Aquarium of the Pacific

Friday morning did not start off well. The kids and I were finally showered, dressed, fed and ready to go to the Aquarium. I decided to change Jayden’s diaper before we left and I ended up with projectile poop on my shirt, the carpet and all over her outfit. After changing myself, Jayden and cleaning the floor I went to the car. Dead battery. URRRRGHHHH!
Luckily, things picked up after that. Triple A arrived about 10 minutes after I called, assessed that I needed a new battery and replaced it. Great service! Then I packed everyone into the car and headed out to Long Beach. Of course, on our way there Chase and Jayden both fell asleep.

This was my first time to the Aquarium and I really enjoyed all the exhibits. Jayden slept through most of our time there~


Pacific Reef fish~


Chase was still a little grumpy since his nap was so short. He refused to look at the camera~
 

Looking at an “eel garden” through a magnifying glass~

The eels dig their tails into the sand and catch floating plankton~

Chase enjoyed the ray pool. He liked looking, but did not want to touch~

Tentatively sticking fingertips into the pool~

Some of the sting rays would try to climb up the wall~

A barking seal~
 

This statue was Chase’s favorite thing at the Aquarium~

He stayed at this place for at least twenty minutes before I made him leave. He loved pressing the buttons so that water spouted out~

An exhibit about Los Angeles’ watersheds~

“I’m king of the world!”


Looking at the seals underwater~


We had a great time at the Aquarium. I decided to buy an annual family pass since the Aquarium is only 30 minutes away and would pay for itself in two-three visits`

As we were leaving Jayden decided to wake up~