Next we went to the Georgia Aquarium, the world's largest aquarium. It was spectacular! There was one tank that held 6.4 million gallons of water! We were able to go through a tunnel underneath the aquarium and see whale shark, manta rays, potato groupers, and thousands of other fish. Addie loved the fish and tried to hug them all afternoon.
On Saturday while the boys attended classes at the conference, me, Julie, Corrine and Hailey went to the Atlanta Zoo. Most of the exhibits were pretty sad, actually. They were cramped and we often didn't see any animals. The panda bears and lion cubs, however, were out playing which sort of made up for the rest of our disappointment.
Later that afternoon Julie, Addie and I ventured over to the Center for Puppetry Arts because they were hosting a special Jim Henson exhibit. Many of you probably know my family's love for the movie Labyrinth and Muppets, so I was really excited to go! It was interesting to read the information on these spectacular puppets, but very sad because we weren't supposed to take any pictures. I couldn't resist, and took this snapshot very discretely. Who remembers the riddle this guy and his red twin ask Sarah?
So, that's it! We had a blast staying up late playing fun games with the Gibbons, exhausting two pregnant ladies, and enjoying the sights of Atlanta. I wish we would have had a bit more time, for there was so much more to do! Maybe next year...
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They didn't really ask her a riddle. The riddle was figuring out what she should ask them, because she only got one question.
"Would he tell me that this door leads to the castle?"
"Yes."
"Then the other door leads to the castle, and this door leads to certain death."
She was right! Although she did fall into the oubliette, she didn't find certain death, and she did eventually get to the castle.
Since you are a Jim Henson fan, you might want to know that the Kermit the Frog Museum is only about two hours south of here near Jackson, MS. Just thought you might be interested.
We had so much fun with you guys. We need to get together again soon. I can't wait to watch Labyrinth and see why I had to keep watch while you stole a picture. It was a lot of fun there even in the creepy room.
fun!
Oh my goodness, I LOVE Labyrinth!!! I'm jealous! We just watched it the other week. This past time is the first time I actually understood her logic with this scene! I'm glad to see you had fun!
I recognized that puppet even before I read your description! I have a Labrynth poster framed and hanging in my office at work! Right next to Jaws.... LOL
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