Season's Greetings....it's been a while

Hello all- hope you are enjoying the holiday fun....this isn't exactly what we had in mind for our pictures with Santa, but, well, you take what you can get!

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mimi and papa said…

Bella-
So good to (finally!, no offense) see your latest caper in the blog. Happy to note that Z is smiling with Santa. Mommy-O and tot --- you both look great. Miss you all so much!
Love, Meem
I guess Mimi takes too long to say.
Hope to see big sis next with Santa.

December 17, 2007 at 12:22 PM

nanny said…

Wow!
It's a Christmas miracle! Santa looks happy. Mommy looks happy. #2 looks happy and I am sure that wherever #1 is, she is happy too. You take what you get at this age........ Five more days and counting! HO. Ho. HO. Love, Nanny-o

December 17, 2007 at 3:34 PM

Unknown said…

Holy Icicles!! Adorable!! Where was #1 during this pic?! Cutie haircut for Small Fry! Love them! Love you! Be there in 4 daze!! THanks for posting!!

December 17, 2007 at 7:55 PM

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