Franklin Family birthdays for Oct. 16th - Oct. 31st

Celebrating my birthday on October 21st

Turning the big 6-0 

Reading "You're Only Old Once" by

Dr. Seuss -  to Charlie and Asher and 

Haley Grace 

Tim Franklin - 

the son of

Gene and Martha Franklin

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to

Matt Pettit 

who celebrated another birthday 

on October 27th

Matt is the son of 

Jamie and Kathy Pettit;

and grandson of 

Dianne and the late Ray Pettit, Jr. 

and great-grandson of

the late Ann and Albert Dorman

Hope you had a great day

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to

Luke Walker 

who turned  12 on October 28th!

Luke is pictured with his dad and 

cousin Dylan

He is the son of Eric and Melinda Walker,

and grandson of  Gloria Walker;

and great-grandson of 

the late Ann and Albert Dorman

Hope you had a great day!

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to

Paul Arthur

who turned 35 on October 28th!

Paul is married to

Kimberly Arthur; who is 

the daughter of Gloria Walker;

and granddaughter of 

the late Ann and Albert Dorman.

Hope you had a great day!

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to

Darrell Mitchell

who turns 47 on October 31st!

Darrell is the son of 

Judy Mitchell; 

and grandson of the late

Earline Guinn.

Hope you have a great day!

family photo Sunday

Fun hayride at the Fall Festival Saturday at our church, 

Berean Baptist in Lilburn GA 

Brandon with Asher, Cindy, Haley Grace and Charlie

Baggett Family Birthdays for Oct 16th - Oct 31st

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to 

Austin Alexander 

who turned 17 on October 17th.

Austin is  the son of 

Kim and Doug Alexander;

grandson of Sam Baggett;

and great-grandson of 

Winnie and the late J.L. Baggett, Jr.

Hope you had a great day!

Celebrating my birthday

(Tim Franklin) 

as I hit the big 6-0 on October 21st.

Baggett connection:

I am married to Cindy *Baggett* Franklin;

who is the daughter of 

Winnie and the late J.L.Baggett, Jr.

My oldest son sent me my own 

Dr Seuss book !

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to

Derek Baggett

who turned 32 on October 23rd.

Derek is pictured with 

his nephew, Gavin.  

Derek is the son of 

Les and Pam Baggett

Hope you had a great day!

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to

Aurora

who turns 15 on October 27th.

Pictured holding the blue frame-

Aurora is the daughter of

Brandy and Patrick McDonald;

granddaughter of 

the late John Baggett;

and great-granddaughter of

Winnie and the late J.L.Baggett, Jr.

Hope you have a great day! 

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to

Mike Blackstock

who turns 55 on October 30th!

Mike is pictured with his wife Susan,

sons: Bradley, Dustin, and Colby 

Mike is the son of 

Robbie and Joel Blackstock

Hope you have a great day!

family photo Sunday

Grandson Layton enjoying his new bike which he received 

from his Grandma & Grandpa Harris for his 6th birthday!   

Soup is good food - Mmm Mmm Good

One of my former coworkers in Jacksonville invented this potato soup recipe that is to really. really good.  

Cindy cooked it again this week and I posted this picture on facebook.  

Several friends asked for the recipe so I decided to post it on my blog -  

Try it you'll like it! 

"Kelly's Potato Soup" 

INGREDIENTS:

2 ONIONS

GARLIC CLOVES (MINCED)

1 STICK BUTTER

POTATOES (APPROX 6 MEDIUM)

WATER

MILK (APPROX 2 CUPS)

1 LG & 1 SM TUB OF SOUR CREAM

CHICKEN BOUILLON (APPROX 4-6)

1 16OZ BAG BOW TIE PASTA

SALT & PEPPER TO TASTE (A TON OF SALT)

GARLIC SALT TO TASTE (A LITTLE)

Saute your onions & garlic in butter

Add potatoes & cover with water (just above the potatoes)

Add chicken bouillon – boil till tender about 20 mins (never boil after this)

Turn stove to low-med & add milk & spoon in sour cream (one spoon at a time to melt in soup)

Add salt & pepper

Cook your pasta separate and rinse in cold water before adding to soup

***If too bland – add more salt and chicken bouillon

***If too thick – add more milk & water

***If too thin – add more sour cream or half-n-half

JJ Redick: Always Becoming

After watching this video, I am now ready for college basketball to begin!

Baggett Family Birthdays for Oct 1st thro Oct 15th

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to

Talitha Cabrera

who celebrated another birthday on

October 1st!

Talitha is the daughter of Sam Baggett;

and granddaughter of

Winnie and the late J.L.Baggett, Jr.

Hope you had a great day!

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to

Morris Blackstock

who celebrated his 58th birthday

on October 4th!

Morris is the son of

Robbie and Joel Blackstock

and pictured with his daughter

Christina

Hope you had a great day!

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to

Layton Franklin

who turned 6  on October 7th!

Layton is the son of

Josh and Janelle Franklin;

grandson of Cindy and Tim Franklin;

and great-grandson of

Winnie and the late J.L.Baggett, Jr.

Hope you had a great day!

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to

Charlie T Franklin

who turned 6 on October 8th!

Charlie is the son of

Brandon and Rachel Franklin;

grandson of Cindy and Tim Franklin;

and great-grandson of

Winnie and the late J.L. Baggett,Jr.

Hope you had a great day!

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to

Sierra

who turned 13 on October 15th!

Sierra is the daughter of

Sheryl and Anthony Griego;

and granddaughter of 

Kelsea and Roxy Baggett.

Hope you had a great day!

50 years of ministry - Calvary Baptist Church

With my parents, Gene and Martha Franklin, at the 50th anniversary 

of Cowpens Calvary Baptist Church.  

Pictured left to right - Tim (me) Judy, Loretta, 

Gloria, Deborah and Cindy

October 11, 2015

family photo Sunday

 I found this photo of my middle son Stephen 

  with one of his daughters, Meredith -

posted on facebook recently

Calvary Baptist in Cowpens celebrates 50 years!

 Cowpens Calvary Baptist Church celebrates its 50th anniversary on Sunday, October 11th. 

God planted this church in 1965 and used my dad and mom, Gene and Martha Franklin, to be the first pastor (for 20 years)  Starting in a small store-front building on Main St, we could seat about 60 people.  We used the house next door where we lived for Sunday School classrooms.

I remember the teens met in our living room, another class in the den and another class in the kitchen.  In 1972 my parents bought their home near I-85 and the church moved into this house for worship services.  The living room with two bay windows was huge and could seat about 80 people or more when full.  

In the early 1970's the first church building was built debt free, and around 2002 the current church building was built (pics below)

The church dedicated the first building at left as the "Franklin Fellowship Hall" a few  years ago.

Franklin Family Birthdays for October 1st - 15th

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to 

Layton 

who turned 6 on Oct. 7th.

Layton is the son of 

Josh and Janelle Franklin;

grandson of Tim and Cindy Franklin;

and great-grandson of

Gene and Martha Franklin

Hoping you had a fun day too!

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to 

Charlie

who also turned 6 on Oct 8th!

Charlie is the son of 

Brandon and Rachel Franklin;

and grandson of Tim and Cindy Franklin

and great-grandson of

Gene and Martha Franklin

Hope you had a fun day too!

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to 

Kayla Pettit 

who celebrates her 18th birthday 

on October 11th! 

Kayla is the daughter of

Jamie and Kathy Pettit;

and granddaughter of

Dianne and the late Ray Pettit, Sr.;

and great granddaughter of 

the late Ann and Albert Dorman 

Hope you have a great day!

Wishing a "Happy Birthday" to 

Bernadette Pettit

who celebrates another birthday on

October 15th!

Bernadette is married to cousin

Ray Pettit, Jr.; who is the son of 

Dianne and the late Ray Pettit Sr.;

and grandson of the late 

Ann and Albert Dorman

Hope you have a great day!

family photo Sunday

Granddaughter Elisea being silly...

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