This year was MUCH more pleasant than last years experience! Which is really a good thing since I practically begged and promised Jim that it would be worth it. The boys lasted most of the day walking around and enjoying all of the animals and sights. Well, Nolan lasted all day, Jack doesn't do so well without a nap! The first day was insanely busy and we didn't get to see much besides the aquariums and outdoor exhibits. Those were the boys favorites though so it was a lot of fun. We spent a long time in the salt and fresh water aquarium caves and the boys were just fascinated with everything in those big tanks! It was so nice actually being able to watch the fish and sea creatures without chasing the boys out the door.
Jack would have jumped right in the sting ray tank if I'd let him, and almost did! There isn't a moment of fear or hesitation with this child! He jumped right up onto the wall and stuck his whole arm in the water and was petting all of the sting rays. He wanted to put his finger in their mouths! Crazy kid!
This was in the shark exhibit which we had to go through 3 times.
There was a Christmas Tree forest set up in the front of Sea World with a maze of beautiful Christmas trees and a snow blower to make things even more festive. It smelled sooo wonderful and with the Christmas music and chilly weather, I didn't want to leave the forest. The boys thought it was pretty cool too. Remember, we are from Phoenix so we are easily impressed with this sort of thing!
I had to put Jim's "artistic shot" in the story. It is pretty.
Nolan L.O.V.E.D. the penguins. He stared at them forever and cried when we had to go.
What a fun family vacation. It sounds like you guys had lots of fun and all the pictures are so cute. I can't believe how big the little ones are getting.
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