We started the day off right by happening upon tree trimming. Unfortunately, they were finishing up but the guys were super nice and answered Elias’ questions.
Sea Life Aquarium!
I LOVE aquariums and yet the actual ocean petrifies me. I guess it’s the safe way to enjoy the ocean. This was my favorite room.
Elias touched a starfish! He thought it was a cool experience but didn’t want to do it twice. Levi also touched a starfish. I could barely get his little arm down deep enough in the water without his shirt and face going in too, and as soon as he touched the starfish he jerked his hand out of the water touching his shirt and his mask, and splashing my face with salt water…a little of which made it into my mouth. Gross.
Levi LOVES turtles. He loves them at the zoo at home too. We walked into the sea turtle exhibit and if he hadn’t been bucked into the stroller he would’ve jumped all the way out. He was saying, “Mama! Mama! Wowie wowie!” over and over. We played a fun game with one of the workers about guessing what sea turtles eat. Then he gave each boy a rea shark tooth for playing. You should’ve seen their eyes. What a treasure!
They talked for a long time about the turtles.
The aquarium had so many sting rays, and all different types. It was so cool to see them up close. Elias kept asking me, “Is THAT the one that killed Steve Irwin?! It’s so big. Wait. That one is bigger. Is THAT the one?!”
Levi immediately chose a little turtle at the gift shop and wouldn’t let go. Elias found a small LEGO set (shops are connected) and settled on a little turtle in the end as well.
We went home for lunch, nap/quiet time. Elias built his set, Levi and I napped.
When we were refreshed we headed back out for more adventure! It was raining quite a bit so we rigged up the umbrella. Elias said, “This is fun! We would not do this at home.” I was so proud of his attitude.
We checked out a (lame) free exhibit for about 5 minutes.
Then we went to the chocolatier! We had just missed them making 3 three-foot-long fudge logs, so we picked one treat to take home and share with everyone. Elias chose a chocolate peanut butter cup the size of a muffin. HUGE!
Then we stopped in the Crayola store. It had an interesting display, and we found some new Water Wows we’ve been wanting. Perfect for the ride home tomorrow.
They didn’t wait for the ride home to start playing.
We met up with the big boys and headed home to dry off and relax.
A trip to KC wouldn’t be complete without BBQ, so my aunts and uncle brought a feast for dinner. It was delicious and fun to see them.
Then we stopped in the Crayola store. It had an interesting display, and we found some new Water Wows we’ve been wanting. Perfect for the ride home tomorrow.
They didn’t wait for the ride home to start playing.
We met up with the big boys and headed home to dry off and relax.
A trip to KC wouldn’t be complete without BBQ, so my aunts and uncle brought a feast for dinner. It was delicious and fun to see them.
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