(I didn't take this picture. But I should have gotten a picture of Ian with it. While we were waiting to go in, every time Ian disappeared this is what I found him standing in front of.)
Several preschools got together at the Houston Aquarium this morning for a fun outing. My best friend was able to join us too, even though it was in the middle of a work day. We felt really spoiled and it was so much fun!
With Daddy there we were able to ditch the double stroller. The boys had a blast roaming free and looking at all the incredible fish. Fake rocks adorned the fish tanks, and Joseph loved to find a perch as high as he could climb, where he would then press his nose to the glass and watch the fish intentl, saying "Wishy! Wishy!"
Outside of the aquarium is a ferris wheel, a carousel, and a miniature train. I am sure you can guess which Ian was most enthused about.... From the time he saw the train from afar, until we rode it into the first tunnel, Ian laughed hysterically. The first tunnel is enclosed by a giant shark tank. Joseph thought it was too loud. Ian just wished the train would keep on moving. Scott and I thought it was awesome how all the sharks were right next to us.
The carousel was also a huge hit. Ian selected a "shark" to ride.
Joseph rode an alligator and hopped up and down on it until it actually started moving. He wasn't so sure that he liked that.
When the carousel stopped, Ian slid right off his "shark" and hung there by his waist belt until a ride worker noticed and brought it to our attention. Oops!
It felt like a holiday to have Daddy there with us. What a fun memory!
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What a fantastic family holiday! It looks heavenly there. SO warm! Oh, I want to come next time :)
I absolutely LOVE that you ditched the 2x stroller. Ahhh...that feels like real freedom :) I'm positive you guys get A LOT of smiles and admiring comments!! You are such a BEAUTIFUL family!
FUN update Lesley! I love it!
Wow, you are quick! I feel like I didn't even see you but then I had all three kids and no husband with me. Just kidding, lucky you to have Scott there! Let's do it again sometime!
Lesley your posts always crack me up. I love that Ian was just hangin' there. Ha!
That is awesome! I don't think we ever made it there when we were living in Houston, lol. Looks like a great place and glad you guys had a ton of fun!
What a great outing!! I love aquariums. And I love that Ian was so fascinated with the shark bench... hahaha!!
That WAS fast! So fun to have Scott there. It was such a beautifully perfect day!
I want to jump inside your world and live in it! And not just because I would get to wear short-sleeves. :)
This makes me miss Texas weather oh so much. I feel like I'm looking at a post from the summer.
A train that goes through a shark tunnel?!?! Is there anything cooler than that? Is there? Love the blue picture. Scott should use it has his work ID photo.
PS your kids are cute!
Oh, I am so jealous of the sun and the shorts and the short-sleeved shirts. I am hopping in the car right now and driving to Houston to visit you. :)
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