Some of the children and I were able to visit the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT. We went along with the school co-op from Valley Bible Church. What a great and enjoyable time we had. We were able to see all kinds of ocean life. This was a great reinforcement of what the children are learning in Science this year.
This exhibit was a big hit for all the kids. They were able to touch a sting ray.
Weston touching a sting ray. I believe he would have fallen right in, if I wouldn't have pulled him back. He got so excited, he forgot to roll up his shirt sleeves :)
Bradford ready to touch one.
Weston, Kyrah, & Kaylee
All the children lined up and ready for action!
If you take a look at their faces, they look a little worried to me :)
Most of them were able to touch one.
This is so much fun!
Here they were able to touch a shark!
They definitely looked a little worried here.
Kaylee touching a shark!
Emily touches a shark!
Lydia gets brave too.
Kyrah loved the jelly fish!
Kaylee loved them because they were pink.
Standing in front of the jellies.
Aren't they beautiful?
The girls enjoyed watching them for quite a while.
What amazing creatures they are!
In front of the Crystal Jellies.
This was an interesting fish.
Mrs. Heller explaining the types of fish to the girls.
Coral
More beautiful fish!
Sea Anemones
Kyrah thought the Anemones were neat.
Weston loved the Sea Lions.
Look at this cool turtle mom!
Weston touching a crab.
Kyrah touching a starfish.
Garret pointing at all the big fish.
"Look at the shark mom!"
Garret wanted me take a picture of him next to the shark.
Garret & Megan enjoyed watching the sharks.
Garret studying the turtle.
Look at that great big Sea Turtle!
Watching and learning!
Garret closely observing the turtle.
Garret touches the starfish....
and some sea shells.
He loved being able to touch everything.
Touching a crab!
Bradford thought it was awesome.
Watching the Sea Lions!
Garret shows grandpa how he can touch a crab.
Weston picks the crab up!
The boys with their cousin, Ethan.
Down below are some pictures of the California Sea Lion show.
They were also able to see some Beluga whales.
This was feeding time.
Garret next to the African Penguins. It was feeding time for them as well. This was interesting to watch. The penguins swallow the fish whole. They do not chew their food at all.
Weston loved watching the penguins.
Watching through the hole.
Weston with his friend, Timothy.
Jon & Brad
Brad & Timothy
Watching the penguins swim.
Brad next to the penguins.
Wes & Kyrah
She asked me to take her picture :)
A penguin statue.
A picture of our group.
The boys hanging out.
Brad & Wes looking at the whales.
"It is going to eat us mom!"
The girls in front of a Beluga whale.
Jon
Garret & Kyrah
A Beluga whale.
The girls hanging out.
Emily
Garret enjoyed looking at these.
Kaylee
Smile girls!
Having a great time!
The kids in front of the Kite Shop.
Cousins!
Erica, Ethan, & Eva
Garret
The kids with grandpa.
Me and the kids :)
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