Friday, August 28, 2009

Monterey Monday


We had an amazing opportunity to go visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium this week. My dad had a seminar in the area this week so .....

1 Free Night in Papa's Airstream Trailer + 2 Free Child Admissions to Monterey Bay Aquarium + 1 Starbucks Gift Card = ROADTRIP
I was very nervous about the trip because:
A. Martin had to work and couldn't go
B. Gabby can't stand being in a baby carrier (go figure?!)
C. Nolan is recently potty trained
I was really questioning my abiltiy to handle both kids alone in such a public place with dark rooms and public toilets....Yikes!
Papa decided to join us which made a world of difference and the kids had a blast with him.
Nolan and Papa take a picture with "Dory" (from "Finding Nemo")


Gabby was LOVING Papa's "Airplane Ride"


Nolan was so excited to get a picture with "Nemo"
All in all it was a fantastic trip. Nolan was a great listener the whole time, Gabby fell asleep in the Baby Bjorn and Papa was smiling all day long. Who could ask for a better day?! Ohh, and the marine life was pretty cool too! Especially the Daddy Sea Horse we saw giving birth to babies ... they just flew out of his belly! Ohhh, if it could only be that easy!