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PHOTO GALLERY: Holidays Around the Ranch


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 9, 2011
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Holidays Around the Ranch
Two-year-old Aiden Torres asked Santa Claus for a choo choo train this year.
Two-year-old Aiden Torres asked Santa Claus for a choo choo train this year.
Parrish resident Molly Gilbert and her daughter Mylee, 1, attended Holidays Around the Ranch for the first time this year.
Parrish resident Molly Gilbert and her daughter Mylee, 1, attended Holidays Around the Ranch for the first time this year.
McNeal Elementary second-grader Timmy Malkoch got some help making his Santa ornament from his mom Terri.
McNeal Elementary second-grader Timmy Malkoch got some help making his Santa ornament from his mom Terri.
Lakewood Ranch Dental’s Jamie Lynn, Martha Williams, Kelley McLane, Kim Gillett and Rachelle Petrin served eggnog to guests.
Lakewood Ranch Dental’s Jamie Lynn, Martha Williams, Kelley McLane, Kim Gillett and Rachelle Petrin served eggnog to guests.
Lakewood Ranch resident Jennifer Patterson and her daughters Jordyn, 7, and Jade, 10 thoroughly enjoyed the event.
Lakewood Ranch resident Jennifer Patterson and her daughters Jordyn, 7, and Jade, 10 thoroughly enjoyed the event.
Jacob Elder, 17, and his two-year-old niece Chloe made sure to get a front row seat for the tree lighting ceremony.
Jacob Elder, 17, and his two-year-old niece Chloe made sure to get a front row seat for the tree lighting ceremony.
Twelve-year-old Lauren France and her younger sister Kristen, 10, enjoyed making holiday crafts.
Twelve-year-old Lauren France and her younger sister Kristen, 10, enjoyed making holiday crafts.
River Club resident Wendi Golden enjoyed a girl’s night out with her daughters Taylor, 7 and Jordan, 9.
River Club resident Wendi Golden enjoyed a girl’s night out with her daughters Taylor, 7 and Jordan, 9.
Three-year-old Remy DeVictor and his older sister Lucia, 6, couldn’t wait to bite into their sugar cookies.
Three-year-old Remy DeVictor and his older sister Lucia, 6, couldn’t wait to bite into their sugar cookies.
Chris and Lisa Hill brought their children Drew, 6, and Sydney, 10, who performed, to the event.
Chris and Lisa Hill brought their children Drew, 6, and Sydney, 10, who performed, to the event.
Gabriella Jimenez, pictured with her mom Christy, turned a year old Dec. 8.
Gabriella Jimenez, pictured with her mom Christy, turned a year old Dec. 8.
Natalie Earp, 14, Nevaeh Marino, 10, Alexandria Campbell, 14, Rose Higginbotham, 12, and Cherie Hawk, 12, performed with the Studio of Dance & Music.
Natalie Earp, 14, Nevaeh Marino, 10, Alexandria Campbell, 14, Rose Higginbotham, 12, and Cherie Hawk, 12, performed with the Studio of Dance & Music.
Three-year-old Taryn Nguyen made sure to stop by the Christmas tree.
Three-year-old Taryn Nguyen made sure to stop by the Christmas tree.
Four-year-old Gabrielle Elliott and her older sister Emerson, 7, were one two of the first children out on the ice.
Four-year-old Gabrielle Elliott and her older sister Emerson, 7, were one two of the first children out on the ice.
Five-year-old Zachary Argyris had a blast playing all of the different games.
Five-year-old Zachary Argyris had a blast playing all of the different games.

 

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