On Christmas Eve we went to the Virginia Aquarium<\/a>. When I was in college<\/a>, it was called the Virginia Marine Science Museum and I worked there every summer as part of my Bonner Scholar<\/a> work requirements.<\/p>\n

I loved being there. I love the fishes and the wildlife. And I was nearly brought to tears in a fit of sentimentality when I saw Henry gazing with wonder into the tanks. I really hope to pass on my love of science and fishes to the little guy.<\/p>\n

Here he is getting eaten by a\u00a0shark. Doesn’t he look surprised?
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These egrets, along with a host of other interesting birds, were in the aviary.
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At the Norfolk Canyon tank, taking in the sharks<\/a>.
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Watching the giant sea turtles with Daddy. I think we could have sat there all day.
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Walking to the South Building.
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In the Marsh Pavilion we found this fun stuffed otter. The real ones were all asleep in a pile, so they weren’t that much fun to look at.
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After a hard day of sitting in his stroller and being carried, Henry needed a breather. The kids play area was perfect!
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Our best find of the day, however, was a stuffed “turkey buzzard,” which is what his Granma Jo calls him all the time. Must get photo!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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