We just got back last night from a fabulous mini-vacation to the Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach area of Florida. Our church association meetings were being held in Boca Raton this year, so we decided to head down a little early and see some sights and enjoy some company. God blessed us with cheap airline tickets and the hospitality of MaryJane and Myron McPherson. They were the best hosts and really made us feel right at home. Xavier and Addison were both sad to leave. They loved MaryJane and Myron a lot and had a great time playing and hanging out with them. We were not able to do all the things we had wished to do, so we will have to plan another trip down that way. Maybe April???? Who knows.
While there we visited the Lion Park Safari. You drive your car through the park where the animals walk all around you. It was really cool. Some ostriches came very close to the car. They even had a baby rhino. It was so cool to see. Xavier said it was a like a zoo, so he is counting it as one and now that makes 12 for him and 8 for Addison. On Friday the whole family got to take an airboat ride on the Everglades. That was super cool. We saw lots of alligators and one got pretty close to the boat. Afterwards they have a show where they wrestle alligators. Addison thought it was great and kept trying to climb into the pen with the gator and the guys. What can I say she is fearless.
On Sabbath I helped MaryJane with the children. We had a great turn out of 15-18 kids. It was great to see MaryJane work. She is so passionate and engaging with the children. We had a field trip planned for Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, but we got there late and they had already closed. They did allow us to walk around a little bit before they locked the gates. We have added it to the list of things to do the next time we come down.
