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.

Video of The Ohio State Marching Band Hollywood Theme Show

family photo Sunday

Grandbaby #11 is due to arrive in February 2014.  

Brandon and Rachel are going to have another boy!  

Waiting to find out what his name will be...

photo at 20 weeks I think...another Lil' Homer :) 

Franklin Family birthdays for this week

We're celebrating four birthdays in the 

Franklin family this last week of October!

Matthew Pettit

Matthew Pettit, 

son of my cousin 

Jamie (and Kathy Pettit) 

and grandson of 

Dianne Dorman Pettit, 

will be celebrating his 21st birthday on Sunday, October 27th.  

Hope you have a great day! 

Dylan and Luke, with Eric in back

Luke Walker, son of my 

2nd cousin Eric Walker 

and grandson of cousin 

Gloria Dorman Walker, 

will be celebrating his 10th birthday 

on Monday, October 28th.  

Luke is pictured with his dad 

and cousin Dylan in the photo at left. 

Hope you have a great day! 

Paul and son Derek

Paul Arthur, husband of 

my 2nd cousin Kimberly, 

will be celebrating his 33rd birthday 

on Monday, October 28th. 

Paul is pictured with 

his youngest son, Derek. 

Hope you have a great day! 

Darrell turns 45!

My cousin Darrell Mitchell, 

the son of cousin Judy Mitchell, 

will be celebrating his 

45th birthday 

on Thursday, 

October 31st! 

Hope you have a great day! 

Baggett family birthdays for the last week of October!

We're celebrating three Baggett Family birthdays during this last week of October!

Derek Baggett, Cindy's cousin, celebrated his 30th birthday on Wednesday, October 23rd. 

Derek is the son of Uncle Les and Pam Baggett.


Hope you had a great day!  



  

Aurora Skavatsos will be celebrating her 13th birthday on Sunday, October 27th. Aurora is the daughter of Cindy's niece Brandy McDonald and granddaughter of Winnie Baggett. 

Hopy you have a great day! 

Michael Blackstock will be celebrating his 53rd birthday on  Wednesday, October 30th.  

Mike is pictured with his wife Susan. He is the son of Aunt Robbie and Uncle Joel Blackstock.

Hope you have a great day! 

What an Inspiring story!-The Story of Ian & Larissa

 Happy Fall Y'all! 

Some of the photos around Georgia this fall! 

 Photo above and at right taken 

at the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival in Hiawassee

Buying apples at the 

RED APPLE BARN

 in Ellijay, GA

Fall decorations in our bay window and leaves beginning to fall on the back deck.  

family photo Sunday

Celebrating two birthdays with cake when our 

grands from Florida dropped by for a visit.  

Charlie turned 4 Oct 8th and I am turning 58 on Monday!  

Happy Happy Happy Birthday! 

Baggett Family birthdays for the week

We're celebrating three birthdays 

in the Baggett family this week!

Sierra Griego turned 11 on Tuesday, October 15th!  

Sierra is the daughter of Sheryl Baggett Griego (and Anthony) and the granddaughter of Cindy's Uncle Kelsea and Roxie Baggett. 

Sierra is pictured at left with her sisters Jessie and Mikaya. 

Hope you had a great day! 

Austin Alexander will be 

turning 15 on Thursday, 

October 17th!  

Austin is the son of Cindy's niece Kimberly Baggett Alexander 

(and Doug). 

Hope you have a great day! 

And yours truly, Tim Franklin,  

will be celebrating no. 58 on Monday, October 21st.  

Pictured at left with my lovely wife, Cindy Baggett Franklin.

Franklin Family Birthdays for the week

We're celebrating TWO birthdays 

in the Franklin Family this week!

Bernadette Pettit will be 

celebrating another birthday on Tuesday, October 15th.  

Bernie is married to my 2nd cousin Ray Pettit, Jr - son of 

Dianne Dorman Pettit.  

Hope you have a wonderful day!

And yours truly, 

Timothy Franklin 

(favorite son of 

Gene and Martha Franklin) will be celebrating 

no. 58 on Monday, October 21st!  

Picture taken at Little Round Top in Gettysburg PA this past July.  We spent the week with our three sons and their wives and 10 Grands this summer! 

family photo Sunday

We enjoyed our day trip to the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival yesterday! 

Baggett Family Birthdays for the week

We're celebrating Two Birthdays 

in the Baggett Family this week! 

Ethan and Layton

One of grandsons, Layton Andrew, turned  4 on Monday, October 7th. Layton is the son of Josh and Janelle Franklin.  He is pictured at left with his cousin Ethan in PA this summer.

Hope you had a wonderful day! 

Haley Grace and Charlie T

Another grandson also turned 4 this week on Tuesday, October 8th. Charles Timothy is the son of Brandon and Rachel Franklin.  

He is pictured with his little sister Haley Grace at left. 

Hope you had a wonderful day! 

Franklin Family Birthdays for the week of Oct 7th-13th

We're celebrating three birthdays 

in the Franklin Family this week! 
(click photos to enlarge)

Our grandson, Layton Andrew, turns 4 on Monday, October 7th!  Layton is the son of Josh and Janelle Franklin.  

Hope you have a 

great day!  

Enjoy some cake and ice cream for us! 

Another grandson, 

Charlie T, turns 4 on Tuesday, October 8th. 

Charles Timothy is the son of Brandon and Rachel Franklin.

Hope you have a 

great day! 

Enjoy lots of cake 

and ice cream!

My 3rd cousin, Kayla Pettit, will be celebrating another birthday on Friday, October 11th.  

Kayla is the daughter of  Jamie (and Kathy) Pettit, and granddaughter of cousin Dianne Pettit. 

Hope you have a great day! 

 

Our youngest grandson who just turned 6 months - 

Gideon Tate Franklin,

He looks so different since we last saw him in July! 

Baggett Family Birthdays for the week

We're celebrating two birthdays 

in the Baggett clan this week! 

Talitha Jo Cabrera will be celebrating her 38th birthday on Tuesday, October 1st.  Talitha is pictured at the Baggett reunion in Arkansas a couple years ago.  
Talitha is the daughter Cindy's brother Sam Baggett and granddaughter of Winnie Baggett.

Hope you have a fantastic day! 

Morris Blackstock will be celebrating his 56th birthday on Friday, October 4th.  Morris is pictured with his son Daniel at right.
Cindy's cousin Morris is the son of Aunt Robbie and Uncle Joel Blackstock. 

Hope you have a wonderful birthday. Enjoy lots of cake for me and Cindy!