Aquarium and Christmas Events

December 13th was a FREE day at the Living Planet Aquarium. McKenna and I went with Dan's sister Brynn and cousin Emily and their kids. McKenna's getting better at being around animals, aka, she's not as scared all the time.

However, this was the look on her face at most of the tanks. She got quite concerned the closer they got to the glass.

This was a WAY COOL Octopus! It was moving around so much!

Sweet cousin Katie posing for me because McKenna wouldn't go near there.

The penguins were the coolest part but also the most crowded! They were quite active!

Sorry it's so dark.

We've also been to MANY wonderful Christmas parties and events and I've only really documented one of them.

This was our Ward (church) Christmas party. They served a delicious breakfast, the grown ups did a few service projects, and the kids did crafts.

Then this darling family (not even from our stake) entertained us with some Bluegrass style music and Christmas carols.

Other Christmas events we have thoroughly enjoyed:

• Sang in Stake Choir and Orchestra Christmas Program
• Attended the Stake Leadership Open House Christmas Party (because I hold [have since been released] a stake calling with the YW sports program)
• Dan's Work (internship) Christmas Party (fun white elephant gift exchange)
• Tabernacle Choir Concert with Davis Archuletta (AMAZING!!)
• First Presidency Christmas Devotional (Very uplifting)
• Christmas parties with the Nelson, Thompson, and Condie families

We're SO grateful for this wonderful time of year where we spend so much time with family and friends. We get to hear and see such spiritually uplifting performances that inspire us to remember the TRUE meaning of Christmas. I've kind of been a little more emotional this Christmas than in years past. Maybe it was something to do with pregnancy and hearing about the sacred birth of our Savior. :)