Buckner Family Photos

Well, I finally got off it and ordered our family photos from last year. I thought we would share.

WE ARE HAVING A BABY!

Nana and Papa Simon are happy and excited about news of a Buckner Baby on it's way.

CONGRATULATIONS TO TODD, TYNEAL, AND BRAXTON.

So....the Alsup family is still growing and a May arrival is expected. Our new little one will increase our current family tree to number 72. We will keep you posted on little details going forward. We may consider taking a family poll for name suggestions. Rumor is....the future nursery may be 'Camo Decor' (adding pink feathers, ribbons, and lace if needed). Papa, did you have something to do with that idea? Sounds like a cute adventure is in the planning stages.

Let's give thanks to God for his wonderful gift, and pray for a healthy pregnancy and precious baby.

Lacy Simon: Relocating and New Job

Yippy, Lacy is moving back to Lubbock and will be teaching 3rd grade at Roosevelt Elementary. Congratulations Lacy on your new job and I am so proud of you for continuing on to work towards your Masters in Counseling. I love You, Tye

Chelsea House: Prom Season Blossoms

Gorgeous faces for gorgeous places!

Kassy Martin - High School Prom

Wow! ...and more WOW! What a way to celebrate a special event and day. You are simply gorgeous and pink has never looked so good. I can't wait until next year to go dress shopping again....Love ya, Tye

Easter at White River Lake

Granny Chris joined the Simon Family at the Lake to celebrate Easter. Although it snowed, we filled the days with Easter egg painting, game playing, and baking. Granny was introduced to a "TEXAS SIZED" Easter and she seemed to love it. We miss you Granny.

Family Recipe for Sharing

Many of you are interested in sharing the many good eat recipes of family members here and in our memory. Please submit, by commenting on this post, your favorite recipes that you currently share with your family or have memories enjoying with passed loved ones. Hopefully we will be able to create a small collection of Alsup treats and treasures for all to celebrate our heritage together. Mmmm....Good.... Heeee......Heeeee...... Bam!

Celebrating Granny Chris' 86th Birthday

Jacy Alsup FFA Greenhand Award 2007

Following Family Tradition - Congratulation's Jacy! Who will follow in your footsteps? Comment to this posting, if you know who has earned this outstanding FFA award.

Chelsea House....Going Places

The last few weeks have been exciting for Chelsea. Her 4-H record book won state and she will get to go to national in Atlanta next Nov. Two weeks ago, she showed her new steer at
Harrison, AR and won breed champion. The judge was named Alsup (from Kansas, I think. ) Maybe he is a lost relative?? Then last week she showed again in Bentonville and won
Grand Champion. Tomorrow she will show in Fayetteville. She has gotten off to a good start.

Also, she competed in state contests for HOSA (health occupation students of America) and her team (3) won and get to go to the national contest in Florida the last of June. Her contest was in dental hygienist skills and knowledge. She only has 2 more weeks of baseball, but has enjoyed her very first season. Gravette schools are not out until June 5 because of snow days.

Love, MiMi (Lavon Stark)

Tyneal Buckner - Promotion

WOW! Our family has a strong prayer tree! I found out this week that I was chosen to accept a new role within the St Joseph Health System as the Sales and Marketing Manager for the Women's and Children's Hospital. For those of you that are not aware, this needed change has been on my prayer list for a long while and I am very positive and excited about the new environment and upcoming growth opportunity. Thank you for all of your support, listening ears, and healing hearts as you helped me to endure and look at the blessings in life. God is Great! Life is Good with loved ones like you!

Jacy Alsup Miss Dogwood Teen Prelim

Dear Family and Friends:
Jacy won the Miss Dogwood Teen prelim this past weekend so we are headed to the State Miss Arkansas Teen Pageant in Hot Springs in June! We want to secure tickets and hotel rooms for all Friends and family members that are interested in going to cheer her on. The dates of the Teen pageant: June 29-30 at Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The recommended Hotel is the Embassy Suites located in the convention center. They have breakfast provided and a snack/happy hour in the evening. New hotel with rooms that have microwaves, refrigerators and front room sleeper sofas. My recommendation is to come on the 29th and checkout morning of 31st. Let me know if you want tickets or hotel rooms. She will also be looking forsponsors for the Arkansas Program book Ads and other various events should you be interested. She is also looking for opportunities to present her sun safety program "Block the Sun, not the Fun" program.

http://www.missarkansas.org/competition.htm
is the State Miss Teen
Website (partially updated)

http://missheartoftheozarks.org
is the local website (not updated yet)

http://freewebs.com/jacyalsup
is Jacy?s personal website (not updated yet)

Thanks for all your support and encouragement
Debbie Alsup

2005 Reunion Gang in AR

This year, we might need a "panoramic" lens! We want 100% family participation. Help us grow our reunion group by joining us in June for guaranteed fun, food, and fellowship! See ya in Texas!

Kassy Martin - Livestock Show

Kassy Martin, daughter of Mitch and Angie Martin and granddaughter of Rickie and Lavon Stark, with her hog Petey that won 6th at San Antonio and made the sale. Congratulations Kassy! You look beautimous in PINK!

Grand Champion at Tulia Show-"Spanky"

I recieved 2nd in showmanship at Swisher Co. Stockshow

Jett Lane - Our Next Beauty Queen

Daughter of Gahn and Onalyce Lane and Granddaughter of Bill and Marian Lane.

Simply Sweet!

Braxton Buckner - Blog Link

To get an update on Braxton, son of Todd and Tyneal Buckner and grandson of Milton and Sam Simon, you can visit his blog at http://buckstars.blogspot.com

I will be posting more to this blog later, however this looked easy at the moment. Enjoy!

Family Reunion Devotional

Gracious and loving God, we gather here today to celebrate our common bond as descendants of the Alsup family. As we do so, we remember all those men and women who have gone before us, leaving us the treasured memories of their lives. We recall how blessed we are to be a part of this journey of life. May our time together be a source of joy and hope for each one here.

We come with our own story of life. We bring with us our joys and sorrows, our trials and our successes. We come here knowing that the bond of history and of blood unites us. If there are differences that divide us, we pray that we will set them aside this day and welcome each one who is with us. We join in celebrating all the blessings which our ancestors have left us.

God of life...we behold those who will carry on our family ancestry...Gift them with a great love of life...and deep faith...May they know the blessings of our ancestors...May they appreciate what has been handed down to them...Thank you for these your treasures...Amen!

Now that we are gathered at this reunion, let us remember how we are one. We have been given the people around us, let us give thanks, then for this great gift. Soon we will share in the food at this table, soon we'll be telling stories of old. As we remember all that's been given, we can be thankful for these gifts.

Carson Alsup - Lions, Ball boy, and Chocolate Pie....

So what do Lions, Ball boys, and Chocolate Pie have in common? Why of course...it is Carson Alsup!

This is Carson and Granny Chris at Carson's Gravette Lion's 5th grade basketball game.

Shoot em' up! Put em' up!


Carson was asked to be a "ball boy" for the Arkansas Razorback team. (By the way, I had a REALLY hard time typing this sentence, being I am a Texas Tech Alumni)



For Carson's birthday, Granny Chris treated him to homemade Chocolate pie. Yummmy!

Christmas in Arkansas 2006

Lavon and Rickie Stark hosted a beautiful Christmas celebration at their home this past December. What a fun time it was with everyone in the holiday spirit. The family was also blessed by Mitch, Angie and Kassy getting to visit from Tulia, TX. Hope to see "ya'll" next year.

Members Present: Danny Alsup, Lavon Stark, Chris Alsup, Dennis Alsup, Haley House, Kassy Martin, Jacy Alsup, Chelsea House, Carson Alsup, Michelle House, Mitch Martin, Dony House, Michelle House, Angie Martin, Rickie Stark, Debbie Alsup, and Camelia Alsup.

Danny Alsup Family - Thanksgiving 2006

"Thank you" to Danny and Debbie for contributing content about their family to the family blog. I love you, Tyneal

Carson Alsup First Deer

WOW! How awesome is this! Carson shot his first deer. While we don't have all the details, I am sure Carson wouldn't mind telling you all about it, if you commented on this posting. All I know is, Todd and "Papa" Milton are very jealous! Way to go Carson! Are you cookin' chili this winter?

Jacy Alsup Homecoming

Jacy's 2006 Homecoming

"Freshman Attendant"

Ohhhh, how sweet! Both the Daddy and the Date get to escort her to attendant row. Jacy is in major trouble....

(Danny "swears" he can't drive a corvette. I believe we have proof now! Ha!)

Jacy and Carson Alsup - Livestock Awards

Carson Alsup at the 2006 Arkansas State Fair

Jacy and Danny Alsup at the Indiana Angus Nationals

Carson Alsup Football 2007

#17, playing for Gravette, AR

Carson Alsup - Footbal Hero and Girl Magnet

Carson's personal "cheeleading squad": Chelsea House, Jacy Alsup, and Haley House

Brrrrr, Arkansas Ice Storm

So you think it's cold where you are? Take a gander at this ice storm.... Our family in Arkansas may need a little defrosting. Does anyone have a good homemade soup recipe to share?

Jacy Alsup Pageant Winner!

Miss Heart of Ozarks Teen Pageant-

Winner of Community Service and
Audience Favorite!

Congratulations Jacy! We are so proud of you. You are a beautiful girl inside and out.

Haley House Pageant Winner!

Miss Lakes of the NorthWest - Princess Division Winner! Yippy, we are so excited for you! You are a knockout! Your daddy is going to be batting the boys off, because there is nothing more attractive than a knockdown gorgeous country-horse-girl. You go girl!

Memory Lane

Many of you are interested in family genealogy. While the website is being developed, we hope to provide educational material regarding invaluable family history for all to share. To begin, we will post a dynamic article about our beloved family members who have passed and location of grave site. We would like to specially thank Chris, Dennis, and Danny for collecting history and photos during past road trips. We appreciate any and all who choose to contribute to this "Memory Lane" article.
Lee Roy Alsup

1920-2002

Grave site: Gravette, Arkansas (Bethel Cemetary)

Abe "Papa" Washington Alsup

1897 - 1974

Grave site: Breckenridge, Texas (City Cemetary - west)

Anna L. Alsup

1899-1976

"wife of Papa"

Grave site: Breckenridge, Texas (City Cemetary - west side)

Burl Alsup

1837 - 1917

Rebecca Alsup

1839-1925

"Papa's" grandparents

Grave site: Meridian, Texas (Springcreek Cemetary - west)

J.D. Alsup

1866-1924

Cora Alsup

1875-1957

"David Jackson Alsup's brother and wife"

Gravesite: Meridian, Texas (Springcreek Cemetary - west)

David "Ross" Morrow

1892 - 1967

Grave site: Woodson, Texas (Woodson Cemetary - central)

David Jackson Alsup

1868 - 1946

Maldy Alsup

1886-1942

"Papa Abe's Father and second wife"

Maldy raised his three small children

Grave site: Meridian, Texas (Springcreek Cemetary - west)

Ella Alsup

1878 - 1901

"Papa's birthmother, died of blood poisoning at 23 years, left behind three children: Abe, May, & Tinney"

Gravesite: Aubrey, Texas (Aubrey Cemetary, North of Denton - southwest corner)

Robert M Morrow

1863 - 1937

Martha E. Morrow

1867 - 1941

"Mama Pearl's parents"

Grave site: Woodson, Texas (Woodson Cemetary - front/central)

Edward E Terry

1920 - 1974

Naomi "Aunt Nona" Terry Yates

1918 - 1999

Grave site: Ralls, Texas (City Cemetary)

Ralph "Shorty" R. Brumfield

1907 - 1992

Pearl "Mama Pearl" D. Morrow - Brumfield

1902 - 1987

Gravesite: Ralls, Texas (City Cemetary)

Tate and Tyler Buckner

2001

Gravesite: Lubbock, TX (Resthaven-BabyLand)