Jillian's Journal

Some key events from 2005.

- Hurricane Katrina Disaster, floods New Orleans
- Gallon of gasoline almost reaches $4.00 in Aug/Sept, ends year at $2.20.
- President Bush begins his second term on Jan. 10th.
- Iraq holds first free elections in over 50 years
- War on Terror continues
- Pope John Paul II dies at 84 years
- New Pope, Pope Benedict XVI choosen
- Chief Justice of the United States William Rehnquist died
- Peter Jennings Dies at 67
- Civil Rights Pioneer Rosa Parks Dead at Age 92
- Avian Flu, Virus Poses Risk of Massive Casualties Around the World
- Star Wars and Harry Potter dominate Box Office
- New England Patriots are Super Bowl Champions
- San Antonio Spurs are NBA Champions

Happy Birthday Aunt Shannon!

Christmas in San Antonio this year. I miss the snow from last year's Christmas in Ohio, but I must say, 77 degrees and electricity is not bad to have for Christmas Holiday. You have to read my December 2004 archive to understand.) We went to Aunt Jeanine's to celebrate Christmas Eve. Tanner was busy tracking Santa Claus at www.noaa.com and then Kendal sang a nice song about baby Jesus. Then we opened presents! We went back to Grandma's and Grandpa's home to spend the night. When I woke up on Christmas morning, I opened up even more presents! Though the presents were nice, I enjoyed spending the time visiting with family best of all. Christmas is officially my favorite holiday. Daddy's idea, Uncle Justin photographer, and Uncle David as the director, we now have this great family photo to remember the Christmas of 2005!

I'm a Texan

Happy birthday Great Grandma Schwartz!