Like Liz, I love her little mask. It gives her that big, bad dog aura, which on a little tyke is a riot.

Maybe your parents had this planned all along and were trying to wait for Christmas to present your *present*. In any event, congratulations to the new mom. Hope you find time to capture her in pencil or ink while she is still little, and then again numerous times as she grows. I'm with Phred on the deal your parents are suggesting. Sounds like a win-win situation all around.