Well! We made it through the day at Sea World! We had soo much fun! The bus pulled out of the school parking lot at approximately 6:45 a.m., all kids in check, arrived at the park around 9:00 am, all kids hyped for the day; chaperones dragging!As we entered the park, Matt chummed up with is friends and we hit the pavement fast! Matt is not much of a "rides" kind of kid, he was ready to see Shamu and the Sea Lion show (one of my favorites also). We had to attend an educational show at 11:00 am so we had a few hours to scope some of the animals. We explored the sting rays (feeding them anchoives), getting splashed at the dolphin pool, the lovely manatees, and the great penguins!
The beautiful manatee just floating and enjoying the sunlight!
The penguins were awesome! I couldn't tell if this one was sleeping or scratching!
The beatiful Shamu and the baby showing us their stuff!We ended the day with some very tired children, tired chaperones, but one great day filled with memories! It made me a little sad at first thinking of how I did this last year with Caroline and now Matt and realizing this was the last time I would be going with one child to celebrate their youth!!!!!!!!
My little sweet "Bubba"!
So for my Thankful Thursday (a day late), I love the fact that my children allowed me to enjoy this day with them; the youth and vibrance that they bring into this world. My husband for understanding that I enjoy doing these events and working things out at work/home for me to go; for friends who can laugh at me when I get the "take charge" attitude. For my wonderful Shep, who loved me beyond expression when I returned home and stuck by my side all night!For the yummy carmel apples that Jenny and I enjoyed on the bus ride home. Yes, we are trying to lose weight, but when you've spent the day at a park full of tourists beginning their spring breaks, you understand! Thankful for my place of work, understanding how important this was for me to go! For the gorgeous animals that allowed us to view them and learn about them! And my family and friends who fill me with love and satisfaction each day!
3 comments:
Oh what a fun (yet exhausting) day! Dayton used to be obsessed with whales and we went to that same Sea World when he was little. I love the baby whale!! So glad you were able to go along! I am so excited that you have a blog Pen!!!!!!
I cannot believe how grown up Matt looks!!! He reminds me of Brian! It looks like you had a wonderful day. I am gearing up for Annabelle's first year of preschool and the field trips we will take...It is going by in a blink!
Ditto Les' comment about the blog:)
It was a wonderful day, I am so glad that Dalton and I got to spend it with you and Matt.. Can't wait till vacation.
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