Christmas Greetings!

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We wish you a Happy Christmas spent with the ones you love!

Twas the week before Christmas,

And into the mail,

Jeff dropped all the Christmas cards,

To arrive by snail.

The tree was decked

in ornaments new and old,

The white lights on the house

Were never too bold.

Nathan is snuggled

by seven each night,

Mom and Dad enjoy Christmas goodies

To their hearts delight.

The stockings were hung

by the chimney with care,

Though the Davolts would be traveling

And would not be there.

To Maple Valley for Christmas

With the Murrays to visit;

Grandpa Dave, Auntie Ellen,

Sherry and Dennis.

Then away to the ocean,

The Davolts we will find,

A few days relaxation

is what we have in mind.

When to our home we return,

The old year near its end,

Students and grading

Just around the bend!

Merry Christmas!

Baby's First Christmas (Classic Pooh)

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