We arrived at Sea World around 10:00 A.M. and our first stop was at the Dolphin Nursery. One of the main reasons Jay wanted to go back to Sea World was to see the dolphins, so we took care of that right off the bat. Then we ventured over to the Polar Express Experience where we got to see a Polar Bear, Beluga Whales, and a Walrus. Lily loved the Polar Bear!!!
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| Baby dolphin |
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| Fast Lily! You've got to be quick with the camera! |
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| Waiting for Polar Express to start! |
Then we took the kids to Shamu's playland so that they could venture around outside of the stroller and ride a few rides. Tiffany and Jay went on one of the rides and Lily decided that she needed to ride too, so Grammy joined them. Oba decided to stay on the sidelines to take pictures.
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| Lily wanted to ride too! |
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| Train time. Wave at the camera |
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| Cheesy Goldfish smile! |
After the kids had some time to play, we went to see the new Shamu show - One World. It was wonderful (as always)! Jay was so animated during it (he was also rather animated during the movie part of the Polar Express Experience, so cute!). Then it was time for lunch!!!
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| Shamu! |
During lunch, we asked Jay what his favorite part had been so far. He asked: "my favorite part of the whole day?" We said yes and his response: "having fun!" Got to love that kid!!!
After lunch we continued around the park to the Shark Exhibit. Jay was having a lot more fun at this point than Lily, due to it being after her nap time. She was a trouper though and didn't fall asleep until the ride home. Jay loved walking through the tank while the sharks swam around us. Both kids enjoyed being able to see the sharks and sting rays in the pools outside of the exhibit. Jay was pointing out different characters from Finding Nemo - I love how kids relate things.
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| Sharks and Stingrays |
Then we were on to the Sea Lions and Seals. We even got to see a baby seal basking in the sun (until a bird came over and startled him/her so much that he/she fell into the water). We had two more stops before leaving. We went to the penguin exhibit and Jay found his animal of choice for the day. He was asking so many questions about the different types of penguins. Maybe it's time for him to watch Happy Feet. :)
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| Baby seal |
Our last stop was in the gift shop. I had told the kids that if they were good all day, that they would get a prize. I bought each of them a stuffed animal. Jay chose a penguin (whom he has named Charlie, according to his Mom) and Lily decided that she wanted a polar bear.
We had so much fun. Jay did ask me as we were walking around when were we going to Busch Gardens. I guess another trip will have to be planned soon :). Man I love these kids! Hopefully, Ethan will be able to join us soon (he doesn't do well in a stroller and not being able to run around).
