driver) to get back. I'll let you guess who was driving which leg of the trip!

It was fun to drive over the big bridge through downtown Corpus Christi and head out to the ferries.

We finally arrived at the ferries for the .97 second trip across the inlet. I took this time to take in the scenery.

Jeremy took this time to capture photographs of his cargo shorts....

...and his leg hair! And since I'm writing this blog -- I'll include both!

One of my favorite things about the shops down here is the use of massive sharks in front of the storefronts to draw in the tourists! I challenged Jer to take photos of all of them, but we just got this one... nothing says "Come buy stuff," like a big hungry shark!

We finally arrived at the Mayan Princess!! Our favorite.

This trip involved some great walks on the beach and of course a Pina Colada down by the harbor!

It was fun to get away -- and I even got a mini sunburn -- proof that we kicked back for a weekend... which is a total anomaly these days because of the business! More on that front to come soon!

Dax & Bane

So, I am definitely getting the itch for home ownership. I find myself longingly looking at things like expansive granite counter tops, pretty shiny faucets, and hardwood floors, while at Home Depot, and all of them just make me happy. I know, it's a problem! Especially while we are still living in the apartment.

But, I think that our apartment complex is trying to subtly tell us it is time to move on too! I'd like to introduce you to Dax & Bane.

Just a month ago we came out to find that "Dax & Bane" had made their mark all over the whole apartment complex...

Here's some of Dax's work for you...

...and of course Bane too...

..and now, the two of them together.... Bane is a little shorter in height, while Dax has great arm reach.

This one was Jer's favorite... "Don't Hate Tha Dax & Bane!".... Now Dax and Bane, why would we ever hate you?

... I mean, we have your amazing artwork to enjoy now! I think this one was Bane again...

I'm kind of bummed that I didn't get a photo of the "Dax & Bane 210" display that was on our stairwell. Dax and Bane were representing our San Antonio area code really well! That would have been a good one too.

Just for fun, whenever Jeremy and I are outside, and around some of our other apartment neighbors we like to shout out to each other, "Hey Dax, can you help me with these groceries!" Then Jer will say, "Sure Bane, I'll be right there!"

Do you think we have the neighbors convinced we're the culprits? =)

I think I'll continue to chronicle the crazy world that is my apartment complex. Expect more of these posts to come!