Pictures Available

I have received the cd from Joshua and his release letter. I had no trouble whatsoever making copies at CVS. They were ready in 5 minutes!

Cemetery pics/old pics

I would like to start adding more stuff to this blog. Is there anyone who would like to help with this project? I want to add all the cemetery pictures we have or can go take, and also old family pictures. As many of you saw at the reunion, our daughter made her Daddy a scrapbook and lots of the old pictures we had are in it. I just need to make time to scan them so I can include them. But I would also want to include old pictures that you might have as well, so check your photo albums and let me know what you can provide.

First Generation Picture at Wilkins home

In the picture are L-R first row: Mary Wilkins Collum (Jim), Sandy Scott Hicks (Sue), Kinard "Tiny" Latham (Polly), Barron "Freddie" Scott (Sue), Nava Jean Wilkins Parker (Heard), Glenda Wright Quattlebaum (Bess), Elaine Wilkins Edwards (Bert), Dianne Wilkins Fay (Bert); second row: Velda Wilkins Rogers (Jim), Joe Wright (Bess), Stancell "Nip" Latham (Polly), Charles "Butch" Wilkins (Bert), Terry Wright (Bess), Randy Wilkins (Bert).

Didn't this turn out well? Just this morning, Joshua sent me some pics via email but the big plan is for him to send me a CD with all the original pics - I'll scan the original picture and include that - and I will gladly copy them onto a cd to each family that provides me mailing info. Josh will be providing a release form so you won't have any problem duplicating them for your various family members. I plan to put the two pics together, the original siblings and now the 1st generation, for a composite group picture. The pictures of the various families turned out super well also.

Please let Joshua know how much you appreciate his hard work. You can email him through his website: www.joshuablackwilkins.com. or blackboots24@hotmail.com.

2009 Wilkins Reunion is over

What a great time was had by all that attended, and it was very well attended. I think we had between 50-60 people at the Chesley Oaks Country Club. After much eating and talking, and everyone being introduced to everyone else, the crowd reconvened at the George Wilkins home for picture taking. Joshua (son of Butch and Barbara Wilkins)was kind enough to bring his professional equipment and do the honors of taking the group and family pictures. We are hoping to make the prints available soon.

For 2010, I hope you will go ahead and put the date on your calendar so you won't miss out. Butch and Barbara have agreed to be the keepers of the mailing lists, so if you have any changes this next year, please contact them. Barron (Freddie to most of you) had enough money remaining this year (since the country club refunded our deposit) to go ahead and reserve the Scout Hut in Vinemont for next year!

A Get Well card was signed by all attendees to send to Uncle Jim. We hate that his aortic valve replacement surgery kept him from attending but delighted that he is now on his way to a full recovery. A separate journal was signed and is being sent to Aunt Peg. As you know, these are the last two surviving siblings. We have not been able to be in touch with her and her family, so if you have information regarding her health, please let me know. Midge Ratliffe, the oldest cousin, is not able to come to the reunions due to her health situation, but is always glad to have visitors at the Hanceville Nursing Home.

Thanks to each one who came to the reunion and we anticipate seeing you again next year -- and hope those who didn't make it this year will do so in 2010. Mark your calendar now for Sunday, July 11 !!

Sad news

Sorry to be late getting this on the blog, but unfortunately Joey's wife miscarried. Please remember this couple in your prayers.