Bonner Family

Bonner/Kellner's!

So, we have been blessed beyond measure to have met the Bonner Family. We moved to Brackettville not knowing very many people... In fact, we moved to Brackett only knowing the Voyles'. . . But as I started to work at Jones Elementary, it wasn't long until Maxine Bonner took me under her wing. haha! Max has been a great friend... She helps me in my classroom a lot and we have formed a great friendship. I also have a good friendship with her lovely daughter, Mrs. Dana Rae Bonner-Kellner :) John has also formed a great friendship with Vance - in fact, Vance is quicky becoming his new #1 Fishing Buddy! We visited the Bonner's after Thanksgiving this year and we snapped a family photo for their Christmas card. Maybe next Christmas card I can get KJ and Pat to smile... haha. Just a thought!

Thanks for Giving

Thanks for Giving!!!
So, I was desperate to get a Christmas card picture... I considered setting up a tripod and doing the whole run to the spot really fast, try to pose myself, compose a decent smile and not look out of breath in the picture... haha! But LUCKILY, our nephew Trevor ventured from Houston to come see us for Thanksgiving - so I had a super excellent photographer to help me. Since turn about is fairplay, Trevor requested a couple pictures for himself since he is a Senior this year.

Me, John and Brewsky
(Our little Brewsky is an inherited pet from my sister who moved out in June). On the streets of Brackettville, Texas.

Remember the Reasons for the Seasons

I love this time of the year... I love the holidays!!! Don't get me wrong, I am not a fan of the crowds. the long lines to check out nor the HUGE dent Chrismas tends to make on my checkbook.... but I like the very idea of the holiday giving!

I am a very family-oriented person. I embrace the fact that there are TRADITIONS at Christmas. I love putting up the Christmas tree and spending time carefully planning which gifts we will select to place under it. I love thinking about how excited face the person receiving the gift might have when they open it. Most importantly, I love coming together as a family and thinking about what we have to be thankful for. We are so blessed beyond belief with so many little liberties that we often take for granted.

I snapped this picture to boast on my Facebook about today's accomplishments... But the thoughts really going through my head was how thankful I am for all my many blessings.