August Birthdays, 2010: Part One

Uncle Harold’s family celebrates August with:

Ann Marie Taylor and her husband, Dennis Catherman, Gordy Mills (husband of Kathy Taylor), and Zachary James Alberts ( Judy’s son) all blowing out candles on birthday cakes.

Aunt Esther’s family has Andrew Taylor Lochner ( Ted’s son) as the Birthday Boy.

Aunt Ruth Maney’s family has two birthday kids this month--Matthew Stephen Maney ( Dan’s son), and Timothy John Maney ( Michael’s son).


Picture One: Ann and Dennis
Picture Two: Gordy
Picture Three: Andrew and his mom, Judy
Picture Four: Zach

August Birthdays, 2010: Part Two

Aunt Doris’ family has lots to celebrate this month:

Charles William Francis Hawkes ( Uncle Bud), Heather Walker Towlson ( Cindy’s daughter), Justin Aaron Walker ( Cindy’s son), and Justin’s son, Nathaniel Walker.

Aunt CB’s family has Timothy M. Walker ( Kristin Kinsella’s husband) as the Birthday Kid of the month.

Picture One: Justin and Nathaniel
Picture Two: Heather
Picture Three: Uncle Bud and Aunt Doris
Picture Four: Cameron Walker and daddy, Tim Walker

August Birthdays, 2010: Part Two

Aunt Sylva’s family has these August Birthday Kids:

Sylva Christine Emhof Jenkins ( Sylva’s daughter), Jeffrey Emhof ( Freddy D’s son), and Kathleen Marie Arnold ( Linda Emhof’s daughter).

Aunt Gladys’ family celebrates with these Birthdays:

Laurel Amy Wood Decker ( Gladys’ daughter) and her husband, Paul J. Decker, Alicia Lynn Osterhout (Wendy’s daughter, granddaughter of Gladys), and Nicholas Smerchansky ( son of Beth Barron).

Aunt Phyllis’ family has Rebecca Dingman Henderson ( Ronnie Henderson’s wife) as the August Birthday Person.

Picture One: Aunt Sylva, Beth and Nick at Baker Reunion, 2009
Picture Two:Christine
Picture Three: Paul and Laurie Decker

Picture Four: Alicia

Picure Five: Ron and Becky

August 2010 Birthdays, Part Four

And, to finish off, we have Leonard Baker ( grandfather of Ethel, Adin, Lil and Ruth,)

Florence Baker Young ( Aunt Florence),

Twins William Lloyd Taylor and Daniel Floyd Taylor
and

Thomas Taylor Doran (son of Florence Taylor Doran, sister of Floyd and Lloyd Taylor)

Picture One: Leonard Baker, taken 1895
Picture Two: Florence Baker Young
Picture Three: Lloyd and Floyd, 1910
Picture Four: Joan and Tom Doran

Happy Birthday, Lester H. Woods Jr! By Joshua Hart-Wood and Brandy Kapp

Late Breaking News: Lester H. Wood Jr. 's Granddaughter Emma Rose Hart-Wood sending Balloons to HEAVEN !! Happy Birthday Dad (Chic) /Papa !! July 30th.2010

Sending another "Happy Birthday to HEAVEN" to Lester H. Wood Jr., also known by the nickname of Chic.

Chic was born in Johnson City, New York on July 30th, 1946. The oldest son of Gladys and Lester H. Wood Sr., he grew up and was raised in Center Lisle, NY. Chic had three marriages and eleven children of his own ....

Chic was:
--Very well known for Horses, Cows, and anything to do with Farming
--Once a resident of Colorado, and then became a resident of OHIO
-- A very well mannered man who was very well rounded
--Strong personality that always put a smile on people’s faces
-- Always knew how to lighten the mood

Chic was skillful in many ways and taught all his children the best meaning of life and how to fulfill the best out of every day.

Dear Dad,

We know you’re in heaven watching down on all of us. Thank you for all the memories that we are able to share and pass down to the next generations. You were the Best Dad and Grandfather a child could have asked for.

Your wise words and lessons we continue to share with our siblings. Thank you for the love and laughter you brought to each and every one of us.

We miss your long stories and how you always called us "Kid"! As each day approaches, we know you are our guardian angel protecting us.

Enjoy your Birthday in Heaven with all your loved ones!! We know you’re standing behind a birthday cake with many candles on it.

Have a blessed birthday with your mom (Gladys), Uncle Adin, your older sons (Richie) and (Jacob), and your daughter (Denise)....

You are going to be thought of on your special day-- Happy Birthday!

P.S Dad (Chic),
Joshua and Myself (Brandy) will be letting Emma Decorate a Birthday Balloon and will be letting Emma Send it to Heaven to you—Watch for it!

Picture #1--Lester H. Wood Jr. 2003 @ the farm house in Southington, OH

Picture #2--Lester H. Wood Jr. 2007 with granddaughter Emma Rose Hart-Wood

Hawkes SummerTime Pictures!

Charlie Hawkes sends along summertime greetings to all, and these pictures.

Taken at the Fourth of July Fireworks in town, and in their pool, it looks like the HOT weather is not affecting them!

Picture One: Paul and Jack at the Fourth

Picture Two: Eowyn (Krissy and Jack's daughter) and Morgan (Heather's daughter) at the Fourth

Picture Three: Paul and Will

Picture Four: Krissy and Jack

Picture Five: Eowyn

Judy Taylor Alberts Moving Back East!

Jimmy and I have news we are happy to share: We are leaving the
Pacific Northwest...moving on back to the eastcoast!!

We have sold the house in Seattle and are buying a house in Sarasota, Florida. The SUNSHINE
state.

We are ready for change...the kids (young adults) are staying here, they love Seattle. Hopefully by August I will be back on-line and able to tell... all went smoothly. Jimmy's oldest sister lives in Sarasota and has two brothers looking to buy, also. Back to family and not so far to travel.

Just wanted to share this and will keep in touch.

Love you all,
Judy and Jimmy