Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Sea World!

Yesterday we went to Sea World with Tyler's parents and had a great time!
Andy and Ashlyn did really well during all the shows. They were totally entertained by huge jumping fish. One day I will educate them as to the difference between a dolphin and a fish but for right now, it works.
The highlight of our day was "Dining with Shamu." I totally recommend this. It is a little pricey but if you add up what you would spend on hot dogs and hamburgers, it is totally worth it. The food is fancy, good and all you can eat, not to mention you are only a few feet from a Killer Whale...talk about ambiance. Andy and Ashlyn once again surprised me and were so good while we ate. I guess if I want to take them to a restaurant, I just need to make sure a whale is present or at least that they have these gigantic whale cookies covered in chocolate.
Before.... After....
Ash was the only child left standing that close to the fence when the whale came up on the platform...totally freaked out Andy and Taylor.

The trainers are very kind to warn you that you are eating at a 24 hour splash zone and that they can't promise you won't get wet. Well, we did, twice. It got Andy good and he kept saying "Fish. Wet." That's right Andy a HUGE fish got you all wet. It was too funny! The nice thing is the meal is an all you can eat buffet so when our plates got soaked by whale water, we just put them aside and filled up another one.


Sesame Street Bay of Play is super cute and the kids loved it. Andy kept his arms up for the entire ride!





Such a fun day! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa J.









9 comments:

Nora's world said...

I want all the inside tips. We keep meaning to go one I get over this never ending "morning" sickness. ARGH!

Jer & Di said...

No Thank You. We had a blast!

Crystal said...

I looooove Sea World!!! It is so much fun! We had breakfast with Elmo last time which I highly recommend if your kids are into that sort of thing. The food was a buffet as well and tones of Sesame Street characters came out to play!

Jackie B. said...

cool! i want to eat while shamu watches. :)

Hangin with the Burke's said...

How great we are actually planning on going the first week in February so I am glad your kids liked I was worried about Ryan! Did you guys get the buy a day get a year for free?

Lacey said...

So cute!

bladhfamily said...

I've been wanting to take the kids and I don't even remember what's there to do except for the dolphins and Shamu.

Kinsie said...

Looks like fun!! We didn't have enough time to do Sea World too...maybe next time!

Janell said...

I loved all the cute pics of your family having fun. Very candid, loved it!