We are back from Costa Rica and Mommy has gotten back into her work schedule and now has time to update my blog. We had a wonderful time on our trip. It will take a few days to get all of the details to you - so think of it as a chapter book not a little kid book!
For the first entry - I want to give you my Costa Rica Top 6 (that's as high as I can count!)
6. Beautiful Sunsets - Mommy likes to point out sunsets to me when we are driving or at home. I was so excited the first night we got to Costa Rica because I saw a beautiful sunset. I ran into the house to tell mommy. She got her camera and we took some pictures. Each night I made sure to show the sunsets to Mommy. When we look at sunsets we like to talk about God's favorite colors that day. In Costa Rica He liked orange for many days - but each day was a little different.
5. Making new friends - When we arrived in Costa Rica we stayed at a beautiful house on a hill. There was a very nice couple, Lucia and Raul, that worked at the house. I quickly jumped in to help Raul with his duties. He also showed me some frogs that came out at night. Raul and I became quick friends and by the end of the week I could say "Raul mi amigo!" Here's a picture Mommy took of me with Raul.
4. Discovering the beach - I got to go to the beach for the first time. I had so much fun playing in the sand and waves. I really loved running into the water and then running away from the waves as they came in. I also liked going out really deep with Mommy, Daddy and Papa and jumping as the waves crashed into us. As much fun as the beach is, I really don't like getting water in my mouth! Yuck!!!
3. Meeting a crocodile face to face - I got to venture out on a River Safari. I was so excited to look at interesting birds, monkeys, and frogs. Then we saw him - our first crocodile. I was so excited to see a real crocodile - but I did make sure and ask Mommy if he was going to eat me. Mommy explained that crocodiles only eat Captain Hook and I was safe. Once that was settled, I couldn't get enough of those cool crocs!
2. Learning to Swim - Before going to Costa Rica, I shared with you about my swimming practice in the bathtub. Well - when we got to Costa Rica I learned to swim all by myself! I started out practicing putting my face in the water. Then, with the help of my life vest, I learned that I could go all the way around the pool by holding onto the wall. Pretty soon Papa taught me how to kick my legs and move my hands. Before you knew it I was kicking all the way across the pool. I even got brave and tried it without my lifevest! I also learned how to lay backwards and float on my back! I really love swimming and want to go more. If only it would stop raining here!!!
1. Flying like Superman - This was the greatest thing I have ever done. When we went to the rainforest, we went on a canopy tour. This is an awesome adventure like I have seen on the Amazing Race on TV. We got all our gear on and then started flying through the rainforest on a zip line. I think I smiled for days after this! The best was when my guide helped my lay out and fly like Superman. That was a dream come true!!!
I know this Top 6 was short and I promise more details from the trip will be coming. But I wanted to share my favorite moments from the trip with you. Stay tuned for the next chapter!
