wow. we had the most fun this morning at sea world. how lucky are my kids to be babies in southern california and have great places like this right in our backyard that we can go back to over and over? we'll certainly be going back because petey had a blast today! and my mom and i had a blast right along with him. the weather was great -- 80 and sunny (but i came home with a wicked sunburn) and petey got to GO GO GO all morning. he was in heaven.
first stop: the dolphin encounter area where my awesome hubby proposed to me! they've added a macaw cage and petey was mimicking the birds. so cute. it was a great start to a great day.
next we spent some time with the sea lions. these guys were hysterical and petey was enthralled looking down at them and their antics through the glass. we spent a good bit of time here.
as we moved along we watched a momma duck and her ducklings cross the street. the sight of them stopped pete in his tracks as he watched them go along. so cute.
then we headed to the dolphin cove and betsy had a snuggle with momma while deedee and petey watched the dolphins through the looking glass. he was mesmerized by both the dolphin viewing as well as the great steps to sit on and watch the show go by.
then it was time to pay a visit to shamu. this was really fascinating to see this tiny little boy of mine pressed up against the glass watching these amazing giant whales go past over and over. what a treat.
our lady bug was awake and observing mr. shamu go by too! she enjoys the stoller much better now that she's got more space to move and stretch and can feel the wind in her face. no more riding around in that sweaty, crowded baby carrier!
the sesame street bay of play is awesome for toddlers. petey had a ball! there are some rides, there is a splash zone and there are obstacles galore to climb on. we had a great time playing around in there. he showed up several older kids as we climbed up a rather large series of cargo nets to get up above into the foot bridges - it was just one big tree house and he loved every minute of the adventure (me too!).
look who's sporting his Case IH tattoo from bumpah. :)
nope. he's definitely not having any fun at all. poor child. hehe.
what a sweet snapshot of this little man. and can you see deedee in the background?
here's a picture of the cargo nets and foot bridges we were playing on. SO fun!
hi daddy!!!
more playing with my little boy. this toddler business is awesome. can't wait til betsy learns to run and frolic so she can join in on the fun!
then we stopped in at the starfish tide pool exhibit to touch and feel these amazing little creatures.
brave and curious mr. petey inspecting the underside of a starfish.
spiny sea urchin - felt like toothpicks!
as we walked between exhibits, petey would run ahead and then stop in some shade and sit on the curb for a few seconds and then run up ahead and then find another spot of shaded curb to chill. over and over. he is so fun to see in action!
checking out the slimy sting rays. he was very interested in watching but this was one interactive exhibit he was not about to put his hands into. he didn't want his fingers anywhere near those things!
petey and deedee at one of his many shaded curb pit stops.
yes. the one downfall of seaworld are the little them shops outside of every exhibit. this is outside the sesame street bay of play and the ONLY toy that thankfully caught his eye were the rubber ducks.
funny mirrors in the bay of play.
taking a break.
getting tired
really worn out and comfy now
and......naptime.
today was a good day!
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