Yup...another trip to Seaworld. This was a special trip, though. Connor, along with the entire 5th grade, had their fifth grade field trip to the theme park. The kids had a blast and by the end of the day everyone was exhausted. Great day was had by all.
This day was long over due. A day with just me and Connor...no little sisters. I had a full day planned and the best part is Connor had no clue what was about to happen.
As he got dressed for school I handed him a new pair of baggies and a shirt and said 'why don't you wear this today'. He looked confused and then I told him he wasn't going to school--I was taking him for a Mom+Son Day at Seaworld and Aquatica.
We had a blast! Did all the things we couldn't do when the girls were with us...rode all the rides together, saw all the shows, walked through the gifts shops, enjoyed a relaxing day at Seaworld. Then, after lunch, we headed across the street to Aquatica and finally got to ride every slide there...something we'd never done before.
The weather was absolutely perfect and I hope it will be a day Connor will never forget. I must make this a yearly thing before he gets too big and doesn't want to hang with mom!
Finally made it to Seaworld for their Christmas Celebration. We loaded up the van and along with my MIL Pauline, headed to Orlando for a beautiful day at our favorite theme park. The weather was perfect, the lights were gorgeous, and it even "snowed". The kids were amazing and we all had a wonderful time...even though we didn't get home till after 10pm.
Our favorite turtle from the Turtle Trek Experience.
Not sure who I was yelling at...will I ever get a decent picture with the girls!?!?
Waiting to see Elmo
One of my favorite parts of the day was seeing the girls eyes light up when Elmo and the whole Sesame Street gang walk on stage and start singing.
Paige was entranced...she couldn't take her eyes off Elmo. I was so afraid both girls would scream and cry but they proved me wrong...they were so happy!
There were dozens of tree lights all over the lake at the center of the park...just beautiful
Earlier in the day we went to the Clyde and Seamore Holiday show. Connor was chosen to help with the pre-show entertainment.
Here is a video of Connor helping the mime during the pre-show entertainment
Day 302 | October 28, 2012 - Sunday
Finally...a beautiful day at Seaworld!
Every time we made it over this summer it has rain but not today. Hurricane Sandy is long gone and she's left behind blue skies and crisp fall air. Weekend during the month of October at Seaworld means their annual Halloween Spooktacular event. I dressed the girls up in their costumes (Connor brought his but decided not to put it on) and trick or treated through the the park. The kids were great--for the most part--and we even took in a couple shows we'd never seen before. Can't wait to go back to see what they have for the Christmas holidays.
