Discovery Cove

Last October we had the amazing opportunity to spend a day at Discovery Cove. I never would have guessed that the following October I'd be there again, this year with my kids and Tyler's parents!

Tyler's parents were able to visit us for the last week of October and we had lots of fun. But the highlight was our Thursday at D.C. We had told them how great it was and they decided to go for themselves. Since Jackson is free until he is 3 it was the perfect time to go :)

I wanted to take tons of pictures and walked away with not that many. Hopefully I can get a few more from Tyler's phone... But it was a great day! The weather wasn't perfect, overcast and breezy, but it was 80ish so it was still warm enough that we didn't mind being out in the water all day.

Terry & Vicki swam with the dolphins and we all got a picture with the group. Abbie was great, she took a great nap in her stroller during the morning and slept in my arms during the afternoon while the others were snorkeling. I was a little worried about Jackson and how he would do, but he did great. He didn't take a nap, but did have some "quiet time" watching yo gabba gabba on a lounge chair for about an hour. He looooved swimming in the resort pool, who wouldn't? But he loved the waterfalls, rocks to throw, sand, and most importantly the shallow water. He was able to swim around while touching the bottom which was a new world for him.

Started the day in the aviary, Jackson was intrigued but a little scared of the birds getting a little too close.

Tyler aka birdman

Grandma and Abbie with one of our favorite birds spotted.

Tyler trying to comfort Jackson

The setting is just so beautiful

Our Private Cabana!

Checking out the sting rays daddy snorkeled with

Jackson and Abbie weren't too sure about Axel the dolphin...

Checking out the fishies

Standing in front of the sharks

Jackson loved these parrots and still recreates their funny dances when he sees a colorful bird

This shallow pool was heaven for Jackson!