sea world

We spent two days at Sea World and had a wonderful time. We watched the dolphin and killer whales shows twice apiece. In fact, the second time we saw the killer whale show, Jake and I had second row seats right in the middle. We even got splashed with water by the killer whale's tail, which Jake told to anyone who would listen for days following this wondrous experience:) He loved it! The dolphin show was probably our favorite, as it was the most acrobatic. Some of the divers/trainers actually rode on the dolphins' backs- it was amazing! We had great weather, wore lots of sunscreen, and no one got a sunburn. A perfect trifecta!

We were even was able to ride two roller coasters or "rolly coasters" as Jake called them. One of them, The Manta, is a new coaster where you ride face-down in a horizontal position. It was awesome! While talking to people in line I discovered that I could get a child swap pass for Mark. Since I had waited in line (got lucky and walked by right as they were reopening it and only waited 5-10 minutes!), Mark was able to show this pass and go right to the front of the line and board immediately. Pretty cool!

Jake went crazy over the carousel. I think he could have ridden it forever. He also rode two rides that spun him in circles. Luckily for me, Mark was willing to accompany him:) Otherwise it might not have turned out so well...

Sam had a great time as well. He was content to take in the sights from the stroller, and we simply put the shade down when he was ready to nap. This was the first time he had ever slept in the stroller without his car seat in it, too. We had the Ergo just in case, but I was glad to be able to keep him in the stroller. A bit cooler for both of us considering the 90 degree weather!

Official family Sea World photo:)

Hanging out in the shade. Sam was happy and content the whole time!

Watching the killer whale show. So intent.

This is the wave created by the killer whale's tail. Except it was much larger the day we sat in the second row! Jake thought the water was pretty cold.

Jake actually touched a ray!

Sam needed a little snack while watching the shows. Nothing like gumming on a toy to hit the spot!

Full of wonder.

Jake's first ride, Jazzy Jellies. Supposed to be jelly fish, but Jake thought they looked like balloons! 

Up in the air.

Another ride that spins in circles. Thank you, Mark, for saving me:)

Sam snoozing away. This muslin cloth worked well to block the sun yet still let a little breeze through.

Jake was so excited to climb on this killer whale.

Pretty neat to be inside a fish tank and not get wet. Although it's not quite as tall as it seems... I managed to bonk my head!

Cooling off with the splash from the Journey to Atlantis water coaster.

This was the only fish he would ride!

Even Sam rode the carousel!