such a smart kid!

I believe Charlie T knows what is most important at a wedding!

family birthdays for the week of May 28th

Celebrating a few birthdays this week -

one in the Franklin family and two in the Baggett family!

My 2nd cousin Donna Daly celebrates another birthday this week on Thursday, May 31st.  Donna is pictured at left with a family friend. Hope you have a wonderful day! 

Susan Blackstock celebrates another birthday on Thursday, May 31st. Susan is pictured with her hubby, Cindy's cousin Michael Blackstock. Hope you have a wonderful day!

Easton York will be turning  THREE this Sunday, June 3rd.  Easton is the son of Cindy's cousin Amy (and Josh) York.  Hope you have a great day!

family photo Sunday

Granddaughter Brielle receives her diploma and graduated from K-5 on Friday night, May 25th.  Her mother, Janelle, was her K-5 teacher this year!  Congrats to Brielle - we are happy for you and proud of you! 
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Congrats to Brielle Franklin

 Congratulations to our granddaughter Brielle as she graduated from K-5 on Friday, May 25th.  Brielle is the daughter of our oldest son Josh (and Janelle) and attends Hope Christian School in Hanover, PA.  And her mother was her teacher this year! 

Pictured at right, Brielle is dressed as a cowgirl for "Cowboys and Indian day" during the school's spirit week.

Picture below taken during the science fair on "Grandparents Day" this past October with Mamw Franklin.

Congrats to Christopher Pettit

A special week for cousin Dianne Pettit - her grandson Christopher James Pettit (left in photo) graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC on Sunday, May 20th. He also became a 2nd Lt. upon graduation. Congrats to all!  List of college graduates

Another picture from the graduation - my 2nd cousin on the left, Col. Ray Pettit, 2nd Lt. Christopher Pettit, Miranda Pettit, Matthew Pettit (ROTC Cadet) and proud mom/grandmom Dianne. 

And of course, the proud parents, my cousin Jamie and his wife Kathy Pettit with 2nd Lt. Christopher Pettit after graduation.

family birthdays for the week of May 21st

Celebrating two "Baggett" family birthdays this week!

Cindy's cousin Lori Wardlaw will be celebrating another birthday on Monday, May 21st.  Lori is pictured with her daughter Charlee at left.  Hope you have a great day!

Mikaya Griego - pictured with her older sister Sierra, will be turning 6 on Friday, May 25th. Mikaya is the daughter of Cindy's cousin Sheryl and granddaughter of Uncle Kelsea Baggett.  Hope you have a wonderful day! 

family photo Sunday

My mom and dad at Cracker Barrell last Sunday night! 

We had a nice trip to Jacksonville, Florida -

a four day weekend trip for Mother's Day.

rain, rain, go away...

We picked the wrong day to go to the beach for a picnic-

it rained just after we arrived at Fernandina Beach,

thunder and lightning, the works!

Of course, the kids loved it, chasing the seagulls

and playing in the rain. 

family birthdays for the week of May 14-20

Celebrating four birthdays this week 

in our combined families - 

the Baggetts and the Franklins

Garrett Michau turns 10 this week on Friday, May 18th. Garrett is the son of Cindy's cousin Allison (and Randy) and is in the cute picture at left taken at last year's reunion - with his younger brother Gavin.  Hope you have a great day! 

Christy Pettit celebrates another birthday on Friday, May 18th. Christy is married to my 2nd cousin Preston Pettit (Dianne's son).  Hope you have a wonderful day!  

Rachel Pettit will celebrate her birthday on May 18th as well.  Rachel is pictured at left with her grandma (my cousin) Dianne Pettit. She is the daughter of my 2nd cousin Ray Pettit, Jr.

Hope  you have a great day!

Video - Haley Grace and seagulls at Fernandina

Enjoyed a picnic in the rain today at Fernandina Beach, Florida and watching Haley Grace try to talk to the seagulls!

family photo Sunday

Victory Christian in Jax posted this picture on facebook of Cindy teaching Geometry -  She is teaching the last two months of school there,  filling in for a teacher who had a baby. 

Happy Mother's Day!

Great cartoon (and sense of humor)

 from Gary Varvel!

The Madison Scouts warm up - "You'll Never Walk Alone"

check out the line up at DCI Atlanta!

DCI competition starts up in June, and DCI Atlanta is July 28th. Well, if the Lord is willing and the creek don't rise, it looks like we will be home this year and able to attend.  Check out the line up at this link

DCI Atlanta Southeastern Championship
Sat, July 28, 2012 - 2:30 PM

Atlanta, GA

24 drum corps from across the country will be here,  including the big ones - the ones who usually make it to the top 3 groups - the Cadets, the Cavaliers, and  the Blue Devils!  Also from the south, the Teal Sound from Jacksonville, Florida and the Spirit of Atlanta. 

family birthdays for the week of May 7th

We have four birthdays to celebrate this week - one from the Baggett family, two from the Franklin family, and one that belongs to both the Franklin and Baggett clans!

Winnie Baggett, Cindy's mom, celebrates another birthday on Tuesday, May 8th.  Winnie is pictured with her son Sam (r) and grandson Airel and granddaughter Josie.   Hope you have a great day!

Charlie Wilkie turns 23 on Tuesday, May 8th.  Charlie pitured at right - is the son of my cousin Barbara Wilkie.  Hope you have a wonderful day!

Leah Franklin celebrates her 31st birthday on Thursday, May 10th. Leah is married to our son, Stephen.  Hope you have a great day! 

My cousin Tony Mitchell celebrates his 48th birthday on Saturday, May 12th.  Tony is pictured at right with his wife Debra.  Hope you have a wonderful day! 

family photo Sunday

 A recent photo of our Wisconsin grandgirls that

Leah's sister posted on facebook.

(L to R) Natalie, Sophie, cousin Olivia, and Meredith

May the 4th be with you - Happy Star Wars day!