Dear Grandma,

The family is doing well and so are all 7 of the pets (2 dogs, 2 birds, 2 guinea pigs, and 1 rabbit). Our dogs sure have gotten bigger since the last time you saw them. Rocky (the reddish brown one) is taller than me if it stands on its back legs. Buster (the black and white one) is still kind of small, though. We are getting ready for the holidays, are you? Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

From,

Julio Mercado

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