Fun Pass

A few weeks ago, I took the boys to Sea World. We played Hookie from school, and had a ball!  So much so that we went back the next week too!  I promised Evan a day there just the two of us, I was gonna drop Drew off at preschool.  But Evan wanted his brother there, that was his idea!  I finally got the courage to take my nice camera there too. Usually I just bring my good camera when I have a friend or Paul with me, because it's alot to carry around with Drew on my hip half the time.  But it wasn't bad at all.  Not sure why it took me so long to figure that out!  Anyway, we hope to get a few more trips in before the heat becomes absolutely intolerable!

Things I learned on Sunday at Sea World:
1. Drew doesn't like to dress up in costume.
2.  Evan is a daredevil like me and LOVES roller coasters.
3.  Paul can totally pull off a butterfly headband.
4.  Drew is terrified of characters, i.e. Shamu.
5.  Claire made the CUTEST butterfly ever, especially before Paul stole her headband.
6.  Evan doesn't share my fear of LARGE snakes.
7.  Sea World has a super cute Halloween party, but cheaped out on the candy they give out (caramels and peanuts? really?).

Drew HEARTS Carousels

Drew loves him a good carousel, especially the Sea World variety.

Sea World and Breakfast with Elmo

Yesterday we spent the morning at Sea World with our friends, Jen and her son James. We had a blast. I must say that was the first time that I think Evan truly "got it" and enjoyed it. He was super excited about all of the exhibits and shows. We started with breakfast with Elmo, who he calls Elbo. What I thought would be his favorite part, was his least favorite. He had never seen a character before up close like that, and actually doesn't watch sesame street. So he only knew who Elmo was, and the rest he found a tad creepy. After that we ventured over the Wild Arctic and saw polar bears, beluga whales and walruses, followed by the Shamu show. He was so wide eyed during the show, and he clapped at all the appropriate times. He loved it! He talked about whales and Shamu the rest of the day!!! We need to do it again soon, before I have two babies to carry around. My friend Jen is pregnant too, so we both were exhausted and HOT by the end of it, but it was well worth it to see the smiles and looks on their faces. Another priceless moment was in the car on the way home, we looked back and they were holding hands in between their car seats!!!

I HEART Sea World II

Today we spent the morning at Sea World with my girlfriend Tara, and her very tall (only 5 weeks older than Evan) daughter Mackenzie (AKA Zie). We had a blast. We saw dolphins, sting rays, sea lions, sea turtles, penguins... just to name a few. Evan LOVED the carousel, and that is beginning to be his favorite thing to do these days. He missed his morning nap, so as the morning went on, he got sleepier and sleepier. On the way out, he actually fell asleep in his stroller. I had to document the occasion, because it is a first. I trained him to need a black out shade, and white noise, so he doesn't usually think of a stroller as a place of rest.

Evan: So you got 8 lbs and 4 inches on me.... I can throw a mean tantrum... just wait.

Mama: I told you to sit still yesterday when I was trimming your mullet. Oh well, it will grow out eventually.

Evan: Yeah, the dolphins are cool. But my thumb is pretty much the coolest thing ever.

Zie: I got everyone wrapped around my little finger.

Sea Lion: I am starving, clearly...just wasting a way.... so throw me a fish will ya?

Sea Lion: That bird needs to keep moving, he ain't gonna get any fish while I am sitting here. Man that's a tasty fish.

Evan: Ahhh, finally... the carousel.

Carousel Operator: Okay lady, stop taking so many pictures and hold onto your son.

Mama: Hmmmm, wish I wasn't too lazy to of edited these pictures. Not lookin so cute today.

Evan: I think I am having fun.... I am. Wait, Am I?

Evan: Hey Zie... How ya doin back there?

Evan: Is she looking at me? Is she checking me out?

Zie: I look good. Damn good.

Zie: I think I got sand in my diaper.

Mama: Wow, these tea cups are small. I guess my brother was right. Sunchips aren't a healthy alternative to chips. I think I am stuck.

Evan: Now that Daddy isn't here, with his fear of "tea cups" that he calls "motion sickness".... How do you get this thing to go faster?

Mama: I am gonna treasure this picture, because it may never happen again. Sleeping in the stroller that is.