Alena's Whales

(jessica) Today's whale watch adventure was a big success. We were on a rather small boat with personal commentary provided by a native fisherman who educated us on much more than the whales. He knew the fishing industry ins and outs as well as was an ornithologist of sorts. We all loved the journey, but none more than Alena. I had had doubts that it was even a good idea to bring her along on the 2 hour ride due to her current inability to be sedentary once off of her throne (carseat). She would yell "go whale, go big fish!" after a sighting. She would then bounce up and down squealing "I saw it, I saw it Mommy!" By the end of the cruise she had charmed the boat hostess and was occasionally in her arms and not mine for a change. They would walk around for Alena to demonstrate her horsey imitation for the other guests and she would inform them that her name was "My Baby." I may never correct her on that!