And the Theme of 2012 Was...

... Aquatic Animals!

We visited Sea World in March and found the movie Dolphin Tale

We obsessed over a baby seal and giggled at penguins in July at Moody Gardens with Ebiz

We spent a week with Winter the Dolphin in Clearwater, Florida in August

We celebrated a 6 year old party Winter-Style in September

One precious little girl wanted to visit the penguins for her 4th birthday, but Reese got sick and so the plans were postponed

And now, to round out 2012, we headed back to Moody Gardens to check on Avery's baby seal and satisfy the penguin-crazy dreams of the precious, patient Kate.  And, since Reese was old enough to really get it this time, she joined in the craze and squealed, signed for "more" every time a penguin swam past, and covered her mouth with both hands in absolute joy and amazement.

While we were in Galveston, we also enjoyed the Festival of Lights and snow tubing, and most especially quality time with Nana and D.

A completely fitting end to a very aquatic year!

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