Sea World Day Trip

I went to Sea World on Friday with my friends Julie, Jolene, and Brynn. We figured that since teachers and toddlers under 2 get in free, it was a no brainer how to spend our day. Even though it was really hot, Jack enjoyed seeing sea creatures for the first time.Jack relaxes in his stroller after playing in the water park.
This dolphin is a mama who is stating in a separate pool with her baby. There were also 2 pregnant dolphins in that pool. You could tell these dolphins had been in shows because they kept showing off for the audience.

This merry-go-round was full of sea creatures. Jack enjoyed going up and down on his shark.

We tried out a fish too!

This Sesame Street show was a blast to watch. Jack had an amazing time watching Elmo and Cookie Monster dance on the stage. Abby even came up by our seats and he tried to touch her!

Sea World Day Trip

This was as close to Shamu as we got.

Jack didn't last long watching the sea lion show, not enough action to hold a toddler's attention span.

We really enjoyed watching the penguins swimming and leaping in the water.

Jack kept saying "Look!" when he say a sting ray coming up to him.

I held on tight as Jack watched the sting rays swim around the pool. Some people were feeding them across the pool from us and the rays kept jumping out of the water to get the food.

4th of July

Jack preparing to slide down the slip n slide. He loved it even though the water was freezing cold.
Mama and Jack enjoying the porch.

Jack LOVED it when Kevin gave him some momentum so he slid down the slide even faster.

There he goes!

Jack showing off his Big Wheel skills before he jumps into the water.

Water Park in Alachua

We have gotten into the habit of visiting a delightful water park at the city recreation center in Alachua. Jack enjoys running around as he visits the many variations of water shooting out of the ground. Today he was brave enough to walk through the tunnel that has the strongest stream of water shooting out of it. He covered his eyes and slowly walked through it several times. A bunch of the kids bring buckets or cups to fill up. Jack likes to drink the water, but usually most of it ends up just splashing down his front.

Apple Boy

Jack has really gotten into eating apples. At first he would eat an entire apple, especially if momma let them get a little bit soft first. Now we have simplified the process by buying pre-sliced red apples. Jack just goes to the fridge, says "ap-plllle" and we give him a few slices.

Swearing-In Ceremony

Kevin standing with all of the key leaders of his Troop, including Tom and Beaver.

Eileen and I taking turns pinning Kevin's badge onto him.

Kevin and Tom taking the oath to officially be a state trooper.

more to come

I will get the other trooper pictures done soon.