Westcott Family Reunion

Back in September, Eric's family had their first reunion. I didn't get pictures of everyone, and a lot of my pictures didn't come out due to the light.

Back to front: Eric, his cousin Jerry, his sister Kathy, his brother Mike, His brother Daniel, his cousin Billy, his brother Robert, his brother Chris, his Aunt Bobbye, his sister Debby.

The Siblings: Daniel, Robert, Mike, Chris, Eric, Debby, Kathy

Westcott, the next generation!

Sailor Men

While Pa was here, he got curious. He had me bring his old Navy suit (dress blues) from his house to see if one of the boys could fit into them. This suit is in amazing shape for being made in 1943! So, here's Tiger (who is the same height as Pa) showing his "guns"....hahaha!

Can you see Pa's face? It was a little emotional for him. What an incredible thing to see your Great-grandson in your uniform!

It was great having him here. I still like to sit and listen to his stories. You should hear his testimony of how he found God on the ship (LST 474). Amazing what God does in your life, when you least expect it.

Also, the boys thought they should try a new "hat" on Pa, since he had a "hankerin" for KFC.

Did I mention Pa has an "onery" sense of humor?

Sorry, for the poor quality. I will find my real camera.....eventually.

Pa's Haircut

Pa gets his haircut in Marshall. Howard Horton has been cutting hair for a VERY long time. He is 91 years young (will be 92, Dec. 1st). He and my Pa have the best time! Rarely, I get to sit in on these moments. I didn't have a real camera with me, just my phone, so please excuse the poor photography.

This banjo was Howard's father's. His father worked for a blacksmith and traded two "hack wheels" for it. It wasn't new when he traded for it, so Mr. Horton estimates it to be "over a hunderd year old".

Here are some other "relics" in Mr. Horton's shop.

Oh, and just so you know, he didn't begin using electric clippers until sometime in the 1960's or later.

Happy hair clipping!

Gonna try

I'm not sure how Kim and Angie do it, but I'm gonna try and figure out how to post a photo with a blog entry.