SeaWorld San Diego

I dare say SeaWorld was my favorite outing during our trip. The girls and I loved it! You may or may not already know this about me but my one of my many wildlife dream jobs is to become a dolphin trainer.  People laugh, but I'm being completely serious. After all I did major in Wildlife in college and couldn't have found a better fit for me. So you know I'm going to like SeaWorld! The interactions and training possible with marine mammals is incredible. 
We headed to the Shamu show first and couldn't help but take a look underwater before finding a good seat. The girls were blown away...

Waiting for the Shamu show to start...

More than ever Rachel has begun the Miss Independent phase lately. With everything buckling herself in to pouring her own cup of milk to getting into SeaWorld all by herself...

She had no idea she wasn't holding a real ticket. Ah that girl, she is growing up way too fast...

Say howdy to Shamu!!!

Maggie was quite impressed...

So was I! Look at those gorgeous creatures!

This was the highlight of my day... getting to touch a dolphin! With the crowds I felt lucky that all three had the opportunity to touch one! Rachel didn't want to leave and neither did I. 

The girls loved petting the baby sting-ray! He sure made a big splash!

Checking out dude Crush!

The Payne girls at the turtle tank...

Gift shops... oh those darn gift shops! They were everywhere.

I'll take all the penguins Mom...

The Sea Lion show was a big hit! My two crazy kids are actually being still! 

Well, I thought they were being still. No such luck with Miss Mags. In fact she didn't mind getting comfortable with anyone in the stands...

Checking out the polar bear and beluga whales...

We couldn't leave the park without riding a few rides could we? 

Can you tell I was having a good day? It was a blast. I have got to take Tyler when he gets home.

Thank Goodness! A place to let the kids run wild...

And apparently the Mommies as well... Climbing out of that sucker was a bit of a doozie.

No need to worry, I'm in good hands...

Oh Maggie, you make me laugh so hard! 

You wouldn't believe just how hard she is hugging Shamu...

Have we seen it all? Is there anything else you want to do?

Remind me to get the group shot as you're arriving not as you're leaving. 

Despite having incredibly hungry and tired kiddos, the picture turned out decent. 

I miss SeaWorld. I think we'll have to check on the San Antonio one soon.