Cooke Christmas Card, 1992.
Larry and Karen's son, Austin, is born.
As the family grew, Larry wanted to do something special. Tapping into his sister's photography talents, he set up a photo shoot, took a ton of photos... and the real fun began.
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Up on the housetop reindeer pause. Out jumps good old Larry Claus. Down through the chimney with lots of toys, all for the little ones' Christmas joys.
Up in their rooms, children not a peep — as the racket on the roof makes Karen weep. Since our little darlings came along — continuous sleep has said so long.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Who wouldn't go! Ho! Ho! Ho! Who wouldn't go! Up on the housetop, isn't it scary, down through the chimney with good old Larry.
First comes the stocking of Gwendolyn — oh, dear Santa, pack it in. Give her a dollie that laughs and cries, one that will open and shut her eyes.
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Arianna's stocking is next in line, if it's overflowing that would be fine. Give her a dollie too, that laughs and cries, now there will be no fighting and wet eyes.
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What goes in the stocking of Austin Michael — he's already asking for a Harley cycle. How about a hammer with lots of tacks — also a ball and a whip that cracks.
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