She loves a tourist trap!

So we headed off to the Vancouver Aquarium today!  We just love this place so much, we had to buy a membership!  It's super awesome for a rainy day, or (in my particular case) a day when you know you will absolutely not want to have to clean your house whatsover, so you will do whatever possible to stay away!
So, off we go!  Here's a few highlights from my day!

This little series of shots blows me away.  We're at the otter exhibit, and Kate's just staring off into the water, daydreaming.  All of a sudden, playful little otter comes swimming right by her face, catching her completely off guard!  Resulting in the most glorious smile I have ever seen!  I love these so much, I couldn't choose just one!

sigh.  Oh, how I love you.



Off to the Beluga Whale exhibit.  Man, these are amazing mammals.  There was a little girl standing at the glass wall, with a small branch with leaves on it - just sort of waving it back and forth at the glass wall, where a Beluga was watching her, and literally following it everywhere that she moved it.  It was amazing.  Wishing I was a little more with it, and thought to take a video with my phone, but I was enjoying the moment.  You know how it is...

Here's another thing I was enjoying:

(giving the Beluga a hug)

Had a great day today!  Love when bedtime, and there's still a smile on my face. 

Oh!  And Happy St. Patty's day!!!!! Were you sporting your green today?!?!