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Merry Christmas to the Berdofe, Manceaux, Mohondro and Reyes families!

As 2011 comes to a close, we've been taking stock of our blessings, and we count your friendship among the most cherished. In a year that has been so rough on so many in Central Texas, we've had it pretty good. Our boys are out growing us, making us proud with their accomplishments in school, scouts and the community, and generally we've been pretty blessed.

In years past, we've expressed our gratitude at the holidays with some lovely gifts and good times together. Last year we bucked the mold a little and made a donation to the Statesman's Season for Caring campaign. This year, we are doing something similar, and we hope that it will inspire you to do the same or something similar.

Our Texas parks have had a rough go of it this year. Between the record drought and the fires in Bastrop State Park, revenues are down for the park. While we would all agree the state needs to step in and take care of our park system, we can also help with our own donations to the Texas State Parks and Wildlife Foundation. We have already done so in the name of the Table for 19, and we welcome you to do the same, or any other organization that you think needs our help.

As a family, we cherish our memories with you all in our state and national parks, and we are sure you feel the same. To help us all remember, we have a framed print of the photo below, taken at Chisos Basis in Big Bend National Park, for each family. I'm not sure which one of us took the photo, but it is a beautiful shot and a fond memory.


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