Thank you Armorbeast and Catlin MC for you kind words and encouragment about our loss this Christmas. It is very appreciated.

Thank you very much. This is the second contest I've entered since discovering Renderosity. Our Christmas Eve made an unfortunate path to a very sad end to the year 2003. Our family dog died that night, so in relation to the contest and the theme of "loss"..... the kids and I lost an important family member. She was more than only a pet; she was very important and special to us all. Again, I thank you for your votes and for the third place win. Congratulations to all the winners and all those who entered. We were all winners as it should be. Great contest!