Field Trip at the Aquarium

 I went with Jorja and her class to the aquarium in Kansas City.  It was fun, but after growing up in California where I've been to lots of exhibits, etc. on sea life, not to mention the awesome Monterrey Bay Aquarium, this didn't really compare.  But, as in most things, it certainly is better than nothing.
Since it had opened up just weeks before we went, it was crazy busy!!  Before we toured the aquarium, we went to the Crown Center where they had a jungle gym set up for kids to play in.

 

Clair and Jorja.  These two were buddies for the day.

Then we ate lunch waited for our turn to go inside.  This is Jorja with her friends, Aeva and Ruby.

The touching pool!

I tried, and mostly failed, at getting some cool pictures.  There were all sorts of cool sea life.

Fun bubble windows!

This picture stinks, but I do so love manta rays.  They are so cool.

 She's cool too!

I tried to get a good picture of this but it turned out fuzzy every time!!!  Dang camera!  Puffer fish are just rad.  I wished it had actually puffed up!!

Jorja, Claire, Aeva, and Ruby

The Fearsome Foursome once again.

And who doesn't like a good sea horse?  They had several.  Don't the males have the babies?  That sounds familiar to me.  Must have to do with all the nature shows my dad used to make me watch.

I think I need a camera that will let me focus on what I want....

This little guy was like a foot long!!  On of the biggest sea horses I've ever seen.

What a fun day with my Jorja-girl!!!