As we waited for the train, Rudy was so excited to see "a real phone", as he called this pay phone.
Last year we let Rudy pick one thing from the gift shop, so he requested to continue this tradition. He found a great set of animals and a person that he picked out. Here he is upset because we wouldn't let him open it at dinner. The phrase he used several times that day was, "It's my anniversary!!!!"
And then making silly , pensive faces.
Watching the thunderstorm. What a change from his first reaction years ago.
Cha-Cha came by to visit. Rudy tracked his movements all over the restaurant to make sure he came by our table!
Volcano!
Fun with the 'sparkler'.
One happy family.
The sun setting behind the city buildings.
On the boardwalk was a model of a Monopoly game board.
Hopefully we will never see this!
Rudy directing Paul on how to play the game.
For a very few blocks back to the train, Paul carried Rudy on his shoulders for what will probably be the last time!
The next day at church, the priest always asks for anyone celebrating birthdays or anniversaries to come up for a blessing. Rudy perked up and said, "It's my anniversary." We explained that if he wanted to go up, he could, but that he would have to explain why. He agreed and we went up and he proudly said it was his anniversary for when he came home. It was such a proud moment and it made Paul and I realize that Rudy really understands how special and important this celebration is!
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