Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Home again...safely

Three wonderful words that express
gratitude for safe travels, wonderful
loving Texas hospitality and genealogy
gathered from Allen's birth place.




















(Photo above Allen + his uncle Bill Floyd,
Photos below of the Forrest cousins reunion
planned and hosted by cousin Amelia in group
photo below in the bright pink vest in front.
Click on photos to make them larger.)






























Family connections were strengthened
as uncle, aunt, cousins, bros and sisters,
nieces and nephews came together
to honor their common ancestors,
share photos, memories and histories.
Home, family and love is what's important
and giving thanks to God for our lives.
















(Allen's grandparents Laxson's farm in Purmela, Tx.
Photo above of Allen, his cousin David and his mom
Aunt Betsy inside the Laxson farm house. Below the
old fishing hole on the farm from Allen's childhood.)

















A happy and meaningful Thanksgiving for all,
a heritage preserved,a shared past recalled.