Wednesday, December 31, 2008

The Last Day

After three long weeks, we're starting to pack up. It's the last day of vacation, and the last day of 2008.

Today we will go to the park and the beach for the last time. The weather has cooled into the mid 70s, but it's still sunny and dry. Yesterday we met the "Greats" for lunch; Liam was especially excited to see his "Pa-Pa" as he calls him.

After lunch, we found the Tampa Zoo (Lowry Park Zoo) and we were surprised to get in for free with our Point Defiance Zoo membership. This zoo was excellent, just as good as the Brevard Zoo. The difference is that the Tampa Zoo has rides for the kids, and there were many more people there. The best part was at the alligator area. I asked Liam how many alligators he saw. "Four Chomp" (his word for gators). Then he added "Three Caw" (his word for birds). I don't know how this is possible, but he got it right. He can count to four!

We have photos from the zoo (and the whole trip), but they will have to stay on the cameras another day or two until we get home.

Goodbye 70-degree days and warm, sandy beaches. Next stop, Seattle!

And Happy 1st Birthday Kaile! See you soon!