Saturday, August 13, 2016

Birth Month - Day 13

We are very fortunate to have an Aunt and Uncle who have a vacation home in Panama City Beach.  Even more fortunate is that they allow us to use it, which is the only way we were able to take vacations.  In 2003, on one of our visits we went to Gulf World.  Gulf World is like a mini (and I do mean mini) Sea World.  They have wonderfully entertaining shows with furry friends (birds, dogs, and cats), along with a dolphin show and a sea lion show.  After each of those shows you can have your picture taken with the stars of the shows.  I convinced Andrew to have his picture taken with the sea lion.  He was first up and it took about 15 seconds.  They told him to sit down and look straight ahead.  Then on the command the sea lion turned to Andrew and gave him a kiss as they photo was snapped.

Fast forward to 2014 and Natalia joined us for Spring Break in Panama City Beach.  She had never been to Gulf World so of course we took her.  After the sea lion show, the announcer let the audience know about the photo opportunity, and included that the sea lion to be in the photo was the same one since we were there in 2003.  At that point I forced Andrew to have his photo made again with the sea lion.  So, below you'll see the same kid and same sea lion - 11 years apart.  I love having these photos!



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