The Legacy Lives on...

As some of you know and some who don't, I have been planning on making a book about Nena and Ben's life together and even before they met. In this process I have been gathering photos, letters, and recording some stories. My goal was to meet with all of the siblings Anita, Barbara, Vicki, Diana and Darrell to get first hand stories of personal experiences they had and remembered. This was about 6 years ago. I never seemed to find the time. This past year I thought about this blog. It would be a simple step, and less expensive, to gather stories and hear comments on what you know. I have found some old photos in my dad's storage area, and had gathered some photos when I visited Diana a few years ago. I am not aware of who is in some of the photos, some information I was only able to get by looking at the photo date or writings on the back of the photo.
I would love to keep this legacy going and gather as much information as possible. If you have any information to add to the photo, or even better, a story that goes with the photo I would be delighted!
I will post up a picture a day until I run out of pictures. I know I only have a small amount of what photos are out there. I am hoping that one of these days we can have all of the family photos posted and stories we can share with all of our future generations.
If the computer is too intimidating for you to type a story or comment you are more than welcome to contact me by phone or writing:
Brittany (Haskins) Kilpatrick
13201 B Saxby Ct.
Austin, TX 78729
or
512-638-5868
Also, If you happen to have some photos already scanned or documents already on your computer I would be more than happy to send a blank cd so I could add those to the blog and my collection for the book, which I will eventually make one of these days.
Enjoy!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Darrell All Grown Up


Darrell's Basket ball team (front center)
Darrell's First Suit
Darrell with an unknown girl
Darrell's Pron






Darrell's Mission Picture

Wedding Photo with Debbie

Monday, April 26, 2010

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Baby Darrell

After raiding the family photos and scanning them onto my computer I no doubt ended up with mostly photos of my dad. These next few posts will be of him. Only because I have such a large amount of photos of him to share.
















It's so crazy how much my little brothers (his sons) look like him when they were this age.




Sunday, April 4, 2010

Group Pictures

I must apologize for not being better about posting. As with most things, life gets in the way. I will try and be more persistent with my postings.
Here are some more pictures for those who have been patiently waiting...Selma is holding Anita but I am unsure who the other three women are. Anybody know?

I love this picture. Selma is in the bonnet and Anita is holding Darrell. The girls are Anita and Barbara.

Johnny, Anita, Faye, Judy Jones, Jimmy, Barbara



Saturday, February 27, 2010

Nena with Children

I'm not sure where this photo was taken but that is definitely Nena and I'm not sure who the children are, maybe Barbara or Anita?

I Love You Mother


This card was signed on the back by Darrell, Barbara, and Donnie.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Barbara Jo

Vicki was kind enough to send these photos to me of Barbara. I love seeing the scenery of Gotebo where playtime took place. It really is like looking into a small window of the past.










Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Baby Barbara

I love how animated Barbara looks in all of these photos. Her personality shine then as it does now.






Monday, February 8, 2010

Anita Anita Anita!

Thanks to Vicki I have these fantastic photos of Anita growing up. My personal favorite is the third from last. She is so strong and determined, a real idol to be looked up to. Thanks Anita!
I also wanted to send out my condolences to Barbara, you are loved.






Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Anita Fae in Gotebo, OK

Sorry I haven't been uploading more pictures. There are two reasons. 1. I don't have a ton a pictures left so I've been spacing them out. 2. I have been working more and I must admit, some days it slips my mind. I hope everyone is enjoying what I have put up so far.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Anita Fae Haskins- 1946

She is such a cute baby. This is such a great candid shot.



Thursday, January 14, 2010

Nena and Anita

This picture is so wonderful. Nena looks so happy and Anita looks so adorable.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Ben's Pigs

These were Ben's pigs as a youth growing up in Gotebo, OK

Baby Vicki

I love that smile