Clovis Yates

Hardin Babies

The Hardin family welcomed the first Hardin baby of the next generation last Friday, so it seemed fitting that this week's Family Friday post should be about Hardin babies. 

Jonathan's father, Gregory Gerald Hardin. 

Jonathan's father, Gregory Gerald Hardin. 

Gregory Gerald Hardin

Gregory Gerald Hardin

Jonathan's grandfather, Gerald Dayton Harden, with his great-grandparents Dayton and Elzie Harden. Elzie would later divorce Dayton and change Gerald's name to Hardin.

Jonathan's grandfather, Gerald Dayton Harden, with his great-grandparents Dayton and Elzie Harden. Elzie would later divorce Dayton and change Gerald's name to Hardin.

Gerald Dayton (right) with his Grandfather Cooper and cousin.

Gerald Dayton (right) with his Grandfather Cooper and cousin.

Jonathan Gregory Hardin and his great-grandfather Clovis Yates. 

Jonathan Gregory Hardin and his great-grandfather Clovis Yates. 

Haze Dayton Hardin was born on Friday, November 7 at 12:44 p.m. He weighed 7 lbs. Isn't he perfect?

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Proud Daddy Anthony and Uncle Jonathan. 

Proud Daddy Anthony and Uncle Jonathan. 

The two generations of first-born Hardin men. Pretty cool stuff!

The two generations of first-born Hardin men. Pretty cool stuff!

The Yates Sisters

Jonathan's grandmother Sadie was blessed with a large family. She was one of eight children, and seven of the eight children were girls. Sadly, her sister Ernestine died as an infant, but the remaining sisters (Kass, Lois, Olivene, Martha, Sadie and Linda) were very close. Here are a few photos from their family gatherings over the years. There were some good genes in this family!

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1960s family memories

There is something about the 1960s that gets me every time. It was a tumultuous decade, but it sure had style. Check out the below photos and see if you don't agree...

Fancy updos....

Fancy updos....

Shift dresses and atomic George Nelson-inspired clocks...

Shift dresses and atomic George Nelson-inspired clocks...

Aluminum Christmas trees, smoking in the house (!) and slim suits...

Aluminum Christmas trees, smoking in the house (!) and slim suits...

A time when you couldn't delete the outtakes...

A time when you couldn't delete the outtakes...

Sweater sets and red lipstick for daytime...

Sweater sets and red lipstick for daytime...

Wood paneling. This was taken around 1960, so the 1950s influences were still very noticeable. Love it though!

Wood paneling. This was taken around 1960, so the 1950s influences were still very noticeable. Love it though!