Mystic Connecticut!

We had a great time in Mystic! It was a nice mini-vacation and a little trial run for our big trip to Sesame Place. We went to the aquarium Saturday and Sunday (that is why the kids have different clothes on in different pictures). Saturday was HOT and crowded, but Sunday was much better. We also took the kids to a elementary school playground on Sunday morning....the kids are always excited about playing at a new park!

Ryan and Joe are laughing at the penguins. Ryan LOVED the penguins (he loves the movie Happy Feet); we spent awhile watching them. Abby called them chickens and wanted to keep her distance.
Again, whenever an animal made a noise Abby was scared and cried. She did not like the Sea Lions noises at all.

Ryan was very excited to see a real Nemo and Dorey!
Abby did try to touch a sting ray!
Ryan liked to play in the areas that he could touch the creatures. He is pointing at a crab that he just touched. He also loves the Sting Ray pool.
Ryan says that he is fixing a sail when he climbs up ladders like this...it must be a game they play at Claires.
Ryan and Abby absolutely LOVE hotels (ok, maybe I do too...I know my mother does, too). They had so much fun sleeping in a new place. Here they are watching Bob the Builder before bedtime. CUTE CUTE CUTE