Oh, and the other more important reason is because I know there are those who don't have anywhere to go or people to see for the holiday. Maybe you can enjoy my little fun trip with a few family members to the Oregon Aquarium holiday lights.
We all gathered in my Ford and traveled to the south side of the city of Newport. Listening to some of my more favorite music for the holiday. Although my Andrea Bocelli cd is still in the van...I did see the man in concert years ago with my sister and had a brief moment to talk to him. A talented gentleman. I also got the opportunity to see the Trans Siberian Orch. in Portland a few years back with one of my adult sons. Both very different and very beautiful. Who doesn't like A Charlie brown Christmas and I love the sounds of Stings Winter album. Has a sweet Celtic feel. Since my heritage is half Celtic and half Scandinavian....I really connect with the Celtic sounds..
When we got to the Aquarium... it was a little misty out from a downpour earlier that day. We were bundled up a bit. We were in great spirits and I was wishing I had more pixels in my cell phone to pick up a better picture quality....but then one of my talents isn't photography! haha~
Welcome everyone from Miss Auri and myself! Lets go inside where the sea life is and outside where the pretty lights are strung up to light the pathways from building to building ....
There is something about jellyfish...and the way they free-flow while moving around and glow when the light hits them; that amazes me. Its so beautiful and graceful...I see it as a simple wonder of creation to behold. These funny jellyfish were dancing together....or were they just playing? I'd like to think they were being romantic and swirling, dancing and intertwining their tentacles in loving touches~ Jellyfish hugs?
We made it to one of the three famous under the sea tunnels, where many different kinds of fish, sharks, stingrays and other sea life swim over you and under you. You can stand there for a long time just getting a different glance at it all from so many different angles.
This was in the window of the gift shop. It was so creative and funny I had to give whomever got the idea props! ....Rudolph the red nosed shark??!!! haha good one!
Lets not forget to visit Santa by the big Christmas tree...I hear he is handing out free candy canes...even for us really big kids! That would be me!!!!
Ok, well Santa moved and he is a little blurry, but you all know what he looks like, right? You can cut me a little slack ....give me your smiles...it's almost Christmas. A time to be merry and full of joy and for me... some understanding and love. Yay, thank you~your very sweet!
Find your spirit, make yourself laugh and enjoy what's around you. I hope you enjoyed my little excursion out. I must rest now and make my foot happy, for I need to be rested to bake some yummy pies, cookies and pastries for my family and friends. It's time to make my home smell heavenly and spread some love. Now don't you wish you were my neighbor?
Peace, Love and warm Hugs to you all~
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