Last Day of School - Wyoming - Time to Say Good-bye

It is our last day in Wyoming and also the boys last day of school.  Since Ryan and Raef are off enjoying the fun of the day, we have Caleb all to ourselves.  Amanda is in housecleaning mode so in order to give her more freedom, we whisk the little man away for awhile.  It is a nice day and their location on the base is pretty close to a coffee shop providing us with the opportunity for a walk.  Caleb leads the way with an occasional "this way" sent his direction and a great follow-through from him.  It doesn't take too long to arrive at the shop and watch him delightfully pick out his "juice".  He also finds a fan to stand in front of and giggle.  What a clown.


Once we finish our drinks, he is ready to go.  In truth, he was ready way before us, but such is life waiting on adults.  He has not finished his juice and is adamant about bringing it along.  NOW he is thirsty and drinks constantly through the parking lot, leaving me to carry an empty container the rest of the way.  In the lot, we come upon some big machinery and Caleb takes the time to check it out in detail.  How fun for him although not much chance he can get his little body up into the seat to cause what the owner would deem trouble.


On the way back to the house we come within 10 feet of antelope laying in the grass.  That is too much for Caleb and he has to veer their direction.  Soon they are ambling away -- slowly.  There is not a great deal of fear in the base wildlife - they have a pretty good deal.  Once the boys arrive home from school, we have promised them an ice cream treat and Mister wants Culver's.  Let's go.  Now these are some cheesy grins.  Oh my.

Back at the house, I look out the window and the boys have created an African Savannah complete with water ponds and everything.  All animals have been strategically placed and they are having a grand time.  I wonder what has brought this on and discover that both classrooms had watched Madagascar today.  Now it all makes sense.  Such great creativity.  

Alas, it is time to pack and we will be leaving in the wee hours.  Flights look decent and we have hope of a quick return home.  It was so much fun to be here and be a part of Ryan's special day.  Great, great memories.  Favorite thing we will say after this trip:  Kachow (that is Lightning McQueen's name in Calebspeak).