My Baby Met a Beluga Today

What a wonderful, beautiful day today was. The sun was shining and the air was warm and pleasant. Dave and I took our Autumn to the aquarium today for her first time, and what an absolute pleasure it was. Seeing our baby girl smile and light up and say her new words, God it is the greatest joy in the world. She had her cute little Red Sox hat on with her shirt, capri pants and adorable little sandals. When we first took her into the aquarium to see all of the fish, she clung to me real tight as she looked in the tanks as though I was going to put her in there. After she realized Mommy would never let go, she eased up, and began enjoying seeing the wonders of the ocean on display. I got the best picture of her standing up against a tank and looking at a lobster - and then a fantastic one of her looking into the tank while a Beluga Whale swam right in front of her. The greatest part about being a parent is definitely experiencing the world all over again through your child; sharing her joy and curiosity; and just feeling the love and seeing the look on her face when she thinks "Mommy, this is great!" Thank you God for a beautiful day with my family.