Magen Morton's High School Graduation

The last time I saw Richard and Lisa's daughter Magen was when she was just about tw0 or three years old. She wouldn't have anything to do with me as she didn't know me. One time much later I was at Stanton, Ky and I called to talk to Richard and she wanted to talk to me. she talked and talked, I was amazed. I didn't get to see her then but at least I got to talk to her.

Judy's Family Visit

Another photo of me in a different generation, Judy, Angela and Lindsay, three generations there. Golly now I feel as old as I look, ha. I am thankful to still be here to enjoy the later generations. It is a great life.

Me, Judy, Angela and Lindsay

This photo was taken at my new apartment when Judy, her daughter, son-in-law and their daughter, Lindsay Grace who is my namesake came down to visit me. I think she is so sweet and a very smart little girl also. It was so very great to see them all, they arrived the end of March 2008. They spent the day, then went on to Orlando where as I hear they had a wonderfu time.

Claire Elizabeth in Sweater Set

Dennis sent me this photo of little Claire in the cute sweater set that Sue made for her. It is beautiful and she looks adorable in it. I am sure the whole family are thrilled with the new baby in their family.

Claire Elizabeth Sumner

I am proud to post this precious little baby on the Sumner Blog. Claire Elizabeth is the daughter of Chip and Heather Sumner and the proud grand parents are Jim and Molly Sumner. I can just see them enjoying little Claire. They are out in Californie right now to be with their grand daughter and I know they are really enjoying her.

Roger, Angela and Lindsay

All in the family, ha. Judy has one grand daughter and one grand son. I know she is so very proud of them both. Her son Scott has the son, ha and her daughter has the daughter.

Lindsay Grace and Alligator

It is amazing how real this photo looks. Lindsay seems to be having a wonderful time. This is another part of Saint Agustine, FL .

Judy and Lindsay, March 31,2008

This was taken at Saint Augustin, FL when they were on their way to come and visit me. I was so glad to see them all, Lindsay was just a baby when they visited me when I lived in Umatilla, FL. They liked my new place, I plan to stay here for a long time. I also like it here at Lake Point and it is all I need for myself.

The Three Muskateers

I think this was taken at Christmas time. It is judy on right,Dorothy in middle and Dorothy's daughter Rosalie. It can be so much fun when you get these three together. Dorothy came down and was suxh a blessing to me when I moved into my little apartment, so nice and quiet. I don't know what I would have done without her. Plus she is a good cook, I ate good while she was here. She can make the best potato pancakes that I ever tasted. I hope she can come back and the next time, we will go out and check the place out and I will take her to where she can exercise. It has been helping her.

Judy, Lindsay and William

This is Judy and her two grandchildren, Lindsay is such a smart little girl that she skipped the first grade to go into the 2nd grade. I do believe William is a very smart little boy also. I know Judy and Bob are very proud of both of them.

Steve Jr, Robert, Sharon with Jo Ann

I look back at my children now and I feel like I am in a dream. If I knew then what I know now. I might have done things differently, especially to be able to love them more and known how to teach them better and who knows what else. I can only say that I did the very best I knew how to do.

Steve, me and children along with Donald Morton

Donald was in the Air Force when he had a chance to come and visit with us. We were all excited to see him, especially the children, they were all over him. We sure did enjoy being able to see him. Steve took him to the top of the Empire State Building. Donald seemed to have a good visit with us.

Linda Ellis's Family

Linda Ellis sent me this photo but I am not sure of their names. Her ex-husband is on the very left, then their two sons and a daughter-in-law along with their two children in the front. I never see them so I just can't remember their names. I am bad at remembering names anyway. Guess I am getting old. ha.

Jessica Sumner and Friends

It has been qiet a while since I posted anything. I have my own apartment now and I feel in the mood to start up again with the family blog. Jessica sent me this photo quiet a while ago and I decided to get it on the blog so all the family could see what a beautiful young lady she is. Jessica is the one in the middle

Daniel Potter

Daniel is Sharon's grandson who is in the Citadel in Charleston, SC. He was 19 years old when the photo was taken. He is 20 now. He plans to go visit Sharon and Billy around the Holidays. He is a really nice young man, I remember once, I bumped into him and when I apologized, he said "that's o.k. you can bump into me any time." I really appreciated that. He still has another year at the Citadel before he will be sent overseas anywhere. I sure hate to see that and hope he will be able to stay in the States for a long time. He wants to go into Special Forces.

My 80th Birthday

I had forgotten that today was my birthday until I started getting calls and cards. I was just playing games on the computer and all of a sudden I heard the door bell, when I got to the door the UPS was driving away, I was ready to come back in until I saw this very large green box and realized it was flowers, I checked to see if my name was on it. The UPS makes so many mistakes and has left me mail before that didn't belong to me. I brought the box in and started trying to open it.

I finally got it open and it was a vase and lots of beautiful roses of all colors and I finally saw the card and it was from Dennis, Sue, Jessica and Zachary. What a surprise. Twenty Five of the most beautiful roses. What a Birthday!!!
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Arlene West Jones's Two Grand Children

For those who don't know Arlene, she is one of Jennie's daughters. She had two girls and now she has these beautiful two grand children, Cale eight years old and Liddy three years old. I like getting photos of the family and put them on the blog so everyone can see them. Arlene lives in South Carolina but more inland than Charleston, SC.

Stephen F. Strochansky Jr

I thought I had put this photo on the blog but I guess I hadn't. The photo got discolored in the frame. Since this is the only one I have of him in his uniform, I wanted to make sure I keep it. I don't have one of Steve Sr. in his uniform.

Robert Strochansky and Realtor

I always had a good helper in Bobby, he was very intelligent and he sure knew how to fix things for the handicapped to be able to get into stores, shopping and more and more places without being restricted from entrance. He and Fred Wooton, who also had Muscular Dystrophy but could still walk, worked together. Bobby was my helper in everything but sometimes he needed me to help him with something electronic and it took me a while to do what he wanted. I paneled his bedroom and he was the brains, he would mark the wood and I would cut it. It took us three days to finish it. Then later he had to move to another room because he had so much electronics, therefore, I had another room to panel. I think that one took about a week, as it was much larger. I always went to him when I needed to know something about electric or mechanical in any way. He was so very precious.

Dale Farmer & Daughters

Dale is Gerald's son he married a girl from Spain and that is where they live. The two girls are Osha's only great grand children, she is so proud of them and I am glad Dale is sending her photos of the baby's. The oldest girls name is Almudena and the babys name is Iciar. They sure are pretty girls. Gerald still lives in MI. He visits Osha some and calls her all the time.

Jerry and Arlene's husband

Well, I don't know Arlene's husband's name. ha I guess Judy didn't get it either since she didn't write it on the photo. I am still looking for Arlene, she must be hiding but with all the excitement, she is probably resting somewhere. I am glad that they got to go this year.

Jerry, Pearl and Janice

Janice, Jerry and Pearl are visiting. Some times it is hard to get around to everone and especially when there are so many people there. I don't see Jim Denton anywhere, he must be hiding somewhere. ha.

John and Sarah Morton's Youngest

Little Olivia Morton was just a baby when her Dad was killed in Afganastan. She is so cute. Sarah is visiting from out west but I am not sure just where. I am glad she could be there for the reunion and get to meet so many of the family.

Osha Farmer

I was so glad that Osha is still able to make it to the reunions. As you all probably know, she just had her 90th birthday. She learned how to use a computer and it sure helps her to be able to send her family and friends a note, although she gets more tired now than she used to. It is so nice that I too can keep in touch with her either by e-mail or phone.

Douglas's Children

Duwaine and Regina are two of Douglas's children. I always thought Duwaine was such a nice person, he would always get around to everyone to chat a bit. I guess you would say, like Doug.

Dorothy Hughes and Children

Dorothy is shown here with her son and daughter, Windred and Rosalie. I am sure they are having a good time visiting. Dorothy is so much like her Daddy, she is always comiing up with a joke or something funny.

Richard and Lisa Morton

Richard is Ruby's youngest son. he and Lisa have always lived right there next to Ruby and Johnny. They have two children, Jason and Magen. They make the very best peanutbutter roll candy that you ever tasted.

June 30 2007

Vivian, Jennie and Joyce (Berlin's daughter) which just reminded me how nice it is to just find everyone and have a little chat with them. I really miss those times when I used to go once a year.

June 30, 2007

Here is a photo of Jerry and Pearl's two daughters. Paula and Deana. I must be getting old because I couldn't remember their names. If I just stop and think, then I can get it right. I really am o.k. but it doesn't sound like it,does it?

Winfred Hughes and Darryl West

Here are two who can make the reunion more fun because they have such a sense of humor. Darryl like Janice and Jennie travel a long way to get there but go every year. Dorothy's son Winfred lives right there in town. Winfred on left and Darryl on right. I forget that there are lots of people who look at the blog and wouldn't know who is who.

Sumner Family

Judy got a good photo of Jerry and Pearl. I know that they were so happy to get a visit from Sarah and the children. I just remembered the son's name is Joshua and who knows the girls names might come to me before I finish.

More of the Sumner Family

I am having a little problem, trying to write before I choose a photo, Isn't that a goofy way to try to work, ha. I also have to be careful and get the names right. Judy put names under each photo but now that I have to change things around, it seems that I have lost that part. She did a wonderful job of making an album which is just about perfect. I found a photo of Osha and her daughter Etta. Osha called me as soon as she got home Sunday to tell me how well the reunion went.

Jennie and Vivian

Jennie and Vivian still look good and healthy, ha. They are older than I so that gives me some hope. The four sisters are all that is left so if you younger generation wants to find out more about the family, you better get a list of your questions out for us to answer. Gosh as I write this, I sure am starting to feel old.

Sumner Family Reunion

Dorothy and Judy look happy, ha, That usually happens at our reunions because it is the only time that everyone gets together to talk about what they have been doing all year. Also the young kids sure grow up in a hurry. I can't believe how some of them have grown and it is hard to pick them out.

Sumner Family Reunion June 24, 2007

This is the first year that Sarah Morton and her three children could attend the Reunion. I can't remember all their names but they sure are cute. Everyone said there were more there this year. I hope you all enjoy these photos.

Wally's Grand Children

On the very left is Debbie, Wally Jr's daughter. then there is Tracy Lynn and her brother Scott, Ronald and Arlene's children. I sure hope I am getting the names right. I keep in touch with Tracy as often as I can and I just wait anxiously for her to answer. I just love hearing from any of my great nieces and nephews.

Wally's Son Ronald and Wife Arlene

This is Ronald and Arlene Sumner at their son, Joe's Wedding. I think this is a good picture. That was about two years ago but I put them in my album and forgot I had them. That is why it pays to go through your picture albums every once in a whle. Arlene has a brother who lives here in Florida and I keep hoping that if they ever come down again that they will have a chance to stop by to visit me.

Wallace E. Sumner

From the way Wallace looks, I am sure he enjoyed his little home there and I bet Agnes appreciated it when he brought her home. I hope it brought themn both lots of enjoyable times. Life can get lonely at times. Golly, here I go saying things that show what I am feeling tonight. Just hope you all will get on the blog and check out my hard work, ha. ha. Just kidding.

Wallace Earl Sumner

It seems that the photos are not as clear as they should be, if you have trouble with that click on the photo and it will become much larger so you will see it much better, that is for all the photos on this blog. I think his little snow ball dog is so cute and I know he took good care of it.

Wally Sr and his dog, snow ball

I found these photos and know the family don't have any of them so I will put them on the blog for everyone to see. I wanted to wait a while after his passing so it would be easier. He sure had a cute little home there in New Jersey, I believe. It looks like he was very happy there.

Wallace Sumner Sr and Wallace Sumner Jr

I was looking through my photos and found a much better one of them. I have so many pictures that I can't remember what all I do have. I hope you all like this one much better. I had a really nice visit with Wally Jr last week. We had a lot to talk about, I hardly ever get that chance. This photo was made when we had the reunion at Vivians home. I was so warm that day that if I found a tiny hole of water somewhere, I think I would have just fell in.

Stephanie Doke's Graduation

This may be # 2 of Stephanie because I am going to try to get a larger photo, Stephanie graduated from University of Palm Bay, FL on June 1, 2007. She got her Masters in business management with honors. She has lived in Florida for a few years now and it really isn't too awfully far from where I live.

Lindsay Grace Watson

This is my namesake who just graduated Pre-School and was promoted to second grade. Isn't that great? And by the way, my full name is Grace Lorraine. I had a hard time in school remembering that I was Grace, ha. Lindsay is Judy and Bob's grand daughter, maybe that is why she is so smart. ha. I think this photo is so cute, Imagine wearing a cap and gown when you graduate from Pre-School.

Parents of Those Air Force Cadettes

This is all the parents of those young men and the one woman. Second on the left is Dennis then his wife Sue. I know this is a special time for all of them and I know it must be mixed feelings of pride and concern. I think they are all going to be pretty busy with the graduation and many other things. I hope all the family will check out these photos. I think they are soooo good.

Zachary Sumner and Air Force Buddies

I think this is such a good picture of Zachary and his buddies who will graduate with him. (Facebook+my photos++ ring dance) Out of my understanding, ha. Of course that is Zachary on the end at the right. What a group of beautiful young people. I wish them all the very best in their careers with the U.S. Air Force.

Osha Sumner Farmer's 90th Birthday

I think this is such a good picture of Osha that I just wanted to show it in case some of the family check into the Blog and haven't seen it for some reason. Of course everyone knows that Osha is really the only one to make it past 80 years of age. I wish the others could have lasted much longer but that is all in Gods hands. I miss those who have left us so very much but I guess I should be thankful that I had a chance to grow up with them all.

God Bless each and every one of my dear family. I love you all very much. (Lorraine)