Shedd Aquarium

Since Mark has been unemployed, we have had lots of extra time to do different things. The only problem is that many fun activities cost money. When we looked on-line and found out that the Shedd Aquarium has community days in which the general admission is free (instead of $25), we decided to go on a day road trip. We happened to know a little boy who loves fishing and pretending to fish so we thought this would be a great time for him and his family. On Tuesday the 16th of June we headed out to Chicago with some of the Jasperse family. When we arrived at the aquarium the parking garage said it would be a two hour wait. We decided to go ahead with our plans even though it was lightly sprinkling. Once got to the line we were told they had a separate stroller line and the wait there was only around 30 mins! The inside was packed with people but we still had a good time and saw lots of big fish.

Mark and Rebecca in front of the Caribbean Reef

Kayleen with Sam and Lexi (Scott had to work)

Tim and Terri (Grandparents) and Sam

Rebecca and Lexi-bug

Caribbean Reef with diver feeding fish

Nickel the sea turtle - she got run over by a boat

Hello

Nemo and friends

Sea horses

Lobster

Frog

The Shedd also has a shark reef, dolphins and whales, but that costs extra so we didn't see those exhibits. It was a fun trip and worked out well since Mark is back to work on contract this week. He will be working for about a month. Our Romania plans are progressing and we will probably be there in the beginning of September.