Baby Beluga

After all the sunshine this weekend I can't believe its raining again. Sigh, oh well. Yesterday we had church in the morning, I was in the nursery so I got to watch Ariel have fun playing with all the kids. We had a huge 'ring a round the rosie' game going. Lots of fun.

Later we went to our Life group's potluck dinner. I love potlucks, so yummy. Sadly our group was smaller than usual due to people away, some not feeling well and one gal in labor! We later got word that she gave birth to her 3rd child, a little boy named Nathan. Congrats!

Speaking of babies, a big congrats to my high school friend Julie and her hubby Ray. They welcomed their first baby yesterday as well. A daughter named Lillian (Lily), good work guys! Can't wait to see more pictures.

Back to the party. Ariel was having a ball playing with the doll house.


It was really cool since it was all open. She was checking every little area out very closely.


The baby that destroyed Tokyo!


Ariel loved all the food served, especially the chips and crab dip. We had to make sure she didn't double dip.


Good dip Mr and Mrs Andres.


Dinner was super tasty. Ariel really loved the enchiladas and of course the chocolate brownies for dessert. It was a fun evening and nice to visit with everyone. Ariel had a great time and was on her best behavior, she is such a wonderful little girl.

So at quarter to 9am this morning, Ariel and I were both up and ready to leave as we were going to the aquarium with some of the other mom's and kids. She was very excited and was eager to get outside to wait for Erin and Carter to pick us up. Once we were all buckled in, we drove downtown. Gosh it really is nuts with all the construction, yuck. I don't miss the city at all.

We arrived and got our picture taken, whee.


Afterwards we met up with everyone else. First stop was a visit to the jelly fish. Ariel really liked those.


Then on to the kids area. Ariel loves the bubbles and was kind enough to pose for a picture.


She was in love with the colored floor and was dancing away. I think she thought it was a disco. Haha.


Sienna and Ariel had a little reading break as we waited for everyone to regroup.


Ariel wasn't having anything to do with the 'touch the sea creatures' area. For the girl who hates to be dirty, that was asking too much. She did love watching the dolphins swim by and would giggle when they stopped by her window.


Is he coming back Mommy?


Then we got to watch the dolphin show while we ate a bit of lunch. Ariel was totally captivated.


Look at that jump, wow.


All the kids loved the big turtle. Ariel kept looking at me for reassurance that he couldn't get out of the tank.


They were so cute all lined up at the window. I can't get over how big they all are.


Before it was time to go, we had to of course see the big attraction, the beluga whale! What little toddler wouldn't want to meet the famous beluga from the song. Haha.


Then a few pictures with the group...


...look at Carter's arm around Ariel. Awe.


We stopped in the gift shop on the way out and Ariel picked out a cute otter cup and straw. She loves those straws, and the otter made noise, so it was a hit.

The drive home was too long after such a full morning and both Carter and Ariel fell asleep. Lucky for me the princess wasn't in a deep sleep yet and I was able to get her wake up enough to walk upstairs and into bed. She slept the rest of the afternoon dreaming of the fishies. Hee.


Thanks again gals for inviting us along for such a wonderful day.