A Trip to Sea World

We decided to take Madison to Sea World this year for her birthday. I wasn't sure if I was crazy to take a 2 month old and a 4 year old to an amusement park, but it was really a great trip. Fortunately we had Grandpa and Grandma with us, the weather was beautiful and both kids were amazingly well behaved. What made it even more special was that one of Brian's old friends works there, so she set up for Madison to receive special attention at the dolphin cove. We had our own personal animal care provider teach Madison how to give the dolphins commands, hand feed them, pet them and even hug one. We had to coax Madison into hugging one, but once she did she loved it! Although she didn't get to sit on Shamu like I did as a child (they no longer do that), she certainly enjoyed her special day. Fun and educational! Thanks a bunch Candy!!

On our way out of town we stopped at my cousin Meghan's house. Madison and Hudson got to spend some time with their cousins Mason and Julia. Madison enjoyed playing with both of them, and said she can't wait for Hudson to be as big as Julia, who is 6 months old.