We went to an alligator park which had a mini-zoo on the grounds. The thin fence between the alligators and the duck pen looked a little precarious, which was either torture or or exciting for the gators.
Tonito, Drew, and Riley. Tonito was in heaven hanging out with the 2 older boys this weekend. He felt *so special* that they paid attention to him and played rough with him. He was a little sad the first couple of days of school that he hadn't made instant friends, so this weekend focusing only on Tonito was perfect for his self-esteem:).
The highlight was holding the baby gator!
Future vet and scared of nothing adventurer:
My little animal-lovers enjoyed the petting zoo, and of course wanted to feed each and every one- I'm surprised the animals are not obese the way they guzzle the "feed" pellets-
Feeding FRENZY when the guy started to bang the bucket of pellets on the dock-
Tonito, Drew, and Riley. Tonito was in heaven hanging out with the 2 older boys this weekend. He felt *so special* that they paid attention to him and played rough with him. He was a little sad the first couple of days of school that he hadn't made instant friends, so this weekend focusing only on Tonito was perfect for his self-esteem:).
The highlight was holding the baby gator!
Cutie Drew, and then unsure Maya:
Future vet and scared of nothing adventurer:
Picking grass to feed the pygmy ponies:
The best part for Vivi was the large collection of lemurs in the gift shop (that her mommy would not puchase):
The next day we went to the boardwalk.
Our last night, celebrating Tonito and Riley's birthdays at TGIF's. Afterwards Tonito asked me "How did they know it was Tonito's birthday?" :)
Buddies forever... Tonito still says Drew is his ge-ge (older brother) when asked.. Although we have virtually no information on his past, I am so glad we have contact with his friends from Urumqi!
Wrestling on the bed...
No China reunion would be complete without a dragon dance a la hotel blanket.
The best part for Vivi was the large collection of lemurs in the gift shop (that her mommy would not puchase):
The next day we went to the boardwalk.
Our last night, celebrating Tonito and Riley's birthdays at TGIF's. Afterwards Tonito asked me "How did they know it was Tonito's birthday?" :)
Buddies forever... Tonito still says Drew is his ge-ge (older brother) when asked.. Although we have virtually no information on his past, I am so glad we have contact with his friends from Urumqi!
Wrestling on the bed...
No China reunion would be complete without a dragon dance a la hotel blanket.
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Very cute! Tonito is just blossoming! I love the 'dragon dance'.
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