These were taken just before Thanksgiving, in Guatemala.
By then, I knew she would not be with me for the real Christmas, so we
celebrated then.
1996
Our first Christmas together, Dasha needed me in the
picture to keep from crying-I really didn't mind, and a tradition was
born!
1997
By the next year, I don't know who is happier, Dasha or
me!!!
1998
Age 3, in a dress that matched the background
beautifully!