Even though Ruby’s only five months old, we thought we might spend a fun day at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, where we’d been told the spectacular displays and colors are exciting even for really little babies.
It had been quite a while since either Carrie or I had been there, but we did remember what a great place it is. Split into numerous areas that represent different parts of the Pacific Ocean, the Aquarium of the Pacific educates and entertains in ways that both adults and kids can truly appreciate.
Ruby, of course, didn’t really understand what she was looking at, but there was no doubt she was fully engaged in the experience. Her eyes followed the numerous swimming sea creatures; it was really neat to see her so into it!
Naturally, it was best to travel by Baby Björn.
Here’s me pointing out some interesting sea creatures to Ruby.
And here’s Carrie and Ruby in front of the sea lion tank.
Are we sane parents for letting Ruby stick her hand in the shark tank? No need to call child protective services…these are very friendly and harmless sharks and rays!
Me and Ruby at my favorite part: the BIG shark tank! No sticking fingers in here, of course!
Carrie shows Ruby some sealife native to the northern Pacific.
Oooh, big jellyfish!
And finally, some serious Ruby cuteness, if I do say so myself…
Awesome day; click here to see the whole album!