Sea World

Our first stop this trip was Sea World! We figured there would be a lot of walking, so I headed over to the rental area to get a double stroller. The boys had a different mode of transportation in mind...


The boys were mesmerized by this 5 foot, 220 pound grouper. Mathew was particularly impressed by this "Big Fitch!"

Nathan got to pick up and examine a starfish. He was careful to keep the starfish under water so it could breathe.

Check us out in our special glasses for the 4D Sesame Street show!

Mathew remembered the Shamu show from Christmas. He prepared himself this time...

Mathew loves his new turtle friend.

And he loves his Po-Po. He hugged her arm most of the way back to the hotel.

Bike Safety

Nathan decided that a helmet just wasn't enough....

The Dreaded "Why?"

For the last several weeks, Mathew's favorite word/question has been "Why?" Usually he fires off multiple "Whys" before I can even finish my answer. And when I've given my answer, he follows up with another "Why?"

This week, he has graduated from "Why?" to the more persistent and demanding, "Why, Mama, Why?" It's very cute... the first dozen times.

Mathew Says

Mathew was on our driveway and was desperately trying to get his brother's attention. Nathan was in a neighbor's yard across the cul-de-sac. Mathew planted his feet, leaned forward, and yelled, "NAY-TIN!!!"

This caught me by surprise. Mathew has always called Nathan "Nah-Nah". This is the first time he has been able to say something that sounds like "Nathan". The little guy is growing too fast. (sigh)

Fishing Lily Lake

We took the boys fishing this morning at Lily Lake. There were tons of little fish around the dock. Mathew and Nathan both caught fish using bread on their hooks. After the 4th or 5th fish, they lost interest and spent the rest of the time throwing bread bits into the water and watching the fish gobble them up.