Friday, July 4, 2008

Pew visit

Our good friends, the Pew family came for a visit. We met the Pews while living in England and became really good friends. Towards the end of our 6 month stays we were playing cards at least every other night. They live in Utah but Clark had a job assignment in Orlando and they extended their trip for a visit! We had a good time. The first day we met them in Orlando at Gatorland, home of over 1500 alligators and 100 crocodiles.


While we were checking out a baby gator and getting some facts, Noah was checking out cutie Addie and tried to make his move!



It was really hot but we were able to see some gator wrestling, flamingos, snakes, and crocs. They sell hot dogs for people to throw and these were some hungry fellows....some were hissing.



The next day we drove to St. Augustine the oldest city in the nation. Highlights of this spot included a yummy meal at a Colombian restaurant and Kilwins ice cream for dessert. We walked around a fort/castle and the boys watched them fire the cannon. It was fun to see it with them but we kind of laughed at our full circle. What's historic here is so not compared to Europe!


Zac and Noah in front of the oldest school house!

Sunday was the usual church and visiting. We of course got some card playing in as well. The girls will forever be the champs of hand and foot!

Monday we headed to Kennedy Space Center. My favorite part was the launch simulator. It's a ride that is realistic to what the astronaut's experience at blast off. It's so loud and shaky and then you reach a certain point and it's total silence and stillness. Pretty amazing to imagine being a real astronaut and what kind of anxiety and adrenaline you must have!





Noah unfortunately was so tuckered out and really irritable. We separated from the Pews so they could have a more relaxed time with their not so irritable baby!



Noah was content as long as he was being held or pouring a water cup all over himself with such pride!


Together we endured some serious rain storms and ate really good BBQ so hopefully their experience was authentic!

We are glad the Pews took the time to see us and hope that we can continue to keep in touch. It's amazing how different life experiences bring different people into our lives.

1 comment:

Amanda said...

We had a great time at your house, even though your child was bustin' a move on our daughter. I think she secretly liked it.

The rainstorms were crazy, but the food was great. I haven't dared step on the scale since we've been home. It was worth it though.

Now, when are you guys coming out to visit us?