Aquarium

Aquarium Membership.......................................Christmas Gift
1 Tank of Gas.........................................................................$70
Parking in Seattle..................................................................$10
Fresh Cherries from Pike Place Market............................$6
Dinner at Sticky Fingers......................................................$40
Finding Treasures at Goodwill............................................$44
A wonderful day of fun & memories with family..............Priceless
Yesterday we used our annual family pass to the Seattle Aquarium. We had a wonderful time! I am always amazed that the children love the touch tank so much especially since we get to touch so many of the same marine life at 'our' beach. The octopus and harbor seals were among the favorites of all the children.

Ian loved the exhibit that was empty but had some waves that came in cycles. Who knew you could go to the aquarium and enjoy the empty exhibit the most? The boys also liked the puffin exhibit because you could see the puffins poop underwater. The puffins reminded me of a bad 80's hairdo.

After thoroughly exploring the aquarium we headed up to the Pike Place Market. I love the market and all the unique vendors and musicians. I actually felt confident with Sean and all the children that they would stay with us and have great manners. It was really difficult for me to watch Taylor part with $10 for a sand filled snake. At the last minute she changed her mind but is still talking about buying one next time she finds one.

I bought us a treat of Rainier Cherries $6 worth that we consumed on the spot!

Sean took quite a few pictures of the children and I by the pink pigs leading the way to the market, it is always interesting to see how the photos will turn out. In every single picture Erik looks exactly the same, Ruby and Ian are trying to get Libby to smile and Libby is looking at them. Alas, the pursuit of a family photo continues.
After leaving Seattle we headed north to one of my favorite restaurants called Sticky Fingers Bar B Que. We had some delicious sandwiches and baked beans, macaroni, garlic potatoes, and corned bread. Aaron ate a full meal all to himself and still wanted more, I can relate. Even Erik loved it!

Then we headed across the street to Goodwill and shopped until they closed. We got home at 10:30pm. Taylor pointed out that all the children (except her, of course) were asleep with their heads to the same side.

It couldn't have been a better day! Thanks mom for the membership! We will definitely use it again.