Thursday, October 8, 2009

DFW - Day 2

Our 2nd day in DFW started with breakfast at Denny's. We adults shared a booth while the kids were seated at the counter. Breckyn sat next to a sweet little old man who smiled at her a lot. I'm not sure which one of them was cuter!
Our highlight of the day was the Dallas World Aquarium, which was fantastic!!
On the ground levels, we saw many beautiful birds and monkeys.
The lower levels were filled with awesome aquariums that housed fish, turtles, and all sorts of other water life.
Preston thought this manatee was pretty cool!
As well as this octopus . . .
. . . that put on quite a show!
(octopus video)
stopping for a quick pic
This glass tunnel was incredible and allowed you to view sharks and rays swimming above and around you!
Mitch (on the left) checks out a stingray
several varieties of sharks swam overhead
our family, enjoying the spectacular sea creatures!
We were treated to a live Mayan dance by 3 very talented performers!
(Mayan dance video)
The kids were thrilled to get to pose with the dancers after the show!
After we left the aquarium, we strolled a neat little area of downtown for a bit.
That evening, while Christal and Mitch attended the OU/BYU football game, and after more swimming at the motel, we played a few holes at Lunar Mini Golf, where the kids all got glow-in-the-dark necklaces.
Preston was a natural!
Paul was happy to give the girls a little lesson.
The whole place was black-lit with glow-in-the-dark holes!
On our way back to the motel, we stopped at Bass Pro Shops to look around.
Breckyn liked the fish tanks!
Kellyn thought this huge bear was pretty cool!
Day 2 ended with some pretty tired but very happy kiddos!

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