We had no idea what to expect when Nana and Mommy took the boys and Ava to the Newport Aquarium recently. Would little Colby freak out at the close proximity of the giant sea creatures? Would Wyatt be totally disinterested in the fish and instead want to spend the entire visit examining the Aquarium's trash cans? Would Ava hold her own with two rambunctious boys? No, no, and yes!
The moment we saw the blue-tinted tanks filled with exotic fish, the kids went cRaZy! They ran up to the tanks, screamed with excitement, and stared for long stretches. Colby was thrilled instead of scared by the sharks and giant turtles. He especially loved the glass floor, where you can walk above the fish. He lay down on the floor and looked at the fish swimming below.
All the kids loved these giant Japanese crabs. Their legs were as long as the kids are tall!
We also got to see Mighty Mike, one of the largest gators in North America. He wasn't all that thrilling, though, because all he did was lie there and stare. Maybe next time we should go during his feeding time! Just look at those teeth!
It was an exciting trip, and we enjoyed spending time with Ava and Nana!
So much fun just watching them! They were so excited about everything!
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