Christmas Lights

We visited Temple Square and looked at the Christmas lights. It was busier than Disneyland any day of the week, but it was beautiful and peaceful. It was a balmy evening.


















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Anonymous said…
We found your blog and are sad we didn't see you when you were in Utah. Can not believe how your family is growing. Loved all your holiday pics. Zach and Liz (visit our blog--zandlfamily.blogspot.com)
January 1, 2009 at 8:43 PM
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