My Christmas Miracle



This was the first of 31 shots we took. Amazing!

I love this picture


Our silly bunch!

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dietcokegrrl said…
Yes--that IS a Christmas miracle! I have half the kids you have, and I can't get a good picture.

Beautiful family!
December 23, 2009 at 3:44 PM
John and Tiffany said…
A very beautiful family.
December 28, 2009 at 8:27 PM
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