All grown up...

...but he's still my little boy.

On April 1st I gave my little boy away...

No lipstick...no worry!

Me and my guys!

Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Clayton Wall

Gale, Barry, Clayton & Tiffany Wall

Memory Medallion

Several months ago I won a Memory Medallion on Facebook. Last week I installed it on my Mama's headstone. I haven't added much to the online file yet, but have plans to do so soon.

Here is what it looks like:

I am preparing a post about the installation. Until then, you can scan the photo above and see what I have online. I use a Droid X2 and downloaded the i-nigma app to scan QR codes.

You can find out more on Memory Medallion by visiting its website.

Genealogy Magazines

For many years I have subscribed to all of the U. S. genealogy magazines. I was sad when Ancestry ceased publication in 2009. They are available for reading online at Google Books.

I often use the gen mags when trying to come up with topics for our society programs.

Aaron Daniel Varnum

One of my 4th Great Grandfathers. He never came home from the Civil War. I have record of his death but sure would like to find out about his burial. He is one of two 4th G GF's that died in the war that I want to focus on this year. The other is Malachi Dennis Goodman.

Here is one of the records:

Register of deceased officers and soldiers from Alabama

2012 Goals

This past weekend I set a few goals for 2012. The ones that apply to my family genealogy are:

• Blog: Share more of my genealogy on a regular basis. Minimum of one blog post per week.
• RootsMagic software: Learn more of its functions and begin the transfer of my records from Generations Easy Tree. This will be a manual process since I wasn't happy with the import. 
• Research Goal: Find additional information / details on two of my 4th Great Grandfathers that died in the Civil War. Malachi Dennis Goodman and Aaron Daniel Varnum.
• Organize Goal: Clean up my digital and paper files.
• File as I go. No more file boxes that are on the verge of collapse.

I am using a daily project sheet and weekly project calendar to keep me focused.

So, did you set any 2012 goals?

Family Tree is Growing

Happy New Year!

We had a wonderful Christmas with Clay and his girlfriend, Tiffany, and kids, Kieli & Kurtis. We had a great week with lots of food, crafts, fun & games.

Last night we were informed that Clay and Tiffany are engaged. Looks like our family tree will add a few branches in 2012!

Merry Christmas

My most treasured Christmas decoration.
Nativity made by Mama in 1988

I've been on a blogging break...I think the year caught up with me.

As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior I wish many Christmas Blessings for you in the coming year.

Merry Christmas!

Another treasured decoration is the beaded bell below. The same year Mama made the Nativity set for us [pictured above] she also gave me a box filled with bells, crosses, candy canes, wreaths, little people, and 2 different types of stars. All hand made from beads of different colors. They will be passed on to Clayton one day.