Ghosts of Christmases past -
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| Santa in a parade around 2007. |
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| A young cousin and her mother. (The cousin is 15 now.) |
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| A table full of holiday decorations. |
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| My niece takes a peek under the tree. |
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| Santa sings a solo. (That's my brother under that beard.) |
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| My sister-in-law and mother-in-law surrounded by gifts. |
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| Hubby and two nephews hanging out on Christmas Eve, around 2008. |
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| Me with Santa. (Santa is my father.) |
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| My sister-in-law, my mother-in-law, my brother, and my husband around 2011. |
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| My stepsister, my stepmother, and my father, about 2012. |
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| A painting created by a dear friend. |
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| My favorite Santa. |
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I especially like the one of your niece checking out the gifts. I think that girl could have been me!
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It seems everyone is feeling nostalgic this year. Great family photos...thank you for sharing them. Wishing you and your hubby a very merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI love your pictures! How fun. That painting by your friend is gorgeous! Merry Christmas!
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Thanks for sharing some of your Christmas memories and I believe that is the best picture of James “Your Santa” I’ve seen!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Anita!!
Such happy times. These bring a big smile to my face!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Anita! I like that picture of you and Santa!
ReplyDeleteNothing beats Christmas with family. I love that painting of angels. Happy Holidays!
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ReplyDeleteI love how homey your Christmas is. Reminds me of the moments when I celebrate Eid Fitr.
Merry Christmas to you and your family