This is my cousin Madeline.
Her beautiful Mom is my Aunt Jacquie!
On Saturday, we met up at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA for a day of exploring! Together, we discovered some very interesting underwater creatures! Like the West Coast Sea Nettle jellyfish!
Did you know that jellyfish are not actually fish? The word jellyfish is used to describe several different kinds of cnidarians, all of which have a basic body structure that resembles an umbrella.
Madeline enjoyed petting the tops of the Comb jellyfish. They do not sting so they were safe to touch. They felt smooth like the top of a mushroom cap.
The giant spider crab span can grow up to 12 feet and weigh up to 41 lbs!
There was a really cool stingray that let the kids rub its soft, furry back and slick underbelly. Aunt Jacquie and I got to pet it, too.
Madeline's favorite books are books about Dinosaurs!
I sure had fun with my family. Madeline is such a wonderful little girl!
With Love,
Aunt Liddy
