July 30, 2009 – Key West, Florida

We had a later than usual start this morning because we stayed up last night to watch two live stage shows after dinner. It was great. I didn’t want to say anything at the time, but my Papa was laughing so loud that other people were looking at us.

After breakfast I took a short ride on a jetski. It was just a pretend one, but I was making ‘vroom vroom’ sounds for it anyhow. Then we got off the boat and visited the very lovely city of Key West, the southernmost point of Florida. The streets were lined with cottage-like shops, and white picket fences that looked like gingerbread homes. Ernest Hemmingway lived here my Mama tells me.

Had another fight with my Ma and Pa. I don’t know why they keep forcing me to walk on my own. My Lolos and Lolas love to carry me, so I really don’t get why Ma and Pa cant just be the same. I need to be with Mama all the time. When Papa takes me away from her, I cry and scream, because I know this makes him give me back!

We tried key lime pie ice cream - a favourite in Key West, and then did a little bit of shopping… one of our own favourites!

Tonight will be our last night so we’ll be watching a farewell show named Boogie Wonderland, full of Lolo Robert’s favourite songs. I love dancing.