What Christmas Means To Me

of line. Just when Kenny thought it couldn’t get any better, the group finished with a jump. It was like they were cheerleaders! When they finally stopped, Kenny and Parker were speechless - eyes wide from wonder.

“How could they all get along so well and perform something like that?” said Parker in wonder.

The fish introduced themselves - they were all family; Randy, Ron and Ruby told Kenny that they spent every weekend practicing, as it helps them bond.

“We must practice together, or else Stevie the Snapping turtle would eat us up for lunch!”

Kenny laughed at that remark. Randy said, “We must also do it for our safety, but it’s also so much fun – even though we’re family, we become best friends.”

Kenny was curious, “Do you all stay together for Christmas?”

“Absolutely! Family and friends are the most important part about Christmas time. Ron and Ruby are always here for me, and so I am always here for them. We are one, because without each other, we’re vulnerable.” Randy was quite proud of his response, and him, Ron and Ruby all shared a hug before dipping their heads back under the water grab another breath. Kenny dove into the basin and swam amongst the fish. Parker rushed towards the edge of the waterfall, admiring the bubbly , frothy whiteness of where the stream met the lake. He captured a photo of Kenny floating on his back while Randy, Ron and Ruby flipped through the waterfall. As the sun set against the beautiful falls, Kenny and Parker dried off their wet fur and plodded back into the house.

“Off to the next place. I wonder where we will go!”

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