
One of her THIRD birthday surprises in June was this certificate her Daddy made for her to swim with the dolphins along with a stuffed dolphin. She was super excited and talked about it everyday until she slipped on her wet suit and it was time to turn her dream into reality. I am not sure who was more excited her, her Daddy or me (the photographer).

Entering Dolphin Cay for a day of fun and memories that will last a lifetime.
Hmmm...thought Darla, "our grandma by choice" would be so proud of this one. I also could not resist the cuteness of all these itty bitty wetsuits hanging just waiting for little people to jump inside.
One look at our witty itty bitty and the gentleman handed over the suit and told her to have a great time. She did not move 3 feet before she sat down on the floor and got straight to work.
Of course she wanted no assistance getting it on, so she ended up with both feet and legs in the arm holes. She sure knows how to keep a crowd entertained.
You are looking at one very happy and excited Daddy that could not wait to experience this with his baby girl. I teased him and told him that she was really the boy he had always dreamed of. All kidding aside, Curtis has traveled all over since he was a young child and he always dreamed of the day he could do these types of things with our kiddos.
My husband the rule follower and his "mini me" paying very close attention during orientation. This is where we learned that 7 of the dolphins at Dolphin Cay were rescued shortly after Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana. Their story brought tears to my eyes, yes I am real sappy like that especially when it comes to animals. You see, Emma's love and passion for animals comes naturally to her and I was the same way as a little girl, thanks to my Daddy. Those 7 dolphins are living the life now at the Atlantis and being treated like royalty. So happy for those little bottle nose fellas.
They are off to get in the water and meet Hercules, native of Louisiana. Hercules, thank you for being so sweet and smelling like strawberries according to our baby girl. Emma has told everyone that the Dolphin smelled like the little red fruit that we love to eat.
I think we have 2 happy Frazier's right here while the other 2 observed from the Beach.
Hercules, I think you might be a little thankful that Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana a couple years back.
Daddy congratulating Emma for being so brave and helping him make dreams come.
Daddy was not the only one who was proud. Our two trainers were very impressed by Emma's skills and lack of fear. Most of the kids dropped their fish in the water when the dolphin swam their way. Not our Emma, she held it in her hand and waited for Hercules to open his mouth and beg a little before she dropped it in.
It was a great day spent at Dolphin Cay on the property of the Atlantis. We met some really nice families, trainers & dolphins while making memories and dreams come true. There was a time in my life when I thought I was the biggest Daddy's girl on earth, but after watching my husband and daughter, I think they've got me beat. Emma, we are beyond PROUD of you little girl!
6 comments:
Okay...I cried and cried over this post...tears of joy of course. What a PRECIOUS memory :)
That looked like so much fun! I can't believe Emma was not afraid. Way to go!!!
Can you possibly get any sweeter??? What priceless memories!
What great memories!!!! So sweet and exciting! We are about to head to the Bahamas in 3 days. Can't wait!!!! Your family is adorable!!!
My hubs and I are going alone.. 10 yr anniversary. We are staying at the Sandals resort. How far out did you book your family vacay and did u use a travel agent? We are thinking of taking a big vacay next summer with the whole family. I've heard Atlantis is AMAZING!!
I cried reading this! It makes me miss my Daddy so much and just shows that real Daddy's are still out there. You and your kids are lucky to have him as a husband and father! I love reading and seeing the awesome pictures from your trip!
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