Dangerous Casino Indians!

Margie Inducted into ACORN

Our new and dear friend Margie, who comes to us via the clever Phill, has paid us an amazing compliment by memorializing the venerable ACORN organization in ceramic. This is beautiful pottery. Thank you Margie. Welcome to ACORN and good luck with that!

Spirit Rock CDL Graduation 2008

CDL Graduation

Last Sunday I finished my 2.5 year course at Spiritrock.org and am now a certified Community Dharma Leader (CDL) and can teach meditation classes, lead sitting groups and hold day long retreats.
much Metta, Bonnie

Afghanistan Winter Weather

This is the second big snow storm we've had this winter. We got about 6-8 inches this time. Most of it's gone now. The building in the background is my "B-hut" where I sleep, read and watch movies during the 8-10 hrs a day I'm not in the office.

Hope you all are well. I can't wait for the spring where the weather's warmer and best of all, I'll be home.

Genealogy Tidbit of the month

This is a picture of John Abdalla. He was Henry's grandfather. He came to Louisiana from Lebanon in the 1880's as a young man. He and Philomena Simien were Old Mom's parents.

More Holiday Photos from Uncle Pat

Reese was enjoying the waves as Peter, Leo and Isaiah got wet...
	Christmas Day 07....
Amy and Jada with Mother Theresa, or is that Ruth?... :)

Happy Second Birthday Nate!!
Grt Auntie B

Happy 2nd Birthday Dear Nathan

Dearest Nate, your family wishes you all the wonderful things that come with being 2. Somehow that terrible 2 profile just does not fit you... Stay positive and don't let the potty training get you down....

Leo, Isaiah, Reese, Max, Jada Meet in SF

Thanks to Uncle Pat for hosting a lovely holiday celebration at his house in San Francisco. Max and Leo were so happy to meet their cousins Isaiah, Reese and Jada and to see Nicko of course. We had a very fun brunch on Christmas Day at Carmen and Sal's house and we got to see super gorgeous Tina and her charming beau. Thanks Carmen, Sal, Nathan and Cheyanne. There are a few people who would like to borrow Nathan's new battery powered jeep.
Can we do that again next year?
I need more photos for this post.... anyone?????

Happy Belated Birthday Amy

To our dearest Amy, have a wonderful birthday and whole year. It was delightful to see you for Christmas.... Your kids are the sweetest.