Spirit Of Christmas Photo Contest
Submitted by Carla Whitley
Jordan and Ryan Whitley, Christmas 1990
First Place / Grand Prize Winner: Our yearly Santa photo at Longs Drug Store. Jordan was not too fond of Santa yet.
Submitted by Teresa Martinez
Where’s Aliyanna?
Second Place: Aliyanna’s first Christmas we decided she was the best possible gift and decided to put her under the tree.
Submitted by Michelle Broth
Lyndsey Lynae Doerr
Third Place: This photo was taken at the Lincoln Center in Stockton in December 2008. Lyndsey Lynae Doerr pictured with Santa. It looks just like a postcard.
Submitted by Mitch Taylor
Buddy the Elf
This is Buddy the Elf (Andrew Taylor) with Santa (his grandpa, Phil Garretson).
Submitted by April Taylor
Santa with his Helpers
Grandpa (Santa Phil Garretson) with granddaughter Kaelyn Taylor and friend Payton Luiz.
Submitted by Carrie Martin
Baby Zachary
Here's a picture of 2 1/2 month old Zachary. He looked so calm and peaceful as I took this Christmas picture of him.
Submitted by Linda Brown
Grandma’s Little Helper
This is a picture of our grandson Tony, who makes the perfect little elf and Santa Helper for the Holidays
Submitted by Kristine Hobbs
Baking cookies
December 2002: Kennedy & Aeriel Hobbs baking Christmas cookies
Submitted by Tami Williams
Santa’s Little Helper
Ashley Williams (7 months old), meeting Santa for the first time.
Submitted by Patricia Newton
Oh, what fun!
Helen Newton after opening gifts amongst the Christmas wrappings. Taking this photo has become a family tradition.
Submitted by Lisa Corrington
Rudolph’s Back-up
First Place: Bailey is a Lhasa/poo who is too good-natured to object to wearing reindeer antlers and having her picture taken.
Submitted by Lynelle Williams
Nativity Puppies
Second Place: Blazer as “Mary”, Bayley as “Baby Jesus” and Buster as “Joseph”.
Submitted by Gracie Rodriguez
Siren
Third Place: Siren, the family cat is anxiously waiting for Santa!
Submitted by Evelyn Thorpe
Marianberry Jam, Skippy Super Chunk & Santa Paws
“All we want for Christmas is a big dog bone, a big dog bone, a big dog bone!”
Submitted by Kim Ribordy
Gizmo on Christmas 2009
This is a photo of my Yorkie named Gizmo, age 4.
Submitted by Sara Warmerdam
Porkchop
Porkchop loves Christmas, his mama and pacifiers!
Submitted by Carrie Martin
Betsy Under the Tree
Here is a picture of our cat Betsy under the Christmas tree. Her blue and yellow eyes showed up on the picture as red and green - the colors of Christmas.
Submitted by Pamela Aberle
Strike a Pose
Bia the Poodle is always ready for a photo shoot!
Submitted by Mary Huckaby
Duke in Disguise
Duke in disguise, Thanksgiving 2008.
Submitted by Kim Ribordy
Snow Fun
First Place: We were in Lake Tahoe last year for Christmas. We were playing in the snow and my son decided to put a bunch of snow on his face. It was so funny.
Submitted by Janet Noma
Mia and Molly
Second Place: Our granddaughter, Mia, is about to get “smooched” by our dog, Molly. One of my favorite pictures because they are dressed a like (not done on purpose) and they are both my “babies.”
Submitted by Kristine Hobbs
Sledding
Third Place: Grandma & Grandpa Kriegel sledding down a hill at Cisco Grove on our annual snow trip, Feb. 17, 2002.
Submitted by Carrie Martin
Sled Riding in Portland
Here is a picture of Zachary sled riding for the first time. We were visiting our old neighbors in Portland, Oregon, and it actually snowed!
Submitted by Carrie Sterling
Snowball coming your way!
Look out, mom, here it comes!
Submitted by Kim Ribordy
Christmas vacation in Lake Tahoe
This is a photo of my niece Tess, age 11, on our family Christmas vacation in Lake Tahoe.
Submitted by Carrie Martin
Nativity Scene
First Place: Here is a picture of siblings Joey, Matthew and Hannah along with their older cousin Zachary posing for a live Nativity Scene.
Submitted by Carrie Sterling
Holiday in Lake Tahoe
Second Place: Walking around Heavenly Valley shops and couldn’t resist taking a picture with this cute Snowman!
Submitted by Patricia Newton
Cookies for Santa (and me too)!
Third Place: Christmas cookie decorating is more fun with the ones you love! From left to right: Elizabeth Clark, Paige Daniel, Nicole Daniel, Helen Newton, Mary Anne Daniel, and Reagan Daniel. Submitted by Patti.
Submitted by Gracie Rodriguez
Audrey and Jackson
This is a photo of my grandchildren during the holiday season.
Submitted by Kim Ribordy
Me and My Pepe
This is a photo of my husband, Sam, and our grandson, Noah, age 6 months, last year on our Christmas vacation in Lake Tahoe.
Submitted by Sara Warmerdam
Andre & Sara on Christmas in Pismo Beach
There is nothing better than spending Christmas at the beach!
Submitted by Kristine Hobbs
Cousins Under the Tree
Kennedy & Aeriel Hobbs with cousin Courtney Kriegel in front of the Christmas tree at the downtown K street mall in Sacramento.