the Paladinos

Santa

Thursday, December 23, 2010 by Leslie Paladino

Tonight we visited Santa at the mall.  Gabby was originally going to stand beside Santa but when she found out that her friend Aubrey sat on his lap she decided she could be brave and do it too.  She and Peter did so well.  He wasn’t thrilled but at least he didn’t scream.  Gabby told Santa her name and how old she was.  She didn’t tell him what she wants for Christmas “because he already knows.”  Santa’s camera broke while we were in line so he read a story to all the kids while we waited.  The flash was still broken later so they let anyone who brought a camera take pictures instead of paying for one and of course we just happened to have our big ole camera. 

Santa’s coming early to our house (tonight) and Gabby is beyond excited to wake up to presents in the morning.  And Santa is excited about the cookies that are left out for him.  We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!

Listening to Santa read Twas the Night Before Christmas.
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Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010 by Leslie Paladino

2010

We had to go through several takes before we came up with the picture on our card.  We made it into a game where Gabby and I would run up and set the camera timer and run back before it went off.   Peter got into it by the end which is why he’s no longer sitting in the pictures. 
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This is one of my favorites. 
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Hair in the face.
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It looks like I have Gabby in a head lock here. 
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Nope.
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Gabby wanted to make silly faces.
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Loosing focus.
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Going.
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And it’s gone.
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Picture Dump

Monday, December 20, 2010 by Leslie Paladino

Just some random pictures and videos that I finally uploaded from our camera.

Indian Princess Gabby at her Thanksgiving Program
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Poor Peter was obviously a little tired at lunch time. 

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Watching the Christmas Tree Light show at Silver Dollar City.  It was soooo cold this night but we had fun seeing all the beautiful lights. 

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Peter’s hiding under his warm blanket.  He actually asked to get in his stroller which should tell you how cold it was.
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