For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. ~Isaiah 9:6

beautiful lights in downtown New Braunfels

spending time with Lynette’s family in Houston
Aunt Jackie, Lynette, Grandmother, Jennifer and Jaimee

enjoying Christmas Eve with John’s family in New Braunfels
Aunt Patty, Andreas, Poppie, Mookie, Jaimee, Lynette, Josh and Jennifer

we drove past this beautifully decorated bed & breakfast on our way back from the candlelight church service

John and Lynette in front of the New Braunfels Courthouse

presents!

a brother-sister duo

Christmas morning at home… receiving a new ornament from Mom and Dad

opening something special from Dad

Addie receiving her biggest bone of the year! Quite the treat.

Essie loved coming inside to find her treat… then she took it outside and buried it! Who knows where!

Mom’s favorite kids

Josh’s new glasses!

Dad’s favorite girl

Jaimee and Jennifer had a friend come down for a visit recently. It was fun to fellowship with her, watch Wives and Daughters together, go to several concerts, and enjoy the lights downtown. Praise the Lord for the gift of friendship!

trying to keep warm along the San Antonio Riverwalk. Jaimee, Janille and Jennifer

enjoying Mexican food at… you guessed it, Casa Rio!

posing with their new friend at the historic Menger Hotel

the Alamo

Last week Jennifer and her students gave their Christmas piano recital. Everyone did a great job!

thankful to the Lord for each student

several cute pictures…

In early December, John and Lynette drove to Dallas for a special couples Christmas conference. Pastor Gary Fraley was the guest speaker and he shared on Multigenerational Families – what legacy do you want your children to carry on? God is about families, multigenerational families. Make God’s Word known to your children for generations to come (Psalm 78:6-7). What will our children and grandchildren say about us? Our goal should be Godly generations.

dressed up and ready for a special dinner!

playing games with several other couples

beautifully decorated Christmas tree

having too much fun!

just who does he think he is?!

our table one evening

view of the Dallas skyline from the ministry center

we had a wonderful weekend together

Well, we know Thanksgiving has come and gone and that we are a bit behind on posting pictures! We had a lovely Thanksgiving day with John’s side of the family. Everyone pitched in to help make a delicious dinner and yummy desserts. We are thankful for God’s many blessings – for Jesus Christ, for family, for fun times…

table set for dinner

teamwork

Mom is pretty (and) busy

family

this year’s pies included pumpkin, pecan, and apple. What more could one want? Maybe just some whipped topping and ice cream!

Poppie and Mookie

our new family picture

playing Upwords

the pro

I AM THANKFUL FOR:

T – TIME For the time God has given us here on earth. Ps 31:14-15: “You are my God. My times are in Your hand.”

H – HEALTH For the good health God has given me. 3 John 2: “I pray that you may prosper in all things, and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”

A – AFFLICTIONS Whereby we show our dependence on God, grow in His grace, and learn patience in the midst of trial. James 1:2-3: “Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.”

N – NATURE For the beauty of the earth for us to enjoy, and for natural resources which we need to live by. Ps 19:1-6: “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.

K – KNOWLEDGE God is the source of all knowledge, which is needed to make wise decisions. Proverbs 1:7: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

S – SAVIOR I am most thankful that God loved me so much that He gave me a Savior, who died for my sins, so that I would have eternal life and purpose in my life on earth. John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”