San Diego pt 3...

We ended our big days in San Diego with a trip to Sea World. The last time we were there it was just my parents, us and Braden. Boy how our family has changed! First up we walked the park to try to get on the Atlantis ride- which didn't open till noon, so we walked to the Artic exploration area. We saw polar bears, penguins, beluga whales and more. It was so cool, you could see them from many different aspects.

After the Arctic area it was time to head right to a show. The seal and otter show. It was funny, and the little otter was crazy. I did miss the old walrus that used to be in it though.  Brenner soon discovered that he loved the shows. That's where the popcorn is! It was the hottest day so far, and we were re-sun screening often!

 After we needed a break from the sun, so we went to check out the sharks.Creepy and cool.

 Then it was finally time to ride the Atlantis! Brenner, Berk and I stayed while everyone else went on. Berk had fun playing in the splash zone, but generally he didn't get very wet.  The people on the ride however, got VERY wet. As in, buy new clothes wet. But the ride was fun they said.

 We decided to eat a little lunch and head to the Sesame Street play area for the kids to burn off some energy. Brenner was reluctant to play at first, but by the end he was falling and running and grabbing the blocks- pretty cute.

 

Finally, it was time for the Shamu show Believe. Now, let me give you a little back story. The last time we were here was also the very first day of  the newest shamu show, Believe. We got special ponchos, hats, and were filmed. It was cool. That show was not the same Believe show we saw. The trainers (understandably, since the accident in Florida) don't swim or really get too close to the whales. I missed those parts. There was only ever two whales in the tank at a time. I mean, it was good, but we were all a little let down. Ok, I take that back, the kids got bubble guns, Shamu puppets and drinks, so they were happy campers.

 Then the glutens for punishment decided to hit the Atlantis again. Braden stayed off this time, and Berk got wetter watching than they did on the ride!

 Last stop of the day was the new Blue Horizon dolphin show, It MORE than made up for the lack luster Shamu show, with its divers, acrobats and birds--oh yeah, and the 12 dolphins! Seriously, so cool. Of course after Braden saw the divers he decided he wanted to work there when he is older. Love love loved this show, if we'd know how cool it was we would have tried to see it twice!

Man alive, three go-go-go days make for one tired Mommy and three tired boys! We stopped for food to refuel and headed back to the hotel!