Rory Is Five Part Two: The Aquarium

It just so happened that USANA decided to offer a family night to the Living Planet Aquarium on the same night as Rory's birthday. We thought it would be a perfect evening activity to cap off her day, and when we told her, Rory seemed very excited at the prospect. Only Maisie and Danyn have been to the new aquarium, so even Teag and I were excited at seeing the new and improved space. One of the things the kids all seemed to really love was the little bubbles inside some of the tanks where you could stick your head in and get a better look at the occupants.

Rory and Finn both really loved the floor to ceiling windows into the tanks, where you could up close and personal with the fish.

Check out those sharks!

 Look at the freaky lime-green eel on the right hand side in this next picture. It was staring straight up at Finn, and he kept edging further and further away from it.

We saw some of the biggest fish I've ever seen in real life, and this next pic cracks me up, as it looks like it's coming to assess Finn as a meal.

There were a ton of people there from USANA, and our kids did a pretty good job of being patient and waiting for their turn at an exhibit.

 I think one of the things Maisie was the most excited for was the penguins. It was fun to watch them above on the rocks, and then dive below for a swim.

Danyn most enjoyed the rope ladder, though only Rory was brave enough to cross it with her.

After Rory's chosen dinner of pancakes at the Cracker Barrel, it was a great way to spend her birthday evening. Happy Birthday Little Miss! We love you!