SeaLab Aquarium

Since spring break has been this week we have been looking for fun things to do everyday. One day we went to the library, another we walked to the park down the street and fed the ducks, and today we went to this little aquarium in Redondo Beach called the Sea Lab. (It is run by the LA Conservation Corp and is free! They only ask for a $4 donation per family. The help rehab injured sea animals and run day camps and host field trips to educate kids on taking care of the ocean.)

Holding a red sea urchin!!

With a sea star that coordinates with her shirt! She was laughing because it felt funny.

It was sooo cute-the little building itself was not so impressive but we took a tour and the kids got to hold or touch almost everything! They got to touch sharks, rays, hermit crabs, sea cucumbers, sand dollars and sea urchins. There were also flounder, giant black sea bass, sardines and crabs to see. We will definitely be coming back here again!

Saying Goodbye to Our Friends

This last weekend some of our best friends moved out of state. We are so sad to have them leave but they are going on to bigger and better things (Mike is starting his residency this summer--yeah! No more school!). After walking home from school, both my kids sat down on the front steps and cried--so sad!! It seemed like a good excuse to watch some cartoons and have root beer floats. Before the tears started, we did get some cute pictures though!

Good luck Mike, Jessica, Peyton and Brady!

Peyton, Emme, Owen

Cute boys!

Brady was pretty upset at this point---he didn't want to smile or look at the camera. And Owen is forcing Emme to look at me! They all look a little goofy here.

And a cute one of Owen--just because!

Homemade Playdoh

 Owen was "bored" last week (he claims to be bored if he is holding still for more than 5 minutes) so we decided to make homemade playdoh. It was a lot of fun and only a little messy.

Owen made a dinner plate with corn, spaghetti squash, broccoli, asparagus and steak. All foods he likes believe it or not!

Emme making.....well...something. She was happy with herself!

Kylee wanted in on the playdoh fun too!