Thankful for these 10 grands

Thanksgiving 2013 - we are thankful for God's blessings - 

ten wonderful grandchildren and one more on the way! 

"Happy is the man who has his quiver full!"

Natalie

Ethan

Meredith

Haley Grace

Hudson

Sophie

Gideon

Layton

Brielle

Charlie

family photo Sunday

Colby Blackstock recently married his long time girlfriend Haley Ellis. 

They were wed at the Grant County Courthouse October 29, 2013. Congrats! 

Baggett Family birthdays for the last two weeks of November

Celebrating two birthdays in the Baggett family 

for the last two weeks of November! 

Peggy Granderson celebrated another birthday on on  Wednesday, November 13th.  

Peggy is Cindy's 2nd cousin, and the daughter of the late Josephine Stahl - the sister of Mildred (Mam-Ma) Baggett. 

Peggy is pictured at left with her husband Charles Granderson.

Hope you had a wonderful day! 

Cindy's Uncle Kelsea Baggett celebrated his 76th birthday on Tuesday, November 19th.  

Kelsea is pictured with his wife Roxy, 

daughter Sheryl, and granddaughters Jessica, Sierra and Mikaya (photo taken this past summer.)

Hope you had a wonderful day!

Franklin Family birthdays for the 2nd half of November

Celebrating two Franklin family birthdays the last two weeks of November! 

Elliot Mitchell, 

son of my 2nd cousin 

Tony Mitchell, 

and grandson of 

Judy Franklin Mitchell 

will be celebrating another birthday on Wednesday, November 20th.

Elliot is pictured with Tony, Judy and his sister Emily 

in the photo at left.

Hope you have a great day! 

Jamie Lynn Wilkie turns 4 on 

Saturday, November 23rd.  

Jamie is the daughter of my 2nd cousin 

Annette Wilkie Gardner 

and granddaughter of 

cousin Barabara Dorman Wilkie. 

Hope you have a great day! 

150 years ago today! Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

Today marks the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.  Historians say President Lincoln wrote the address five times, as he re-wrote and finalized the address.  On the morning of the address, Lincoln toured the battlefield with one of his cabinet members. The battlefield was still covered with equipment, saddles, horse skeletons from the July battle. He was not the main speaker at this ceremony. The principal address was a two hour speech by a well-know speaker Edward Everett.  Lincoln was asked to give the concluding remarks and his famous speech lasted about two minutes.  The speech is posted on a granite marker outside the Gettysburg National Park Visitor's Center

family photo Sunday

Our granddaughter Brielle dressed as an apple 

for a special skit at the local minor league 

ball game this past summer.

signs along the journey

I had to take a picture of the sign on the wall at  Sue's Log Cabin Restaurant in Ellijay, GA. 

It was made using car tags of all things! 

If you look closely, you will notice each letter is from a different car tag/state.

Thank a Veteran!

My dad, Gene Franklin, in 1944 WWII

Don't forget to 

"Thank a Veteran" today! 

My dad served in WWII from 1944-1946.

We always like to visit the new Veterans Park in the little town of Cowpens several times a year. 

Dad's name is engraved on the marker to the right. 

Other family members from Cowpens who served their country include my 2nd cousins

 Ray Pettit, Jr. and Preston Pettit, and my 3rd cousin Christopher Pettit is currently serving.  We appreciate all of you! 

family photo Sunday

Two of our grandkids ready to go "trick or treating" with some friends- Charlie (left) dressed as Woody (from Toy Story) 

and Haley Grace (right) is a purple care bear :)  

Baggett Family Birthdays for the first week of November

We're celebrating four Baggett Family 

birthdays this first week of November!

Our grandson Hudson Noah turned 2  

on Friday, November 1st. 

Hudson is the son of 

Josh and Janelle Franklin. 

Hudson is the grandson of Cindy Baggett Franklin and the great-grandson 

of Winnie Baggett.

Hudson is pictured at his birthday party!

Randolph Baggett, 

the son of Cindy's late uncle 

Ralph Baggett,

 turned 50 on Tuessday, 

November 5th. 

Sorry no photo....

Dan Baggett, Cindy's cousin, 

will be celebrating his 50th birthday 

on Sunday, November 10th.  

Dan is the son Uncle Kelsea 

and Roxie Baggett. 

Hope you have a great day! 

Travis Baggett will be turning 7 

on Sunday, November 10th. 

Travis is the son Noel and Lisa Baggett, 

and the grandson of 

Uncle Kelsea and Roxie Baggett. 

Picture taken in AZ this past summer 

with his sister Brooklyn.

Hope you have a great day! 

Franklin family birthdays for the week

We're celebrating four birthdays this first week of November in the Franklin family!

Our grandson Hudson 

turned 2 on Friday, November 1st.  

Hudson is the son of 

Josh and Janelle Franklin.  

Hudson is the great-grandson of 

Gene and Martha Franklin.  

Looks like you really enjoyed your birthday! 

Seth Stubbs, the son of 

Preston and Christy Pettit, 
turned 12 on Friday, November 1st. 

Preston is the son of my cousin 
Dianne Dorman Pettit.

Hope you had a great time celebrating this year!

Judy Mitchell 

will be celebrating 

her 67th birthday on 
Sunday, November 10th.  

Judy is my cousin and the niece of Gene and Martha Franklin.  

She is pictured with Cindy at Cracker Barrel a few months ago. 

Hope your day is wonderful! 

Bri Pettit 

will be celebrating 

another birthday on Sunday, November 10th. 

Bri is married to Chris Pettit. 

Chris is the son of 
Jamie and Kathy Pettit. 
Jamie is the son of my cousin Dianne Dorman Pettit.  

Hope your day is wonderful! 

family photo Sunday

Grandkids Haley Grace and Charlie playing a 

fierce game of ping pong in our basement!

Happy Birthday to Hudson!

Happy Birthday to Hudson Noah Franklin, who turned 2 on Friday, November 1st!  Enjoy your birthday party today and we really hope you enjoy your present from mamaw and papaw! Wish we could be there but it is too far to make it up and back in one day! LOL  

Hudson is the pictured in a recent photo with his baby brother Gideon.  He is the son of our oldest, Josh and Janelle Franklin. 

Genealogy: Hudson is a member of the Franklin and Baggett families.