Although rainy & stormy most of Saturday (and for that fact, all week), we headed over to Okaloosa Island to visit the
Gulfarium. In all the years that I have lived in this area (since 1996), I have never been there and am a little embarassed to admit it. Auntie Jen, Uncle Ash and Nana met us there and we (but mainly Thomas) had a great time despite the wet weather.
Front row seats for Thomas. He really was in awe of the dolphins. I think what was most exciting about watching him was the fact that he finally put it together what the dolphins in all of his books are. He really did love it.
Thomas & Auntie Jen checking it out from all angles
See what I mean - he was glued to the dolphin show.
He would barely even stop to smile for the camera - again, the dolphin show was the big hit! Little Miss Abby just slept through it all in the very-convenient Baby Bijourn.
The dolphin show is about to begin and Thomas is looking up at me, Uncle Ash and Nana to show us how excited he is - Auntie Jen is off to the side (under cover so she isn't getting wet) taking this snapshot.
Nana watching the show!
A little concerning - especially with so many little kids near this sign at the Sea Lion show.
Thomas liked the Sea Lions but they apparently weren't as fun & exciting (meaning they didn't jump high out of the water or make huge splashes) as the dolphins.
There were several animal exhibits that we visited between shows - here is an enormous Sea Turtle. Not sure if you can see who he is in the same tank with? Yes, that is a shark. Huh? I guess they are friendly out in the real ocean or else why would they be in the same tank, right?
Ohhhh, yes... they had sharks and he was very interested!
Yikes... it makes me nervous just looking at them.
Sting Rays - Thomas liked how they would come to the surface and flap their "wings" out of the water.
A few breaks in the rain storm; but really any day you are on the beach it is beautiful on the Gulf Coast.
Nana & Thomas - notice all the chocolate around Thomas' mouth - he needed a quick snack between shows.
Uncle Ash showing Thomas some of the sea life in the "touching pond".
Down under the dolphin tank trying to catch a peek at his new favorite animal.
After our visit, we headed next door to Angler's Seafood Restaurant for some lunch. Here is Uncle Ash and Thomas being silly with the props out front.
Ocean front dining (next to the fishing pier) with Auntie Jen & Thomas
Finally - our little snoozer woke up and joined us for some lunch.
Front row seats for Thomas. He really was in awe of the dolphins. I think what was most exciting about watching him was the fact that he finally put it together what the dolphins in all of his books are. He really did love it.
Thomas & Auntie Jen checking it out from all angles
See what I mean - he was glued to the dolphin show.
He would barely even stop to smile for the camera - again, the dolphin show was the big hit! Little Miss Abby just slept through it all in the very-convenient Baby Bijourn.
The dolphin show is about to begin and Thomas is looking up at me, Uncle Ash and Nana to show us how excited he is - Auntie Jen is off to the side (under cover so she isn't getting wet) taking this snapshot.
Nana watching the show!
A little concerning - especially with so many little kids near this sign at the Sea Lion show.
Thomas liked the Sea Lions but they apparently weren't as fun & exciting (meaning they didn't jump high out of the water or make huge splashes) as the dolphins.
There were several animal exhibits that we visited between shows - here is an enormous Sea Turtle. Not sure if you can see who he is in the same tank with? Yes, that is a shark. Huh? I guess they are friendly out in the real ocean or else why would they be in the same tank, right?
Ohhhh, yes... they had sharks and he was very interested!
Yikes... it makes me nervous just looking at them.
Sting Rays - Thomas liked how they would come to the surface and flap their "wings" out of the water.
A few breaks in the rain storm; but really any day you are on the beach it is beautiful on the Gulf Coast.
Nana & Thomas - notice all the chocolate around Thomas' mouth - he needed a quick snack between shows.
Uncle Ash showing Thomas some of the sea life in the "touching pond".
Down under the dolphin tank trying to catch a peek at his new favorite animal.
After our visit, we headed next door to Angler's Seafood Restaurant for some lunch. Here is Uncle Ash and Thomas being silly with the props out front.
Ocean front dining (next to the fishing pier) with Auntie Jen & Thomas
Finally - our little snoozer woke up and joined us for some lunch.
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