Snapz! Joy To The World Photo Gallery

Madison Kelso (left) and Mackenzie Kelso (right) sit in Santas chair as they wait for him to tell them what they're getting for Christmas. Sent by granddad, Peter Gabriel. Mom is Lisa Kelso.

Mary Verona Averell, 7 months, enjoys her bubbles and rubber ducky after a sleepover with grandparents Richard and Mary Jo Averell of Boardman. Her parents are R. Justin and Carrieann Averell of Boardman.

What more can you ask for when 3 4 year olds and a 5 year old "pose" for their Mom "just one more time!" Photo is of Kate (Age 5) and Carlina, Lily and Patrick (Age 4) Vari-Coppola posing for Holiday Pictures at our house in Lowellville. Submitted by Mom …

Leanna Hartsough and her dog, Zoey, get in the Christmas spirit. Lana Van Auker of Canfield captured her granddaughter and "grandpup" in action.

My name is Shellie (Galloway) Nemes (26) and my husband is Justin Nemes (27) and our daughter Lorelai Nemes (3months). We are from Struthers Oh. and these pictures where just taken a few weeks ago.

Phyllis Olson of Poland captured this shot of her little friend, Coco Aurini, 2, of Michigan, who was enjoying her first corn on the cob.

A photograph of the younger generation of the Menichini Family from Lowellville celebrating at their annual Christmas Eve Party 2008 at the Lowellville Mt. Carmel Hall. Photo submitted by Jodi Coppola

For Debbie Walcott of Youngstown, joy is having extended family together for Christmas Eve. Lee Houser of Boardman is surrounded by her daughter, Walcott, and two granddaughters, Jessica Krauser of Columbus and Tricia Lenhart of Boardman, along with great granddaughter Samantha Rae.

ANDREW AND MADDIE MORAN AT DISNEY WORLD. SENT BY GRANDPA JIM HICKOK OF CANFIELD

Hello! Please accept this photo of my daughter Grace for submission into your latest photo contest. If you need further information, please feel free to email me. Thanks for your time and consideration.. Teresa Burk

Bill Valentino's third grandson,Vas, was born 11/11/08, shown here with cousins Anthony and Kevin. The proud grandfather sent the photo.

"Joy" for Ron & Terri Dyce of Girard is spending the holiday with Chloe and Aidan Dyce, their grandchildren of the Columbus area.

We are attaching a picture of our little girl Payton (17 mos.). This picture shows the joy on Payton's face as she was experiencing Kraynak's for the first time. She couldn't get enough of all the lights and decorations. Happy New Year!!! Chad and Alyson Zwingler Columbiana

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5 month old Ella Rose Solak sits on Santa's Lap on Christmas Eve at the Menichini Family Christmas Party in Lowellville photo submitted by Jodi Coppola

Jaime O'Connell and her grandmother, Chris Lenhart, both of McDonald, share a good laugh.

This is the Boardman Middle School Cross Country Team warming up before the Youngstown Road Runners/Second Sole Pre Season Cross Country Race this last August. Photo taken by Dan Shields Canfield

GRANDSON ANDREW MORAN 2 WITH TALLY, BORDER COLLIE MIX, ALSO 2. FROM JIM HICKOK OF CANFIELD

Emilie Ridge, a Duquesne law student, had a moment of joy when her great uncle, atty. Don Nicolls of New Castle, gave her tickets to the Ohio State/Penn State football game for her birthday. The two Ohio State grads didn't enjoy the outcome of the game, though. Gayle Ridge, Emilie's …

Kaylie Eva Lindquist, 2 1/2 months, got her picture taken in her new dress that her grandmother, Linda Lamanne of Austintown, bought for her. Her parents are Jeannine and Jason Lindquist of Forest Lake, Minn.

Name of child: Ella Polen (sister Lily is in the background) City: Canfield Place of Photo: Assateague Island, Maryland Date: June 2008 Photographer: Charmayne Polen (Mom)

Photo 1 is my 4 month old daughter, Giuliana Maria Cheffo. She was visiting Santa for the first time at her Nonna Annie's house. She has three older brothers, Dominic, Donato, and Francesco. Her dad and I took the picture, Don and Christina Cheffo. The 2nd photo is of my …

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Photo 1 is my 4 month old daughter, Giuliana Maria Cheffo. She was visiting Santa for the first time at her Nonna Annie's house. She has three older brothers, Dominic, Donato, and Francesco. Her dad and I took the picture, Don and Christina Cheffo. The 2nd photo is of my …

lst Grandchildren of Al & Diane Barnett, Austintown enjoying their first Christmas: Savannah Marie Cervone (left) and Olyvia Rose Barnett (right)

THIS IS THE KINDERGARTEN CLASS AT ST CHARLES SCHOOL. THEY ARE ALL ANGELS. MY GRANDAUGHTER MADDIE G. IS IN THE CENTER SINGING HER HEART OUT. SENT BY NANA HICKOK OF CANFIELD

I am sending a picture in response to your joyous occasion feature in the paper. The photo represents 2 1/2 year old Madison smiling over her new baby sister Rachel that is 3 days old. The second photo is 4 1/2 year old brother Noah with Madison, Hope these work! …

Samantha Moon is three years-old and despite all the gifts she received this year, nothing made her quite so happy as this shiny apple. I am her aunt, Theresa Moon, and I took the photo on Christmas Eve.

Sun ,a pool ,a raft and cool water is all the joy we need in this world on a hot summer day. This is a pic of our Cavalier King Charles "Abby" She loves swimming in our pool and floating around on her raft during those dog days of summer. …

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Rukaiyah Gillum of Niles sent this shot of Quincy, 6, and Myles, 5 months, at Whitehouse farm. Myles, in particular, seems delighted.

This is my 17 month old Grandson Shane Connolly. He lives in Austintown,Ohio. He's a very joyful baby as you see. I'm not sure which picture will be the right size jpeg so I sent 3 of my many favorites.I sent them on the email and as an attachment also. …

Lana Van Auker of Canfield captured Niko in a joyous moment.

ANDREW AND MADDIE MORAN AT DISNEY WORLD. SENT BY GRANDPA JIM HICKOK OF CANFIELD

Eugene Magalotti of Hubbard sent a shot of his grandson, James Victor Frank, on the lap of a Lincoln Memorial statue that he had fun building out of snow. Magalotti allows as how this shot was taken "a few years back."