Shedd.

this weekend my dad came to visit and it was also garrans birthday. garran has wanted to go to the aquarium for a while so we went. it was so much fun. there were lots of things to see and we even got to enjoy the dolphin show.

 here is the group, minus me outside the shedd.

 these fellas were one of the first things we saw. i love turtles. i don't know what it is about them. i just do.

 i thought this was so cute. everyone checking stuff out and the sign above says discover.

 Kael loved loved LOVED, these little neon blue fish. he asked if i would take his picture by them.

 there was an awesome jellies exhibit there. i was pretty excited about seeing that as well. the kids really loved it. i have tons of pictures but i will probably post more on facebook.

 these were so awesome. cullan was totally amazed by them. he also asked if i would take this picture. i love how he is kind of leaning, like he just doesn't trust standing to close to them.

 the kids really loved the "touch and feel" section. they got to touch some starfish and play in a big bin of water that had all different corals and things.

 after we left there, we went to go see the belugas. they were so much fun to watch. they looked so peaceful and happy. i could have stood there all day. i got a couple of fun pictures, but i think this one is my favorite.

 Ayla and Grandpa Jeff waiting for the dolphin show to start.

 the rest of the gang waiting for the show to start!

 finally it did.

 the kids were amazed. especially Kael. he loves animals any way, so this was crazy fun for him.

 the dolphins were very sweet.

this guy just cracked me up. he was just hanging out. 

i am glad that we got to go. it was fun to have some family time and to do something fun.