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My Mom and Dad, General & Mrs. Mahlon E. Gates of San Antonio, Texas. |
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La La with husband George, Niagra Falls, New York, 2007. In the background you can see the Ontario, Canada side of the Falls. Just beautiful! |
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La La with daughters Kathy and Erika
2004 |
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Daughter Kathy with husband Doug, their children,
relatives children, and friends children
2004 |
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La La, daughter Kathy with sons, Jack and Will
2004 |
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The
family of Keith Allen Campbell, attending the dedication of the Keith
A. Campbell Memorial
Library at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 14 November 2006 From left to
right: Ryan Moe, attorney, holding great grandson John (Jack) Burgess;
Major (USMC, Retired) Frank C. Stolz, former son-in-law and father of
the girl on his left Erika Moe (wife of Ryan), attorney-at-law,
granddaughter, her sister, Keisha Burgess, executive
with Dell Computer, Austin, Texas, Alice Campbell holding twin daughter (my
great granddaughter) Emma Campbell, Missing from the group is the mother of Keisha Burgess and Erika Moe, Susan Van Dyke, Keith A. Campbell's sister, and her husband George, and granddaughter Kimberlee Bullock and her husband Joel. |
Library Dedication of La La's brother Keith Allen Campbell, who gave his life in Vietnam in 1967. Unfortunately the dedication was scheduled during the time that GG and La La were in Vietnam visiting the site of Keith's death, and therefore they were unable to attend. |
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A very special day, daughter Erika's wedding day, April 29, 2006 | |
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And it's off to the honeymoon in Jamacia. Who will be the next bride? | |
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Welcome first granddaughter, Carolyn Avery Moe, August 30, 2007, 4 1bs. 13 oz, 18 inches, six weeks early! | |
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I'm so adorable | |
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Granddaughter Carolyn Avery Moe, Born August 30, 2007, 4 lbs, 13 ounces, 18 inches, wearing the traditional family christening gown. She was baptized on November 10th 2007 which happened to be La La's 60th birthday; what a wonderful gift! She is shown here with parents, Erika (my daughter) and Ryan Moe
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Great Grandma Gates and Carolyn Avery Moe at her Christening celebration November 10, 2007 | |
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Carolyn's Christening Day, La La's 60th Birthday...Wow what a celebration! November 10, 2007. | |
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Oh to be a kid. La La healed from her broken shoulder in six months. Grandson Jack healed from his broken collar bone in six weeks! | |
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Easter dinner with La La's parents 2008 at the dinning room in the Towers where they live in San Antonio | |
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Carolyn's first Christmas 2007. She is so extremely adorable. | |
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Three generations, left to right. Daughter, Erika Moe, Attorney and SAHM, Greatgrandma Esther Gates, La La, Susan VanDyke. Christmas 07 | |
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Carolyn's first Christmas being fed by her La La, 2007 | |
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Daughter Erika Moe, Attorney at Law, San Antonio Texas. Son-in-Law, Ryan Moe, Attorney at Law, San Antonio, Texas, and Grand-daughter Carolyn Avery, born August 30, 2007. | |
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La La & Grandson Nicolas May, 2008 |
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Son-in-Law, Doug, Channel Sales Manager, RackSpace, Austin, Texas & daughter Kathy and new son Jack, born July 12, 2002 - 9 lbs. 6 oz. This picture is from his christening in Houston, Texas, October 12, 2002. |
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Grin Here's happy Jack wearing the very special christening gown hand made by Great Grandma Gates in 1971, and worn by his mom, Kathy and aunt Erika when they were christened! A wonderful treasure to be passed down for generations. |
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La La and baby Jack at one month. I became a grandma while teaching in China. A Chinese grandma is called La La. |
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Grandson Jack, Easter 2004 |
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Merry Christmas, grandson Jack, 2002 |
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Daughter, Kathy with son Nicholas 9 mos, October 2007 |
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Grandsons, Jack 5, Nicholas 9 mos, Will 3, October 2007
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GG and Grandson Nicholas 9 mos, October 2007 |
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GG with grandson Will, age 3 | |
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Grandson Nico and GG, Christmas 2007 | |
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Daughter, Kathy, GG and Grandkids getting ready for Christmas at the Pottery Barn | |
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Grandson Jack Burgess age 5, February 2008. Red Belt 4th Degree Martial Arts. Jack trains with his instructors Mr. Ian & Mrs. Eliabel Fauth in Austin Texas. | |
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Grandson Will Burgess, age 3, February 2008.
Will trains with his instructors Mr. Ian & Mrs. Eliabel Fauth in
Austin Texas.
"The biggest obstacle in life is Yourself. Overcome it and you will achieve the greatest accomplishment of all." |
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October 2004 Four of our grandchildren and their moms have been christened in this gown, Jack, Will, Nicolas, and Carolyn. In this picture we see precious Will now age 3 with my daughter Kathy, Will's Mom, who was also christened in this gown.
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Christening of grandson Will. Daughter Katherine, Son in law, Doug and La La | |
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La La at grandson Will's christening. Will is wearing the traditional family christening gown that was handmade by La La's mother. This gown was worn by both of La La's daughters and all of her current grandchildren. It is a treasure that will be handed down for many generations to come in our family. | |
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La La and GG with grandkids, and their cousins, center back, Austin Texas, May, 2008 | |
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Three Generations, La La, daughter Erika, and granddaughter Carolyn, May, 2008 | |
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La La helping grandsons make Easter eggs, 2008 | |
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Grandson Will dunkin egg, Easter 2008 | |
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Grandson Will, dunking hands rather than eggs, Easter 2008 | |
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The final product! 2008 | |
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Grandsons and cousin Liam, Easter 2008 | |
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Nicholas, the Easter bunny with Dad, Mom and La La, 2008 | |
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Easter 2008, Daughter Katherine and La La | |
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Daughter Kathy and Son-in-law, Doug, Easter 2008 | |
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Granddaughter Carolyn, Easter 2008 | |
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Granddaughter Carolyn, Easter 2008 | |
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GG with Granddaughter Carolyn, Easter 2008 | |
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La La and granddaughter Carolyn Easter 2008. Such an angelic face! | |
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Grandson Will, age 3 at daughter Erika's in-laws lake house, Easter 2008. He can be so funny. | |
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Some friends are
forever.
June Hagar, my gorgeous Australian friend from Brisbane with me at our every other year running event - Goa, India, September 2002. |
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Our flower girls, Jasmine, (Jazzy), on left, DOB, 5-31-2001, and Daisy DOB 9-1-97 |
