Merry Christmas from Santa and Rose (part 18)

(from the I Don't Think Rocky Had This Many Sequels department)

Well - we did it!  It was a mad whirlwind getting to the Santa photos today - we were booked in the last available slot.  But - we did it!!

Without further ado - Santa Photo 2024®!!

Rose is quite the young lady now.  But - she still asked Santa for a present!

Personally, I'm thankful that we were all available to be in the Santa photo this year.  We're working on staying healthy and optimistic this upcoming year.  (Health and happiness for all - that's what I'd ask Santa for!)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone - from the Pietromonaco family!

Cheers,
Paul

Merry Christmas from Santa and Rose (part 17)

(from the Yup - That's Rose!!! department)

Hi everyone,

The streak continues - 17 years!!

So - I present to you - the Santa photo...

It's been a transitional year for the family.  I was let go by Indeed on April 1st - April Fools' Day.  (Heh - funny!)  I've been looking for a job since then.  Dana continues her volunteer work at the Seattle Aquarium, and has a new gig volunteering at the Seattle Asian Art Museum.  Rose has settled into her second year of High School - she's doing well!  This year she's been studying American Sign Language (ASL).  

Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings from the Pietromonaco family (Dana, Rose & I).

Cheers,
Paul

Merry Christmas from Santa and Rose (part 16)

(from the OMG - That's Rose??? department)

Hi everyone,

Well - we did it!  A 16 year streak!    

Without further ado...

It's been a busy year - Rose has started her first year at High School - Dana volunteers at the Seattle Aquarium - I'm doing more Java programming at work - and we're all still healthy!

Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings from the Pietromonaco family (Dana, Rose & I).

Cheers,
Paul

Merry Christmas from Santa and Rose (part 15)

(from the Look Ma - No Masks! department)

Hi everyone,

In these difficult times, it's more important than ever to try and maintain a semblance of normality.  

And - so - without further ado....

Don't worry - we're all fully vaccinated!  Everything was done quite safely.  And - check out Santa's cool "SC" belt buckle!  He was quite proud of it - and rightly so!

Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings from the Pietromonaco family (Dana, Rose & I).

Cheers,
Paul

Merry Christmas from Santa and Rose (part 14)

(from the How Are There 14 Of These Since Rose Is Only 13? department)

Hi everyone,

Wow - what a year!  Even though we're still in lockdown, we did manage to visit with Santa this year.  However - it was a little different....

Yes - we're smiling happily!!  Can't you tell??

It's been a heck of year, putting it mildly.  There was something comforting about seeing Santa - this year more than ever.  

Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings from the Pietromonaco family (Dana, Rose & I).

Cheers,

Paul

Merry Christmas from Santa and Rose (part 13)

(from the Omg - Rose Is So Big Now!!! department)

Hi everyone,

Well once again - completely at the last minute - we have our Annual Santa Photo!®

I guess Rose really is too big to sit on Santa's lap anymore - but she sure looks happy!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone - from the Pietromonaco family!!!

Cheers,
Paul

P.S.  Yes - same red shirt - I only wear it once a year, basically :)

Merry Christmas from Santa and Rose (part 12)

(from the Holy Cow - This Means She's 11!!! department)

Hi everyone,

Well - a little last minute - but we got our Santa photo this year!!

And - yes - I'm clean shaven.  Again.  This may be a semi-permanent thing now.  

The fun part?  This isn't the first Santa photo we took this year!  We also took a Santa photo on the 1st of December, during the Island Lights Festival in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.

Things are a little more relaxed in the islands - although I'm wearing my formal Hawaiian shirt. 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Pietromonaco family!!!

Cheers,

Paul

P.S.  Yes - that's the same red shirt.  Apparently, I only wear it once a year now.

Merry Christmas from Santa and Rose (part 11)

(from the Paul-dolph, The Red-Cheeked Daddy department)

Hi everyone,

We're on top of it this year!  Lights outside the house - festive spirit inside the house - and Santa photo taken early!

Again - this has been a transitional year for us!  But - a great year as well!  Plus - Rose is 10!  How did that happen??

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Pietromonaco family!

Cheers,
Paul

P.S.  No new shirt this year.  It's just too festive!

Merry Christmas from Santa and Rose (part 10)

(from the OMG - Is That Rose? department)

Hi everyone,

Per our annual tradition, here's our new Santa photo for 2016:

It's been a transitional year for us - in many ways - but I'm so thankful we can spend the holidays together as a family.  Here's to a better 2017!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Pietromonaco family!

Cheers,
Paul

P.S.  Still the same shirt.  Maybe a new one next year!

Merry Christmas from Santa and Rose (part 9)

(from the Is that Rose?  She's so big! department)

Hi everyone,

Happy Holidays!  Here's our new Santa photo for 2015:

We took three photos - and all were great!  This one was the most fun, though. 

Rose was very comfortable with Santa - just a bit shy at first - but she gave him hugs and whispered her Christmas wish to him.  Part of the festive mood may have been due to the Fran's hot chocolate I bought while we were waiting in line.  (Dad may have had a little caffeine in his... ^_^;)  There's nothing like hot chocolate on a cold evening to kindle the holiday spirit!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Pietromonaco family!

Cheers,
Paul

P.S.  Yeah - I know it's the same shirt as last year.  I need to get more Holiday Appropriate® festive shirts.