Sea World

We had a very busy day today. Started with the weekly trip to Weight Watcher's. Tammy was off today so she came with me so we could do errands after. It was nice to have someone around to shop with. We went to Wal-Mart and Publix, Tammy was shopping for a stay down at River Ranch. Tom is on vacation this week and that's where they were spending four days.

After I dropped Tammy off, headed over to Andy and Nikki's to pick them up. They are both on Spring/Summer break and we wanted to do some stuff before they head back to school for the Summer Semester. Today was SeaWorld, didn't even make it to the turnpike when we realized the sun screen was in their car and didn't want to take a chance with the kid's skin so back we went and got it.

SeaWorld and Busch Gardens definitely could learn a lot from Disney on parking cars. It took us over 20 minutes just to get our parking ticket. We thought the park was going to be very crowded because of this but it was really kind of empty. We didn't do any shows today so we were able to avoid the crowds that were there.

Sure wish we could get the kids to smile when we do our pictures at the parks but this seems to be the best we get.


We were just wandering around because everything looks and feels so different now that the area surrounding Manta, the new roller coaster is all open. I had read in the paper that they were doing soft openings right now so we wanted to check that out. Got to the entrance and there was a bit of a line but no one was going in. Nikki checked what was going on and was told that they would be opening up the ride momentarily so Andy and Nikki got in line and the kids and I headed over to Key West to see the dolphins.

Just as we got back and settled, I looked up and there they were, third row from top, middle two seats. The only reason I saw them is because Nikki was waving. If you click on the picture you should be able to see them better and at this point I was shooting through a net that goes over the walkway.


Looking for Mama and Dada.


Then it was off to get lunch, again the restaurants weren't crowded at all and we were eating at lunch time. Wild Arctic was next and we just went in the back way through the gift shop and that was so much easier because we had the stroller with us.

Splash area was next and of course Riley had a great time.


Jellyfish at one of the aquariums.


We also visited the penguins and the sharks. Two of our favorites.


As we were getting ready to leave the park went by Manta again and there was no line and the ride was running. So I parked in a different place and the kids went on again. By this time Riley and Kaleigh were sleeping. I was just taking pictures of all the cars that went by because I knew I would catch Andy and Nikki eventually. They are in the second row, left two seats.

By this time we were hot and tired but made a stop in the candy store and picked up our photo from earlier. Again, a really good day.