Mother's Day!

For the past two years, we have gone to the Aquarium after church on Mother's Day.  We decided to do this again, and I was really looking forward to spending some fun, quality time with our little family after being away from Avery while on vacation. 

 

Last year didn't go as planned- Ave was scared of everything!  This year was completely different.  I think she loved every single thing about the aquarium. 

 

First, we hit up the shark train ride per Ave's request.

 

This girl loves nothing more than riding trains and trolleys (sitting in her own seat, NOT on our laps)

Ready to go!

Her favorite- the saw fish

 

Next up was the ferris wheel followed by the aquarium.

My girl and me

The new stingray exhibit

Feeling brave enough to touch it!

If I was scuba diving and came across this thing in the ocean, I probably would have a heart attack and die right on the spot.  Really creepy!

 

A seaforce!  You can't tell by the enthusium on her face but she was really excited to see this little guy. 
On a side note- there are a couple of words that Ave says wrong that I do not correct like force or forsey for horse and biveo for video.  I just really love hearing them the wrong way and hope she never figures out the right way to same them :).

The white tiger was not very exciting that day but for some reason when he looks into my eyes, I feel like he could easily run full speed through the glass and kill me on the spot.  Weird, I know.

Family shot on our 2nd shark train trip

 

 Last but definitely not least in Ave's eyes, the merry-go-round.  Ave could ride in circles all day long.  Bill, on the other hand...

 

She chose a dolphin to ride each time.

 

That night, my family came over to our house to celebrate my Mom.  Somehow we managed to all get together on the actual day- not an easy feat these days.

 

Table shot

Opening presents

Sophie was looking real fancy in her blue earring!

 

On the following Wednesday, we got together with Wendy for a Mother's Day dinner.  It was great celebrating with our both our moms.  Now that I'm a mom, I can truly appreciate all that they have done for us over the years.  I'm so thankful for the great example that I was given growing up and hope that I can live up to it!  There is no better job title that I could have than being a mom.  I love being able to spend my days with Ave and soon, both my girls!