Monterey – Day Two – Boys’ Pictures and the Aquarium

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DJ was SO excite for today that as soon as he woke up at 7, he asked if we could head out to the aquarium. Too bad they didn’t open until 10! =)

It was a beautiful morning so after dropping Doyle off at work (sorry, hon) we dropped the car off at the garage and headed out to walk around town before the aquarium opened.

Part of the deal for today was that the boys let me take their picture BEFORE we enjoyed the Aquarium. Okay…it was more of blackmail than a deal, but it worked for me! =)

My favorite picture from today…doesn’t that just yell – I’M HAVING SOOOO MUCH FUN IN MONTEREY!!!

DJ was more into jumping on rocks than sitting on them. I think he stopped at every set of rocks to jump them. According to him, he is practicing to be one of those “urban runners” or whatever you call them – those guys that run and jump off buildings and cliffs and stuff.

It was a nice change of weather from the COLDness of Fairfield. By afternoon, we shed our jackets and were comfortable.

Once the aquarium opened, we had to first stop by the penguin area because feeding was scheduled for 1030.

DJ enjoyed watching the penguins anxious to be fed. Cody yelled at the penguins whenever they swam past him. I think he thought they were trying to get his goldfish crackers.

  

My little penguins in a penguin egg.

Cody using the telescope…it’s above you, buddy!

We saw some really cool animals!

 

This one intrigued us – the Sun Fish. It sure was ugly! The commentator referred to it as “the fish that looks like just a head and someone forgot to give him a body”. =)

The kids loving playing in the play area of the aquarium. Look at Cody’s expression – SO excited!

   

DJ could not wait to touch animals!!!! He really wanted to touch a bat ray, but they were all staying away from everyone. Instead, he enjoyed petting starfish.

We are going back to the aquarium tomorrow…so stay tuned for more pictures!!