Leah wanted to celebrate her 11th birthday by swimming with the dolphins at Discovery Cove in Orlando. So, reservations were made and bright and early on the big day we piled into the car ready for some fun and adventure. And we found it! Will and I, armed with the camera and his stroller (laden down with towels, snorkels and all the necessities), took our position on the beach while the rest of the crew donned their wetsuits and met their dolphin, Hutch. It was an amazing thrill for all when they held on to Hutch's fin and were given a ride of a lifetime!
But before it was over there was a birthday surprise for Leah. Lester (a special dolphin trained for the task) swam right up to Leah, pushing a buoy the whole way. He presented her with the buoy -- a birthday memento with "Happy 11th Birthday, Leah!" inscribed on it. A special portrait was taken of Leah and Lester -- a wonderful reminder of the day we swam with the dolphins!(I missed getting a picture of John taking his ride with Hutch. At that moment Will and I were having a "discussion" about why he couldn't go in swimming by himself...)
1 comment:
Thanks for all the great comments for Den 5. We read them at meetings and the boys like the feedback.
Post a Comment