Sea Life

The boys are out of school for two days for teacher planning days before the first day of school next week. With something like 40 days straight of temperatures over 100 degrees, we were looking for some inside, air-conditioned entertainment. Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium just opened last month, so we decided to go check it out.

Even though we purchased tickets online, we still had a short wait in line. It was pretty busy with summer camp groups. One of the girls working there said it's best to come after 4pm right now, but I'm thinking that might switch when school is back in session.

The best thing about the Sea Life aquarium is how they have the exhibits set up. There are lots of glass floors, bubbles, and swim-overs.

This is the sting ray exhibit.

That's Sam in that bubble with a sting ray swimming by.

Two red heads in a bubble.

360 degree shark tunnel.

Ben was a little overwhelmed with how many people were there and wanted to be carried most of the time. He did enjoy looking at the fish when we could find a quiet spot.

Jellyfish!

The Nemo and Dory tank ... always a hit!

A bunch of scarlet-striped shrimp.

Shark walk

Blue light brings out my freckles.

For older kids, they have a scratch-off quiz card which you can answer by reading the "fin facts." Sam and Ben just had fun spinning the answers around.

There's Chris and his boys in a bubble!

Happy Meals at McDonald's followed by a hot fudge sundae recharged their batteries, so they wanted to play on the outside playground. What? No way! Do you remember the part about 40 straight days over 100? Well, something happened between when we walked in and when we walked out and it had dropped about 20 degrees. It was actually pleasant, slightly overcast, and a little breezy. Well, okay. Why not? Wear yourselves out! Who am I kidding? Nothing can wear Sam out, so he watched Finding Nemo on the way home.

At least Benny was ready for a nap.

Driving home with some pretty dark clouds and lots of wind. I hope we get some rain!