Leah's birthday in July coincided with a really special event. A couple of friends told us about the Wish A Fish foundation, and the fabulous day they had with them last year. In a nutshell, a group of boat owners take families of children with disabilities out for a day of fishing on the Chesapeake. This year's event was on Leah's birthday, and it was every bit as great as promised. Our captain, John, and his friend and neighbor Matt, were easygoing and fun and determined that our family should have a good time. The fishing lasted long enough for the kids to reel a few in -- enough for each of them to get their own fishing citations when we got back to shore -- but it also became clear pretty quickly that there was a limit to their ability to tolerate a rocking boat. No worries -- John and Matt decided we should cruise through the harbor area of Annapolis and up to a nearby lighthouse. Clearly Leah was happy with that decision. She came alive every time the boat picked up speed, and when we entered no-wake zones, she pleaded with John, "Go faster, please!" The foundation had a wonderful picnic waiting for all of us when we returned, which we enjoyed tremendously. By the end, Leah was trying to find another boat that would take her out again, which necessitated a fairly quick departure, lest she try to board one.
As you can see, good times were had:
Later, Leah's favorite present was her Mickey Mouse sleeping bag. She found it very handy when used in conjunction with the remote control.
