Charlie T came all the way to Georgia to get his first haircut!
He did a good job sitting still for the barber.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Happy Birthday to David Baggett
Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to Cindy's Uncle David Baggett. Hope you have a great day today! David is pictured above with his wife Jo Ann, he must have pinched her or something!
Baggett Family Connection: David Baggett is the son of Joe and Mildred Franks Baggett of Pine Bluff, AR.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
150th Battle Of Bull Run Classic - Manassas Virginia
July 21, 1861 the Battle of Bull Run took place. People left their homes to become spectators in a battle that was supposed to end the war in one day. Now 150 years later hundreds of reenactors met last weekend in Manassas, VA. Take 15 minutes to enjoy this video.
Happy Birthday to Noah McDonald
Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to Noah McDonald, Brandy's son,
who turns 6 today! Hope you have a great day!
Noah is pictured with his sisters Peyton and Aurora
from last summer in Florida.
Baggett Family Connection: Noah is the son of Brandy Baggett McDonald: who is the daughter of John Baggett: who was the son of J.L. Baggett, Jr.: who was the son of Joe and Mildred Franks Baggett of Pine Bluff, AR.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
family photo Sunday
Josh sent a cute picture of his son Layton from Vacation Bible School this past week! One more week and we get to see all the family in Branson!
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Happy Birthday to Amy, Aaron and Ethen Baggett
Derek's family had three birthdays this month, so I am posting a recent photo of his family for today's birthday blog.
Ethen Baggett (Front right) celebrated his 6th birthday on July 11th
Amy Baggett celebrated her birthday on Friday, July 22nd. .
Aaron Reppond (Front left), Derek's step-son, celebrates his 10th birthday on July 24th.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Happy Birthday to Jo Ann Baggett
We wish a "Happy Birthday" today to Jo Ann Baggett. Jo Ann is married to Cindy's Uncle David and is pictured above with her daughters Lori, Amy and Rhonda. Hope you have a great day!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
mill towns, all that's left is the memories
Every small town in Spartanburg County was a mill town when my parents were growing up. Back in the day (we like to say) many of the towns had booming economies with plenty of jobs. My parents, aunts and uncles, and then most of my first cousins worked in the textile industry. We called them cotton mills back then, and my Aunt Earline secured a job interview for me after my first year of college at the mill in Chesnee, SC. I was able to work at the mill for three long, hot summers and pay my way to college. I learned much about hard work, hard living, and the importance of a earning college degree in the process.
Recently Unusual Films of Bob Jones University release a new Christian movie that relates the story of the mill town baseball teams. My dad remembers those days and can recite all the mills in the Spartanburg area that had a team. Click this link to read more about Milltown Pride, released on DVD this month. 
While visiting my parents last week, I drove by the old mill at Whitney every day on SC 221. I was surprised to see the dam was still up and running as many of those dams along the Pacolet River have been demolished. Most of the old brick mills are demolished also, or appear to be "condemned" buildings as this one in Whitney. All that's left is the memories and I hope all of my family will get to enjoy the movie and smile again about those good ol' days. Tuesday, July 12, 2011
My cousin James Franklin Retiring from John Knox Village
We wish to congratulate him on his many accomplishments over the years.
I know his mom and dad would be so proud of him!
Click to read article below:
James Franklin Retiring from John Knox Village
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Saturday, July 09, 2011
Happy Birthday to Stephen Franklin
Wishing a special "Happy Birthday" to our middle son, Stephen, who turns 32 today! Stephen shares his birthday with his son Ethan! We hope you have a great day! Stephen is pictured with his wife Leah and their children, Natalie, Meredith, Sophie and Ethan.
Franklin Family Connection: Stephen Franklin is the son of Tim Franklin: who is the son of Gene Franklin: who is the son of Charles C and Mattie Belle Keeter Franklin of Clifton, SC.
Baggett Family Connection: Stephen Franklin is the son Cindy Baggett Franklin: who is the daughter of J.L. Baggett, JR.: who was the son of Joe and Mildred Franks Baggett of Pine Bluff, AR.
Happy Birthday to Ethan Franklin
Happy Birthday to our grandson Ethan, who turns 2 today! Ethan is the son of our middle child Stephen and Leah Franklin. Hope you have a fun day and you get to share your birthday with "daddy".
Franklin Family Connection: Ethan is the son of Stephen Franklin: who is the son of Tim Franklin: who is the son of Gene Franklin: who is the son of Charles C and Mattie Belle Keeter Franklin of Clifton, SC.
Baggett Family Connection: Ethan is the son of Stephen Franklin: who is the son Cindy Baggett Franklin: who is the daughter of J.L. Baggett, JR.: who was the son of Joe and Mildred Franks Baggett of Pine Bluff, AR.
Friday, July 08, 2011
local artists help paint murals in Wisconsin
or visit www.plymouthwalldogs.com.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Happy Birthday to Caden Arthur
Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to Caden Arthur who turns 5 today!
Hope you have a fantastic day!
Caden, son of my nephew Kenny and Casey, played T-ball this year!
Franklin Family Connection: Caden is the son of Kenny Arthur: who is the son of my sister Loretta Franklin: who is the daughter of Gene Franklin: who is the son of Charles C and Mattie Belle Keeter Franklin of Clifton, SC.
Monday, July 04, 2011
Sunday, July 03, 2011
family photo Sunday
Our oldest granddaughter is learning to handle money (and make some too) this summer. Her dad built the lemonade stand for her and she has been selling for a couple Saturdays now. Good for her! Natalie (r) is pictured with a friend, behind her stand, and Sophia is in front.
Saturday, July 02, 2011
Cindy's Garden
We have enjoyed working in our flower gardens this spring and summer. I usually keep them "fed" and watered, but Cindy helps me plant them! If the slide show does not work on your browser, you can click the tab VIEW ALL IMAGES to go directly to slide.com and view the photos
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