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!
Monday, March 26, 2007
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
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Jett Lane - Our Next Beauty Queen
Daughter of Gahn and Onalyce Lane and Granddaughter of Bill and Marian Lane.
Simply Sweet!
Friday, March 23, 2007
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!
I will be posting more to this blog later, however this looked easy at the moment. Enjoy!
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
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.
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!
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!)
Carson Alsup Football 2007
Carson Alsup - Footbal Hero and Girl Magnet
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!Saturday, March 10, 2007
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
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)
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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)
Aunt Nona Poem
It's time for the family reunion.
Oh, how much we miss you.
The beautiful spirit showed in your face
And your laugh warmed us all the way through.
Of course, I've missed you all year long.
Didn't get my birthday dollar bill.
The mail held no newspaper clippings,
You medical questions are still.
Childhood memories flood my mind
Your memory will always stay.
At five, you took me to work with you
That's why I am a nurse today.
You loved pretty dishes, the color pink,
Full skirts flaring as you danced.
Church, peach pies and your wonderful boys
Stole your heart and kept you entranced.
You taught me the joy of living
Now and in Heaver far away.
I see you there, greeting your friends
And I know you'll greet me one day.
I wear your love 'round my shoulders
Like a shawl warming the cold winter through.
You never left, sweet aunt of mine,
As I walk each day with you.
~Lavon Alsup Stark
Oh, how much we miss you.
The beautiful spirit showed in your face
And your laugh warmed us all the way through.
Of course, I've missed you all year long.
Didn't get my birthday dollar bill.
The mail held no newspaper clippings,
You medical questions are still.
Childhood memories flood my mind
Your memory will always stay.
At five, you took me to work with you
That's why I am a nurse today.
You loved pretty dishes, the color pink,
Full skirts flaring as you danced.
Church, peach pies and your wonderful boys
Stole your heart and kept you entranced.
You taught me the joy of living
Now and in Heaver far away.
I see you there, greeting your friends
And I know you'll greet me one day.
I wear your love 'round my shoulders
Like a shawl warming the cold winter through.
You never left, sweet aunt of mine,
As I walk each day with you.
~Lavon Alsup Stark
Monday, March 5, 2007
Broken Bow Lake, OK
After this email I received....I vote for, "No more reunions at Broken Bow Lake."
Lakes are dirty for a reason, but we all had tons of fun. HA!!!
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