Click on this link for the new family blog for 2009

http://james-whitehurstfamilies2009.blogspot.com/

Harris Family and Guardabascio Family Christmas

My friend Brenda's daughter, April, lives in Florida with husband Joe and kids, Joseph and Jaden. Brenda and Jimmy decided to meet them at Disney World to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They had a wonderful time as you can see in the pictures they sent.

Brenda, Jimmy, April, Joe - at Disney for Christmas

Holiday Pictures

Christmas Night at the Lake House

Pictures from Christmas Morning

Christmas morning at our house and at Karen's

More Christmas Cards to Share

My neighbor from Bethel, Brownie Michaels, and her family!

Tina & Charles share pics of their dogs.

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2008 Christmas Cards (Click on Picture to Enlarge)

Ed and I would like to thank everyone for the beautiful Christmas cards we've received. Thank you for remembering us. We'd like to share some of the cards we received with pictures! We know you'll enjoy them as much as we have.

Friend, Constance & Family from Kinson

My cousin and her family from New Bern

Ed's Niece and family from Georgia

Friends from Washington, What Beautiful Babies

Kevin & Farrish Decorating Our Tree

Christmas Card Pictures - 2008 (Click on Picture to Enlarge)

Our Friend, Milt, from Raleigh. Think he has a little pro hockey player!

Pat's (Ed's sister in Charlotte) grandsons - Jake 7, Harrison 6, and Belle

Alma, (Ed's sister) and Family in Georgia

Haltigan Cousins Enjoy the Afternoon

"Kagan came over for a visit, and Ireland and Alana had a good time "playing mommy" with their baby cousin!"
~April Whitehurst Haltigan

Chili Contest in Greenville

Bob Kennedy, who has been with Whitehurst Fence Company for many years and an adopted family member, recently won 1st Place and the People's Award in Tom's 18th Annual Chili Cookoff in Greenville. There were approximately 70 participants. First place was awarded by 5 judges and the People's Choice Award was chosen by vistors who taste tested the entries. CONGRATULATIONS, Bob! We all want the recipe.

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Mindy Returns From Dive Trip

Robin's wife, Mindy, has just returned from a dive trip to New Guinea and Japan. Attached are some pictures she shared.
"I spent 8 days sightseeing in Japan on the way to diving in Papua New Guinea. Needless to say, I had a great time. Now I am back to the grind!"
Mindy Cooper-Smith, Tahoe

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Chris in Italy

My nephew, Chris James, who lives in Michigan recently conducted a photographic workshop in Italy. I've attached some of his photos.

"I have attached a few new images from Venice. The next workshop is scheduled for Oct 15th 2009 in Tuscany, maybe I will see the two of you in Florence."

Chris James

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Kelli in Daily Reflector this Week

Kelli was featured in the Daily Reflector "perfect picture" this week. This is a picture from her family's visit to Gatlinburg, TN.

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Madison Turns 12 Years Old

"Here are pics from Madison’s 12th B-day…." Beth

Happy Birthday Madison!!!

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