Four Generations, Family, Friends, and Forty Two-Our Full House!

Pat's parents, Larry and Virgie, came to visit in early November and guess who was the star of the show? Lily acted like she knew they were special people in her life and they are! What a privilege it was to spend time together and Buck and Katy were so generous to drop her off for extra downtown days. Coffee on the porch was more fun than ever while they were here.

Pat's Uncle Doug and Aunt Gloria have very special friends who live in San Antonio, Ray and Lydia and they came over to meet Larry and Virgie. Their visit was timely! They not only recommended the best tamale places in town, they gifted us with a dozen which we later enjoyed with Christmas dinner.

In mid-November Buck and Katy participated in the Rock N' Roll San Antonio Marathon by running the half-marathon. We had fun moving to different places for Lily to cheer them on. We also enjoyed all the compliments about how cute she was.

Last year's Fiesta Fellowship elves, Danielle and Darian were joined by Fiesta friends Desi and Cielo. With their good help the tree was decorated and it was officially time to enjoy the coming of Christmas.Danielle and Darian with parents Daniel and MinnieDesi and Cielo with Mom Haydee, Grandma Hermila from Monterrey, Mexico and Dad MiguelMary Dean was back in town before flying to Mexico for Mark and Andi's wedding. We had our Chili's tradition time together. Miss Lily was the final decoration needed to make us ready for ChristmasOur entry way was full after Santa brought the presentsGran Shanna enjoys her special gifts under the tree

Beautiful Yates women-three sisters? Stacy and GrandDad on Christmas morningUncle Joe from Sabinal spent the week with us while daughter Nettie visited her daughter and grandchildren in Odessa. Joe and brother Byrl talk on the phone every day and had fun spending the week together.

Steven, GrandDad, and Uncle Joe
Shanna knew this special gift would fit right in this old house
Maddie opened baby sister-to-be's sweetie pie shirt. Next year this time there will be another new baby. YAY!Christmas dinner-how do you like our new shutters in the dining room? More gifts to open later on Christmas Day. Lily acted as big as her cousins.

Sean shared his new Viking helmet with Lily.Katy and Buck inspired us with their half marathon. Bo and I are working to participate in the Rock N'Roll half next April in Nashville.
The whole family got running shoes.

Bo saw a cedar shoe rack in the Johnston-Murphy catalog and used it as a guide for building his own as a gift for Buck and Andy. Andy asked if he had bought it or made it! The finishing touch was the flattened Alamo penny he attached as a medallion.

Bo thought this was a good time to begin gifting the boys with some memorabilia. He had saved all the caps he used coaching them in Little League baseball. Buck and Katy with Maddie and LilyGreat GrandDad Byrl with Shanna, Maddie, Lily, and Sean-Pretty special!!!!!Uncle Joe and Bo show off their suspenders


And now......let the Forty Two begin!

Let's throw in a little Candyland with Stacy and Sean

Family Picture with Byrl, Bo, Shanna, Steven, Michelle, Sean, and Maddie



A very special picture of Uncle Joe with great grandson Casey and Byrl

Life really is good in Tobin Hill! We are truly blessed and thankful for our wonderful family and all our friends. What a gift it is to have this old house full of those we love.

We wish everyone a very happy and blessed new year! Love and prayers for you and yours,

Bo and Pat