Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Monday, July 30, 2012

family birthdays for the week of July 30th-August 5th

Celebrating five birthdays in our families this week!  One is a  "Franklin family birthdays" and four are "Baggett family birthdays"  

Cindy's cousin Carole Granderson will be celebrating her birthday on Monday, July 30th.  Carole is the daughter of cousin Peggy Granderson (the late Aunt Phenie's daughter). 
Carole loves horses!   Hope you have a great day! 














Daniel Blackstock, Cindy's 2nd cousin, will be turning 27 on Wednesday, August 1st.  Daniel is the son cousin Morris (and Linda) Blackstock and grandson of Aunt Robbie and Uncle Joel Blackstock.   Hope you have a wonderful day!











Cindy's 2nd cousin Jessica Baggett will be celebrating her 20th birthday this week also on Sunday, August 5th.  Jessica is the daughter of Sheryl Baggett Griego and the granddaughter of Uncle Kelsea (and Roxie) Baggett.  Hope you have a great day!   
















Cindy's great-niece Peyton McDonald will be celebrating her 9th birthday this week also on Sunday, August 5th. Peyton is pictured at the reunion last year with her birthday cake and Uncle Carl Baggett.  Peyton is the daughter of Brandy (and Patrick) McDonald and the great-grandchild of the Winnie Baggett.

















And my 2nd cousin Jeff Brown will be celebrating his 42nd birthday this Sunday, August 5th.  Jeff is the son of my cousin Pat Brown and is pictured with his daughter Neeley.












Sunday, July 29, 2012

family photo Sunday

Our granddaughter Natalie and her sisters and friends have been selling lemonade again this summer!  Natalie is at the top right, Sophie is outside the stand, and Meredith is to the right of Sophie.  Looking forward to seeing them all in a few days!

Monday, July 23, 2012

family birthdays for the week of July 23-29

Celebrating three family birthdays this week - 
all on the Baggett side of the family!

Aaron Reppond (3rd from right) will be turning 11 this week on Tuesday, July 24th.  Aaron is the son of Cindy's cousin Derek (and Amy) Baggett and is pictured with his brothers and cousins.  
Hope you have a wonderful day! 










Noah McDonald turns 7 this week on Friday, July 27th. Noah is the son of Cindy's niece Brandy (and Patrick) McDonald.  Hope you have a great day!  



















Cindy's uncle David Baggett with be celebrating another birthday this week on Saturday, July 28th.  He is pictured with his cousin Bert Joshlin at the reunion last year. 
Hope you have a great day!

Sunday, July 22, 2012

family photo Sunday

Congratulations to the newlyweds in the family!
Cousin Dianne's grandson Christopher Pettit married Brianna Scalf 
on July 14th.  The wedding took place at 
the chapel of the Jacksonville Navel Air Station 
and his dad, Jamie, performed the ceremony. 

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Video - Vanguard Hornline 2012 - Preshow

Just a short clip of the Santa Clara Vanguard warming up for competition.
One more week until DCI Southeast in Atlanta!

Thursday, July 19, 2012

signs along the journey


Our granddaughter has a nice sign to advertise her lemonade stand this summer.  
And, no the government did not make this sign or the lemonade! 

Monday, July 16, 2012

family birthdays for the week of July 17-22

Celebrating two family birthdays for the week of July 16th - July 22nd - both are in the Baggett family!  

Jo Ann Baggett celebrates another birthday this week on Tuesday, July 17th.  Jo Ann is married to Cindy's Uncle David Baggett and is pictured with her three daughters - Lori, Amy and Rhonda.  Hope you have a great day.  The pumpkin bread is in the mail :) Just kidding :)  









Amy Baggett celebrates her birthday this week on Sunday, July 22nd. Amy is married to Cindy's cousin Derek Baggett and is pictured at the reunion last summer.  Hope you have a wonderful day!

Sunday, July 15, 2012

family photo Sunday

Ah, the birthday boys - our son Stephen and grandson Ethan 
celebrated on Monday, the 9th  -
(#33 and #3)
One of those priceless photos!

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Video of Carolina Crown from July 9, 2012



Video of Carolina Crown Drum Corps from competition at Centerville OH on July 9th.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Cadets with Fireworks Over the Field



The drum corps "Cadets" playing Christmas medley -

with fireworks in the background.

Nice video!

Monday, July 09, 2012

Family birthdays for the week of July 9-15





Celebrating three family birthdays the week of July 9th - July 15th!




Stephen Franklin, our middle son, will be celebrating his 33rd birthday on Monday, July 9th. Stephen is pictured with his wife Leah.  Hope you have a great day! 












Ethan, our grandson, and Stephen's boy, also celebrates his birthday on Monday, July 9th. Ethan will be THREE! Hope you have a big day!













Ethen Baggett with be celebrating his 7th birthday on Wednesday July 11th. Ethen is the son of Cindy's cousin Derek (and Amy) Baggett.  Hope you have a great day! 

Sunday, July 08, 2012

family photo Sunday

 Nice photo of our WI grands enjoying the WARM summer days.  It was hotter in WI than it was in GA and Florida this past week!   (L-R Natalie, Meredith, Sophie, and Ethan) 

Saturday, July 07, 2012

Teal Sound In The Lot - Show Music 1 - DCI Orlando 2012



A brief video of the Teal Sound from Jacksonville, Florida - warmup for DCI Orlando. They will be in Atlanta in three weeks for DCI Southeast. We just found out that friends from church have a grandson in the Teal Sound this year.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012

Video - Gwinnett Community Band "America"



Just a snippet from the concert at the Snellville Town Green tonight, a nice patriotic concert performed by the Gwinnett Community Band - 
as they play the ending of "America"
Enjoyed the night with my wife and a nice 20 min fireworks display,
 followed by our traditional Steak and Shake meal!
Happy 4th of July!

Video - Brandon plays the National Anthem Summer 2008

Happy 4th of July!!


Monday, July 02, 2012

family birthdays for the week of July 2nd-8th

Celebrating one birthday this week in the Franklin family!  

Caden Arthur turns SIX this Thursday, July 5th!  

Caden is the son of my nephew Kenny, and the grandson of my sister Loretta (and great grandson of Martha and Gene Franklin).  

Hope you have a great day!

Sunday, July 01, 2012

family photo Sunday

Enjoyed our visit to Strawberry Hill, U.S.A a couple weeks ago 
(Father's Day weekend) with mom and dad and cousin Judy.  
Fresh peaches from the orchard and ice cream sundaes!