We had a great time with our extended family at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. Our group ranged in age from 9 months to 60+ and we all had a great time. The littlest among us especially loved the play area, where they climbed all over the oversized sea creatures made of kid-friendly climbing materials. We loved the watching the sea otters Buck and Emma play and enjoyed exploring the Mississippi River exhibit, which was unlike anything we'd seen at another aquarium. We'll definitely go back next time we're in town!

We had a great time here. Our infant son was fascinated by the fish and other aquatic life, the food court was pricy but had selections to please everyone, including the preschoolers in our group. We especially enjoyed the shark tunnel and the observation area of the shark tank with stadium-seating, perfect for taking a break while the baby naps in his sling. Since we live so close, we are considering becoming members to defray the admission cost. Definitely come early because it gets crowded quickly!!

When out-of-town family was visiting in the fall, we went did the Ride the Ducks tour of Philadelphia. Unfortunately, it was a cold, rainy afternoon, but we still had a fun time on our Duck Tour. It was a decent way to see some of the sights without being soaking wet. Even our 9 month old seemed to enjoy a ride on the Duck, and he certainly enjoyed the noisy quackers! This is not a get on and off tour, which was fine for a rainy day like we had. Fun, rowdy and a little bit informative, this is a nice way to see the sights.

We spent several nights at the Courtyard Marriott on the Corner during graduation weekend. Our room was large enough to accommodate all our baby needs: pack 'n play, lots of extra luggage, etc. Best of all, the room had a small fridge so I could store pumped milk (the little freezer even worked!). We enjoyed the great breakfast at the restaurant and were happy to be so close to the action, with the University only steps away.

We took our 9-month-old to the Philadelphia Zoo's Boo at the Zoo event last Halloween. What a great way to "trick or treat" with an infant who is too young for candy, but too cute in his costume not to show off! He enjoyed a day outside in the crisp fall weather with Mom, Dad and his grandparents, and seemed entertained by some of the animals, particularly the penguins at feeding time.