Sea World!

This year after the McCharen Reunion, we drove into San Antonio to enjoy a few days at Sea World and stay in our favorite Hotel, the Hilton Hill Country.  This is always a fun time with the kids as they are always amazed at the animals and watching the shows.  Since we drove over and got there around Noon on Sunday, we quickly checked in at the hotel and then did the Sea World Bay at Play splash day.  This is a fun afternoon with their favorite characters, playing in the water, climbing the ropes courses and riding the rides.  I always know they will sleep good this night!  Ha!  Just when I thought they would pass out, a second wind came and they were awake and wanting to swim in the hotel pool, make smores, and watch Shrek 3 on the outdoor screen.  I think it was almost 11pm when they finally crashed!  The next day we slept in and ate breakfast on our way to Sea World.  This day we focused on the shows and the "bigger kid" rides in the park.  Caelin's favorite part was the Dolphin show and she was NOT too crazy about the Atlantis water ride which has a HUGE drop.  She was all smiles, but after the ride said, "no thanks".  I couldn't help but laugh!  Cade however is a thrill seeker and rode the Atlantis ride numerous times with Daddy while Caelin and I walked around. Cade also loved the Sea Lion and Otter show with Clyde/Seamore.  I can't say I blame him either.  I loved watching the walrus do sit-ups!  Just amazing.  Both the kids also loved the Pets Ahoy show which featured lots of different animals doing trick.  It had dogs, cats, birds, pigs, skunk, ducks, and more.  After a full day of fun and laughter, Cade won a surprise visit by the "surprise team".  He answered a question correctly and won a LARGE stuffed Shamu.  Caelin of course wanted it and so Cade quickly turned around and gave it to her.  I was so blessed by his caring heart.  Of course, as we were leaving the park, he announced that the mommy Shamu needs a baby Shamu.  So, as luck would have it, we have 2 Shamu's now!  That evening we enjoyed BBQ from a favorite, Bill Miller.  When I was growing up in San Antonio, we would have Bill Miller's all the time and it always makes me smile.  We also enjoyed more swimming, smores, and relaxing in the hotel.  It was sad to know we had to leave the next day, but we have another great adventure in a week to New Orleans, San Destin, and Mobile.  Thank you Lord for summertime and amazing adventures!