2008 Christmas Fun Begins!

We have the most awesome friends in the whole world. Teresa went to high school with Marvin Hull. He has done a Christmas party for their school group for over 25 years.
It began with just the school group, but as our families grew, he continued to include his friends and all of their children. The group is now over 100 people! He always themes the parties, and we have a wonderful time every year. We love and appreciate him and his family for their selfless love!

THIS YEAR THE THEME WAS 'CANDYCANE FOREST'











DECEMBER 13 - 3RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE

The city youth council started this tradition. Each year it gets bigger. The parade begins at the natatorium and goes to the armory, where the children can greet Santa Claus and get a surprise from him. They serve hot cocoa and there is a wonderful fireworks display.

WE'RE TRYING TO KEEP BECKAH WARM!

Cameron receives the Eagle Scout Award

Cameron received the Eagle Scout Award on November 25, 2008.
Steve Butler conducted the ceremony.









Cameron's friends Delmie, Kylee and Jamie. (Yah! All girls!)










Grandpa and Grandma Keller and Grandma Bjorkman were all there to support Cameron.

Cameron's Eagle project was working with his mom on the new Children's Room at the Garland Public Library. He and other scouts donated over 130 hours to help with emptying out the basement of the library, removing old carpets, painting walls, and moving shelving and books. The project was a big success, and because his mother is the library director, we can share with you that over 3,000 community members enjoyed that room in the first year it was open!
THANK YOU SO MUCH, CAMERON!


BEFORE and AFTER shots of the library basement - turned into a 'Children's Room"!!!!