The Zhao Family

Brennan came home from BYU for a short three week break. When we arrived at the airport at night his siblings were quite excited and giggly. The ride home was especially bonding where SS and FF couldn't stop talking! It was good bonding time. Then the days when CC was home, he was like a mini celebrity that many family and friends want to invite him to lunch/dinner so they can catch up with him. He came home and at a lot of good food and catch up with cousins like Emilee and Chris. Then just like that, the short three weeks ended and he left for BYU again, for his 2nd semester there.


 

 The church youth had a Proxy Baptism activity at the Temple. Brennan and Clayton were able to join in this activity. Clayton help baptized many peoples' names while Brennan was able to confirmed many peoples' names. It was a great activity that the boys were able to use their priesthood power to bless the people on the other side of the veil. (FF wasn't able to attend because she had all-county band practice)

 Since Kevin has come back from BYU, his parents wanted to treat us to dinner at buffet. Afterwards, we brought them to the DC Temple's last day of Christmas lights. Apparently Kevin's dad tells us that they rarely have family photos together. So we walked with them to see all the lights and then around the Temple building so Da can take some family photos of them together. By the time we come back all the Christmas lights were officially turned off and every single person left the Temple and Visitors' Center. We were able to take some incredibly beautiful photos of the reflecting pool.

 What a better way to start off the year ice skating with the youth. While Brennan and Emilee are still in town, they joined our Branch youth to go Ice Skating at Rockville Town Square. Although there were waay too many people, the kids still had a lot of fun!