Seaworld!

Last Tuesday, Matt, Jana and I went to Seaworld (and I got a pass so we can go for the rest of the year). Jana paid--thank you Jana! It was so amazing!!! I was so used to zoo-type experiences, where Matt would be interested slightly, but mostly a passive observer. This was so different!
Matt loved everything! First off, were the killer whales. He was laughing and pressing his face against the glass. Mind you, this is the kid who is scared of finger-sized lizards. But two-ton killer whales? No prob!

Also, Seaworld is small enough to where he can walk everywhere. (He really got worn out, because he was so happy and excited he ran everywhere). After the whales we were off to the starfish. He liked them, but did not enjoy the cold water. Here's him touching one briefly, before deciding that braving the cold water wasn't worth it.

Seaworld also has this place called the "Bay of Play". It is a huge section designed specifically for toddlers. We went on his first ride, and he didn't like it much.

They also have a big free-play area,

a water play area, and a big climbing place for the slightly older toddlers/kids. He sat still for both the Shamu show and the dolphin show, and seemed really interested. We sat in the splash zone and he didn't particularly enjoy being doused with cold salt-water. But it was hot outside, so he got over it fast.
Here's him near the outdoor penguin exhibit.

The indoor one was really cool, but I didn't get any good pictures because we were on a moving walkway.
Here's the walrus:

He was a lot more amazing than I thought he'd be up close. Matt loved him, but every time he was near, there were a billion people.

So Matt entertained himself by running crazily up and down the ramp and stairs.

Here's a video of him in the Arctic Circle exhibit. Notice in the cave how he runs out really fast when he hears the roaring! He did not like that one bit!

And lastly, one more video. Sorry for the yucky quality of these ones, the lighting was really strange in the exhibit.

Anyway to sum up--Matt LOVED every part of the trip! He did not get fussy once and kept being super interested in everything. He really liked the penguins--I think he has some of his Grammy penguin blood surfacing! We will definitely be going again soon, possibly the week after next. Until next time...enjoy!
Oh and on a completely unrelated note: Heroes premiers tomorrow night! I am so excited!!!
Sorry, one more thing...I found this on the internet and this is EXACTLY what Matt does with Jana!!!
This could be Matt
He'll scream and throw a fit if he thinks I am there, but as soon as Auntie Jana goes in and tells him to go to sleep, he does. That little....hmm...