Sea World- Christmas Break

After getting Sea World season passes for Christmas, we just knew we would need to try them out before they closed for the year.  So, we went to San Antonio on Tuesday to go.  It was such a beautiful day!  It was cooler in the morning and then warmed up to the 70's.  Plus, Sea World was still decorated for Christmas all over the park and even had Christmas shows going on with the animals.  It was fantastic!

This picture is of the kids looking at the dolphins at Dolphin Cove.  This was definitely the favorite spot.  They can get so close to the dolphins.  We went back later in the day and Owen and I were standing by all the people who were feeding the dolphins.  There was one particular dolphin who really liked us (even though we didn't have food) and kept coming up really close to us, so Owen and I got to pet him (usually I am not so brave, but it was fun!).

CHUBS!

They loved riding all the kiddie rides... Dad especially :).

Ellie loves the tea cups (or paint buckets as they are here).

Owen always looked a little nauseous.

Maggie was SOOO well behaved.  Probably because she was being held 99% of the time.  Sea World has really good facilities for us nursing moms (to which I must have been the only one there that day since the rooms were always empty).  It definitely makes it easier bringing a baby to an amusement park.

Owen's first coaster ride!  About a quarter way through I heard him say, "WOOOW" and then he clutched the lap bar for dear life.

Ellie is a pro at this roller coaster and had lots of fun with dad!

We are excited for more Sea World adventures in 2009... we will be posting a lot about Sea World once they open again in March.  My apologies.