Tuesday, April 24, 2012

SandFest weekend!!!

Just 3.5 hours south and we were in Port Aransas enjoying the 16th annual Texas SandFest.  This is the largest master sandsculpting contest in the U.S.  Sculptors from all over the world are sponsored to travel to SandFest to participate...as far as the Netherlands!  This event started on Friday, but we arrived Saturday and hit the beach early to see the progress these amazing artists were creating. 


Saturday.





Sunday


 Saturday

Sunday
 Saturday
 Sunday
 The front side of Creatures of the Sea


 Saturday

back side
Sunday- front side

Saturday
Elephant's trunk- 2 mermaids


Completed on Sunday





The rest of the photos are all completed.  I didn't take photos of all the sand sculpting creations on Saturdays.






















*****WINNERS******
Master's Duo:
First Place- "Do You Really Want to Know Where Mermaids Come From" (Elephants) by Wilfred Stiljger and Edith van de Wetering, also took People's Choice and BEFRESS Award
Second Place- "And Another Fairy Loses It's Wings" (T-Rex's) by Morgan Rudloff and Chris Guinto
Third Place- "The Fifth Element" by Jon Woodworth and Brad Goll

... Master's Solo:
First Place- "Space Cowgirl" by Sue McGrew
Second Place- "Paper or Plastic" by Carl Jara
Third Place- "Buffalo Soldiers" by Brian Wigglesworth
People's Choice and BEFRESS Award- "Creatures of the Sea" by Tom Danczek
Below are the amateur sand sculptures.....









 We had a fabulous weekend! Even though we decided to go at last moments notice we were lucky to have rented a cute little beach house just blocks away from SandFest.  I was so glad my mom joined us- it was great to spend this weekend with her.  I thought we were going to hit the road shortly after the contest, but Hannah wanted to play on the beach.  Well, 4 hours later after Hannah had no more energy to swim we left!   She had a blast at the beach & of course miss social met a friend and they built a cute little sand castle!
Saturday a.m. 












 Cute little cafe we found to have some Gelato


ARRRRGH MATEY
 Hannah was fascinated with these hermit crabs

 Eating breakfast on the porch


One last photo at this cute little beach house
So happy to be at the beach!


Look how far she's in all by herself!
She fell in the water

 Just got back from falling in the water

 All of our beach gear in one trip!
 Lovin her chair









 
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3 comments:

  1. Buzybugs pixie.blogspot.comApril 24, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    How AMAZING- and how FUN!! I am super jealous, that is so cool. I cannot believe people can do that out of sand! It looks like you guys had a blast. I cannot believe how big Hannah is! Actually both girls are growing so fast! I miss you guys, and you look hot in your bikini. I hope you all are doing great. Love ya

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    1. SandyOMay 2, 2012 at 8:25 PM

      Amazing it was! I was shocked that MR. ED didn't win-the detail on the horse and the man was incredible. I'm glad that the cowgirl won- her face (nose & lips)and boots were awesome. Definitely will make the Sandfest a yearly tradition- we had a great time. Come visit us!!!! There is so much to do, so much to see! Love ya too =)

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  2. MichelleJune 7, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Can you believe Im finally looking at these...what impresive sculptures!! I am on the look out now for a contest like this here in HI. So awesome!! What a memorable trip for all of you!!

    Love and miss you much!!!

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