One Tuesday night (6/21/11) Gene and I got a wild hair and decided to book a last minute trip to Sea World. We decided that night that we wanted to go on Friday (6/24/11) so the next day I quickly shopped around, booked a hotel, printed tickets and parking passes for our fun weekend. Trenton has been once before, but Gene has never gone! It was so nice to get away for a little bit. We have been working so much and we just feel like the routine of life has taken over! When my hubby says “Let’s go on vacation” I would be crazy to say no!! We bought Fun Passes so we can go back in the future (which I think we are going to do at the end of July!). Since the trip was last minute we took Trace with us. I knew it would be a challenge since it was going to be so hot and he is so little, but he did great! I was awful at taking pictures….it’s hard with 2 kids, a stroller, 2 bags and a million other excited people running around at the park! We also got lucky enough to meet up with our friends the Brewers while we were there!!
Welcome to Sea World!
Trenton is his new shades waiting for the Azul show. This was one of the coolest shows! It has Beluga Whales, Dolphins and Acrobatic divers/swimmers! 
How beautiful is this stage! Divers were diving from those top rafters!
Priceless!
This was a picture after we saw Shamu. I didn’t get a single picture of the show because it was packed, Trace was screaming, so I made my way to the top of the arena so I could cool him off. Dad and Trenton did get splashed by Shamu’s big fin!!
So we live in Texas and it is about 105 degrees now! We headed over to the Lagoon for some much needed water fun!
Daddy and Trace relaxing
Trenton was in Heaven!
Snack break! This frugal Mama packed snacks in one of my bags so we didn’t have to spend money on food.
After Day 1 in Sea World we headed to our hotel, checked in, showered and then headed to dinner. I booked us a hotel a few blocks from the River Walk. We were going to take the trolley, but with all the traffic it was faster to walk!
Daddy and Trenton waiting to cross the street (how beautiful is downtown SA)
We ate at an amazing mexican restaurant Acinar!
Sweet boy hanging out
My boys! Trenton is so goofy these days.
A rare shot of me and Trace!
Saturday after breakfast we decided to head back to Sea World to enjoy the water park for the whole day. Friday we did a lot of the shows and felt like we were in full speed all day. Saturday was our relax and hang out at the park day!
The dolphins. We just missed our chance to feed them. Maybe next time.
Gene was telling Trenton all about the different sharks.
Mommy and Trenton enjoying a push pop
My boys
Sweet boy with his ice water bottle. This was us hanging out while Daddy rode the incredibly scary roller coaster!
Saturday evening the Hill Family invited us to dinner. They have a little boy Trenton’s age and their daughter is a little older, but was the best babysitter ever! Trace fell in love with her! It was nice to catch up with friends and enjoy the great fish fry that they had!
She gave him a balloon and he was in HEAVEN!
