Carlos Birthday

On the 27th of April we had a reason to celebrate, it was Carlos 7th birthday. Wow, a big number for a big boy. It might have been Carlos 7th birthday, but it was his first one to celebrate on the boat, how exciting. We invited our friends from Daytona to come down to Fort Lauderdale and we were really lucky that they did have time and came for a visit. Julia and Carlos were pretty excited to have Chase and Reese on the boat, they did stay overnight and so we had a real party going on.

When they arrived it was raining and I thought, oh no, I do hope that we can entertain the four children on the boat, but luckily the sky opened up pretty soon and we were able to show them our playground in Fort Lauderdale. The children had fun while Aleatha and I were sitting on the swing and catching up since we had seen each other last. Finally some female company again, we both soaked up each others company and it is just amazing how we always find something to talk about... I love it and very lucky to have found Aleatha!

In the evening we had dinner together and watch a movie later on that night. Once the children were in bed Aleatha and I baked the birthday cake and talked and talked the night away... as usual the night did not have enough hours to give us some decent sleep as well, so we were a bit tired in the morning... but hey ... who knows when we can do that again...it has been very special to have her on the boat.

The next morning, we opened the presents and had a beautiful breakfast, with fresh buns, eggs and lovely company, it reminded me very much of having breakfast back in Germany when I was younger. After breakfast Sven took the children for a Dinghy ride on the new river in Fort Lauderdale and Aleatha and I had some more quiet time, while we were talking she plaided my hair, I very much enjoyed it to be attended to this way. At lunch time we had planned to go to the Museum, I knew that everyone would enjoy this very much. We did have an awesome time in the Museum and there was more to it.... we met in Daytona in the Museum and we spend some more time in the Museum in Fort Lauderdale......wonder which Museum we will visit next....

After our Museum visit we went to the Imax. "How to train your Dragon " was showing and everyone wanted to watch it. What a cute movie, we all enjoyed the story, even though it might have been a bit too scary for Reese (4 years) , but he hung in there and watch it right to the end.... with that he has become a viking himself. Well done! We went home and unfortunately our friends had to leave, very sad, I could not persuade her to stay.....but no matter what day they would have left there would have always been some tears to cry..... All over we had a fabulous time and all I can say thank you sooooo much for coming down and making this a special day for all of us.... I can't wait to see you and spend time with you guys again......