Extra Day in Tampa - Let's Go to Busch Gardens

Hurricane Sandy left us stranded in a resort on Tampa Bay for an extra two days. It was a hardship, but we found solace in a surprise trip to Busch Gardens!

Paul loves to see the characters in the Sesame Street Happy Safari. Joss? He's a bit more cautious. He may wave, though.

I took Joss on Cookie Monster's Canapy ride. Trapped in the nets! 

Sanctuary! Sanctuary!

Poor man's Dumbo ride: Snuffy's pals.

Joss and his ride.

What is it with this place and nets?

Let me know where you are.

On the train!

Unexpected fun with our cousins!

The Red Barons! Where is the WWII Flying Ace?

On the hog.

Bye Bye!

Aunt Margie's Wedding! (from Paul's & Joss's Perspective)

The family went down to Clearwater, FL to celebrate Aunt Margie's & Uncle Jason's wedding! Paul and Joss were ringbearers and did a great job at it. Here is the wedding - from their perspective.

Corsage for Ringbearer #1

Late for the procession!

Where do we walk? 

This way?

Grandpa & Grandma are here too?

Mommy & Daddy!

The best part of the wedding? Bubbles! 

 

A fist full of lox 

The happy couple 

Dancing with Grandma!

Joss LOVES martinis

The Handsome Boys

Penguin Dance!

Ghosts!

Little Conga Line

Safta & Mommy

Cousins Conga



Let them eat cake!

Welcome to SeaWorld!

Before the wedding, the kids and I met up with grandma and grandpa to visit SeaWorld in Orlando!
 

Shamu's Happy Harbor was Awesome!

Freefall!

There are animals here?

Anglerfish and Jellyfish

Let's feed an ibis!

Swishy Jelly Fun!

Riding the Walrus

Man admiring man (admiring man admiring man)

Hurricane Sandy Rainbow

Paul Turns Five! - (Part 2 - The After-Party)

What do you after an amazing fifth birthday party? Have an After-Party!

Daddy showing Paul slight of hand

Many, many presents

Joss and his friend Bret

Who's present is this?

The best gift of the night!

Can I open one?

Joss: pooped and inclined 

Safta's annual decorations! 

Happy happy day!

The after-after party consisted of me (Shawn) celebrating my 37th birthday with great friends and copious amounts of Chinese food. They don't write songs about being 37. But they do write songs about being five. Here are two of my favorites!