Aquarium

Yesterday we had a fantastic family day at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Kalee has shown interest in Marine Science and when she's interested in something I like to jump on it. We will definitely be returning for more exploration opportunities. :)

The first lesson for me was realizing that Harbor Seals have no problem sharing "private time" with the public watching. I felt like I didn't belong watching them do their thing but will admit it was rather interesting... and was even more interesting trying to explain it on Kalee's level of understanding.

And this is what happens when wildlife 'rocks the boat'.

I always wonder how Bear ends up with stupid sickness like strep?!?!

Getting a lesson on different species of sting ray's and how they feel. Kalee is still not too sure about touching. Bear had no problem playing with them...after all it smelled and was water.

Walking the nature trail that led through the marsh to another building.

Dad and the crazies.

Mom and the chillins.

After all that we went to Chick-Fil-a and got a sample sized shake that reminded me of the normal sized frosty at Wendy's in Japan...and people ask why they are so small. Possibly because they have reasonable portion sizes? (This is also a good shot of my medi-port for those that keep asking and I keep forgetting to take a picture of it. On my right side you can see a little bump under my skin near my dress and an ever so slight line go up towards my jugular area. That is it! I only am hooked up to tubes then I go in for treatment and it's a simple needle poke like when you get your ears pierced.)

As you can see we had a great time at the Aquarium and will be back to explore again soon!