Yesterday, we took another field trip to The Living Planet aquarium. We enjoyed the new exhibits they've gotten since the last time we went. Some highlights:
--the Utah portion of the aquarium is rather boring but it does have this frog for a cute photo-op
--The sting rays are always a hit though Nathan was sad that he didn't actually get to touch one despite plunging his whole arm into the water. Anne cried every time we got near the sting ray pool because she wanted to play in the water. Finally, I let her splash her hand for a minute. Then I was sufficiently grossed out when she stuck her thumb in her mouth before I could wash it.
--We got to watch the sting rays, penguins and octopus get fed. The octopus was the most interesting. They put his food in a Mr. Potato Head because the octopus is a highly intelligent creature that likes to figure things out. They try to change things up for it to keep it interesting. This time the hatch was off, next time the hatch will be on, then they tape it up, etc.--We learned that an octopus has no bones and can squeeze through an opening about the size of a quarter.
--The penguins were very playful and fun to watch.
--Emma and Slade were quite entertained by Anne at the shark tank. I guess she would get startled when one would swim by her at the glass.
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Life sounds so fun, Lin! Love all your updates. Wish you could homeschool me. I would love to go on your fieldtrips. When you bring Emma out here we'll have to find some good ones. You better come for a LONG time.
PS, my cake turned out awesome. Avery is so excited. My tye-dyed socks....less so. Oh well. So much for creative ideas.
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