The Kids are Alright

Allen and Vanessa are here for a visit and boy have they been busy.  We don't even see mama and dada anymore.  Its like we've moved down a couple of notches and we didn't even do anything.  But at least they are having fun.  They got here Tuesday and it was zero in MN when they left and about 80 when they arrived here so they were both smiling a lot when they got off the airplane.

Wed. morning they all left for a boat trip with Captain Ken to see manatees.  They saw some in the river and learned a lot about manatees.  At least they didn't bring one home. I guess it wouldn't fit in the trunk and when mama wouldn't give up her seat in the car, they decided against it. They can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes so giving them a bath could be tricky.  A couple of ladies on the tour  boat were even trying to put the moves on Captain Ken but he made it clear right up front he was married.  Put "captain" in front of your name and the ladies go nuts.

Then today they were off to the Everglades to see alligators and ride an airboat.  I guess mama was holding on so tight she bent the metal bar she was holding on to.  Captain Rob drove like a maniac and when mama asked him if he drives his car like that, he told them he doesn't even have a drivers' license.  But they had a blast, the weather was awesome, they saw lots of birds and alligators.  After the tour, they even got to hold an alligator named Buster.  Now I know I'm cuter than any alligator any day of the week but you should see all the pictures of Buster.  Big deal, you're an alligator. Anybody need a purse?  Happy tails, DeDe