Happy 4th (actually 3rd) of July!! On the 3rd of July, Gator Country had their 4th of July/ Big Al's Birthday Celebration! We decided to go, just the three of us this time. This is the entrance to the Cafe.
I was taking Wesley to get Jana to sign his alligator book from our Mother's Day trip with Kent looking on.
Wesley and I with Gary Saurage. Wesley didn't hesitate to smile at him or go to Gary for a picture later. Wesley seems to really feel like he knows this crew after watching every episode of Gator 911 with us!
Gary signing Wesley's book!
Wesley and I holding Chubbs, the baby gator! I wasn't sure that Wesley would hold him by himself, but when the lady handed Chubbs to us, Wesley hugged Chubbs to him!
And, he did it again when he sat with his Daddy with Chubbs!
Then, he stuck his hand into his mouth! Like I said in my Mother's Day post, Chubbs was born with a birth defect where he can't fully shut his mouth.
And, this is where Wesley went to Gary without any hesitation. From left to right, Kent, Gia, Arlie, Wesley with Gary, and Damon. This crew go out of their way to be friendly and more than willing to autograph things and talk with their fans!
And, this is Big Al! They ended up getting Big Al out of the pond.......
restrained,.......
then, let us take pictures with Big Al! They wouldn't let us get any closer than the piece of black tape for safety reasons.
Gary ended up choosing Jud, among others, to help cheer his turtle on the Turtle Race and their turtle won!!
This is Gary and Arlie signing a magazine for Ashley!
They had fireworks and swimming with taped gators that day also, but we didn't stay for the fireworks due to the drive to get back or do the swimming with the gators. But, we will be going back to Gator Country. And, I am truly sorry that CMT did not carry Gator 911 for another season. CMT lost one family of fans due to their decision, I'm sorry to say. This crew put themselves in harm's way for a good cause and our family will continue to back them for that! "Quick Hands or No Hands"
I was taking Wesley to get Jana to sign his alligator book from our Mother's Day trip with Kent looking on.
Wesley and I with Gary Saurage. Wesley didn't hesitate to smile at him or go to Gary for a picture later. Wesley seems to really feel like he knows this crew after watching every episode of Gator 911 with us!
Gary signing Wesley's book!
Wesley and I holding Chubbs, the baby gator! I wasn't sure that Wesley would hold him by himself, but when the lady handed Chubbs to us, Wesley hugged Chubbs to him!
And, he did it again when he sat with his Daddy with Chubbs!
Then, he stuck his hand into his mouth! Like I said in my Mother's Day post, Chubbs was born with a birth defect where he can't fully shut his mouth.
And, this is where Wesley went to Gary without any hesitation. From left to right, Kent, Gia, Arlie, Wesley with Gary, and Damon. This crew go out of their way to be friendly and more than willing to autograph things and talk with their fans!
And, this is Big Al! They ended up getting Big Al out of the pond.......
restrained,.......
then, let us take pictures with Big Al! They wouldn't let us get any closer than the piece of black tape for safety reasons.
Gary ended up choosing Jud, among others, to help cheer his turtle on the Turtle Race and their turtle won!!
This is Gary and Arlie signing a magazine for Ashley!
They had fireworks and swimming with taped gators that day also, but we didn't stay for the fireworks due to the drive to get back or do the swimming with the gators. But, we will be going back to Gator Country. And, I am truly sorry that CMT did not carry Gator 911 for another season. CMT lost one family of fans due to their decision, I'm sorry to say. This crew put themselves in harm's way for a good cause and our family will continue to back them for that! "Quick Hands or No Hands"
OMG I love those pix!!... You are the bravest mom getting that close.. to the gators ... LOL!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe Wesley stuck his hand in Chubbs' mouth! Looks like y'all had a blast (again) with the Gator Country Crew. One of these days D and I will have to meet y'all down there!
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