Monterey

It had been too long, we were all itching to go, especially our budding marine biologist, so we headed to the Monterey Bay Aquarium today.  It was a gorgeous day, bright blue skies with the crisp cool fall air.

When we arrived, Malia needed to nurse, so we headed to the big kelp forest tank.  As I sat on the bench, nursing my little girl, gazing at the giant kelp and fish, and also watching Kekoa interacting with Scott, I had this peace wash over me and I felt so happy in that moment.  It was a lovely day.

The jellies are always a big hit.  I'm pretty sure they were Malia's favorite.

At the giant open ocean tank.

Look mommy, a hammerhead.

I snapped this picture of Kekoa just as the shark cruised past.

Kekoa insisted on taking a picture inside the clam.

This play area was perfect.  Kekoa found a giant stuffed "Sarge" fish from Nemo and had a really good time playing with it.

Kekoa couldn't stop staring at all the "Nemo" fish in this tank.

There is Dori right there.

Ready to go home now.