Tree Lighting

 For family night, we went to the city's Christmas tree lighting.  It was lame.  Very anti-climactic and the big man in red didn't even show up to sit in his throne. 

 Red Fish was delighted by the other characters who did make an appearance.  She kept chasing them down for another hug.  Who knew she loved characters so much?  After we left the park we decided to stop at the library and exchange our pile of books.  We happened to show up in time for a wild animal exhibition.  The girls got to pet a hedgehog, a red fox, two enormous rabbits and some tortoises.  They were thrilled. 

Unfortunately, New Fish turned out to be the wildest animal in the room.  As one woman put it "Displaying independence at a young age is a sign of intelligence.  She must be EXTREMELY smart." And yes, she is extremely smart.  Smart enough to drive me just short of totally bonkers.  Good thing she is so darn loveable.