(from the OMG - she's 18!!! department)
Well - I can't believe we're here. Rose turned 18 in November. This is the first Santa photo with three adults, not two adults and a kid.
And so - here we go:
We do clean up well!!! Rose did get a chance to talk to Santa after the photo, while I was taking care of the technical details of the photo session. I did overhear a discussion about possible presents, but didn't pick up any of the details - I hope Santa comes through!
Afterwards, we went out for a quick celebratory dinner at the Wedgwood Broiler. I'm still glad parts of "Old Seattle" like the Wedgwood Broiler still exist. (Link to: Wedgwood Broiler)
As for my Christmas wish from Santa? I wish for continued good health for me and all of my friends and family - both immediate and extended. I've come to value those connections even more lately. I'm also hoping - much like Ringo Starr - for Peace and Love (and Happiness) in 2026!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone - from the Pietromonaco family!
Cheers,
Paul
P.S. Bonus photos - all of us waiting outside to have our photo taken:
