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    Since we were going to be unable to make it the usual 
Christmas gathering with the Allen Family, we visited Jerry & Gail on December 
12th for dinner and to exchange gifts. After eating a nice turkey dinner, we 
headed downstairs to take care of the business that the kids were most 
interested in - opening presents! Thanks to Jerry & Gail for having us over and 
for our presents, and also to Aunt Erva, Great Grandpa Hardy, and Uncle Scott 
for their gifts as well. The kids really appreciate all that you do for them, as 
do Tara and I. 
	
		
			
			Allen Family Christmas
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			Grandma Gail and Tara watching Samantha open up a new pair of 
			gloves from Aunt Erva.
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			Tara chuckling at Jayden's new "drivers license" - a gift card 
			from her Great Grandpa.
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			Tyler is revved up about his new "Gran Turismo" video game.
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			Drew showing off his gift card from Great Grandpa.
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			Gail looking on as Samantha shows off her new "Cooking Mama" DS 
			game.
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			Tara watching as Jay shows off her new Dora Leapster game.
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			Drew opening up his new DS game, "Mario Cart."
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			Sam showing off her new "iCarly" video game from Uncle Scott.
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			Drew unwrapping another present.
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			Tara and Tyler watching Jay unwrap an new Ariel Barbie doll.
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			Drew opening up some new matchbox cars.
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