Ambroise and Lili Demers view of the parade

Barb leads the parade

Marlene and Jack

Ron and Elaine Wingert!!

Irma Johnson hides amongst the tinsel

Floyd and Eva Foote. Ambroise offers treats

Shirley and Roy

Don and Marty

George and Molly

Mary and Edie

Sharon and Weyland

Members of the Hahn family

Leroy

Members of the Kent family. They were headed to the pool but found out it was closed and joined the parade!

Roy and Shirley

It starts

We are seeing a trickling in of our Magnolia family. This next week should bring in nearly everyone that plans to be here this season. The directory will see a record number of changes this year if the trend continues. Also of note: If there are any of you chilling your bones in the north land and failed to make reservations- No problem!!
There are plenty of empty spaces in our park and in others. So dig out of that drift and get on the road with the compass set on S.
See you soon!!

Two Feet of Snow

Fill 'er up

The park is filling up and it will be even more so this coming week. The next two and half months are the busy time for Magnolia Park. Each year it amazes me how much fun gets crammed into those three months. I hate to admit it but I rarely think about how cold it is up north as we are basking in the warmth of the South Texas sun. Perhaps basking is not the right word. It is really hard to find time for basking.

Christmas Parade 2010

Our Christmas Parade took place yesterday afternoon, followed by Christmas songs, ice cream and cake in Allen Hall. A very good time was enjoyed by all.

Marlene and Jack

Mary and Edie

Jackie D

Floyd and Eva Foote- possibly our most senior of senior citizens.

Roy and Shirley in the front, Don and Marty on the back.

Fred and Bonnie

Leroy and Elaine

Bill and Maggie

Maggie has a big smile.

The line up.

George

and Molly

Dorothy in her latest footwear. She hopes to put it on the back shelf in the next couple of weeks.

Like little chocolate soldiers

The Warblers

Diane Hughes

Marty, Leslie and Mary

Vern, Dick and Larry

Sunday Service

As usual this morning services were held at Magnolia with quite a few worshipers attending to hear the lesson for the week....The theme of the lesson was "Keep your prayers simple"...Quite an interesting lesson with much to study and think on...Pastor taught that we should start talking to GOD for the things in life that we would want to come about, or for sickness to be healed, for answers to problems in our daily life that we need help with...We just need to remember that GOD is in control of every thing so that's who we should go to...Prayer can do much for all that will ask and humble themselves before GOD...Remember to continue to pray for the many that are sick and traveling on the road....GOD BLESS ALL...

From Jerry and Edna Walker

Brrr.. We're cold.. at least not much snow.  We plan to head your way either Sat/Sun.  We will make stops along the way, but will make it to Magnolia before Christmas.  Looking forward to seeing everyone.  Jerry and Edna Walker

What we do and see

A neighborhood gathering on Lime Street

Art Class in Allen Hall on Thursdays. A very talented group.

Sandy Williams has taken on the job of keeping our showers and bathrooms sparkling clean.

Bill Sagers little girls, Yin and Yang are growing like weeds.

The parrots stuck around long enough for a photo op.

Christmas Parade Sunday

Don't forget the Christmas Parade Sunday. Line up is Sunday at 4:00PM

Take a closer look...

This cactus is over by Vera Salmon's place. You should stop  and take a look and say "Hi " to Vera while you are at it.

The theme for this years Christmas tree in Allen Hall is Angels. Apparently there are more angels than will fit on the tree. This too is worth a closer look.

Sunday at Magnolia

Well the weather is just a little cool today but the service at church gave everyone a warm feeling by sharing good fellowship and great teaching from Pastor Stacey's lesson....The theme today was " Where are you in your prayer life?"....It was brought out by Pastor that we has Christians have gotten away from prayer some how and we need to get back to what the bible says....God listens for our prayers and will act on them if we but ask...This country needs to get back to the Christian principles that it was founded on and it will if we just start to pray and act upon it...A great lesson for sure and much to think on....Remember to pray for those that are sick and on the road...GOD BLESS ALL....

Dave and Diane's Party

The crowd gathers...

Thursday evening Dave and Diane Hughes pictured below sponsored a potluck in honor of their birthdays and anniversary. Quite a few more people than expected came to help them celebrate but it all worked out as those things usually do. It was a certainty that no one went home hungry!

A great party Dave and Diane and Thanks!!!

A Different Christmas Poem

Upcoming events

The fun has begun...


Thursday December 9th- 5:00 PM
Dave and Diane Hughes are sponsoring a potluck in Allen Hall and providing the meat dish. They ask that all of the magnolia family bring a dish to pass and come help them celebrate their anniversary and birthdays.

Thursday December 16th
Dance at Allen Hall-7:00 PM

Saturday December 18th from 11-2
H.E.B. Feast of Sharing at St. Joan of Arc Parish Hall

Sunday December 19th 4:00  
Magnolia's Annual Christmas Parade
No sign up sheet. We are asking all parade entries to meet in front of the blue hall with entries lining up in the order in which they arrive. President Barb Brooker will lead the parade.

Friday December 24th at ?
Christmas Eve celebration at Allen Hall. Music, entertainment and finger food. Please bring finger food to share.

Saturday December 25th at 12:00 noon
Christmas dinner in Allen Hall

Friday December 31st at  ?PM
New Years Eve Party and Dance