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Christmas

Christmas

This was a shot of my only Christmas in this home. It was the most beautiful place, but burned down in the Black Forest Fire of 2013 a mere 6 months later. My...
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This was a shot of my only Christmas in this home. It was the most beautiful place, but burned down in the Black Forest Fire of 2013 a mere 6 months later. My youngest crawled into the frame, but I like this one best.
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This was Christmas before last with my youngest daughter playing on the floor by the fire as we got the stockings ready. This picture is meaningful to me because our home burned the next summer in the Black Forest Fire. This was our only Christmas here.

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Absolutely stunning! Love it.

Thanks - I clearly have not paid attention to my account for a long time.

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I really hope things have turned round for you. Best wishes.

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