In October, 2010, Luke, III (“Tracy”) and Jennifer (“ Jenny”) Johnson moved to a new home in Briargrove in Houston, TX. Their new address:
      Mr. and Mrs. Luke Johnson, III
      6255 Cedar Creek Dr.
      Houston, TX 77057

The home is “new” to them at least. Tracy and Jenny completely restored the home!
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On Saturday, 5 February 2011, Emerson Irene (“Emmy”) Beck was christened in Houston, TX. Emmy is the daughter of David Wilson and Karrera Irene Starr (“Kari”) Beck, granddaughter of Sharon Frances Johnson “Sha” Starr and great-granddaughter of Luke and Shirley Roach Johnson (Uncle Luke and Aunt Shirley). Emmy was born 31 August 2010 in Houston. See her birth announcement and photos. In the photo here at the christening, “Granny” (Sha) holds Emmy while mother Kari looks on at left.

What a happy day for the family of Luke Johnson! Family members can send their love and blessings to Kari and David at kistarr(at)hotmail(dot)com or grandmother Sha at sstarr49(at)aol(dot)com.

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Norie and Gardner (“Pen”) Baldwin had a whirlwind 2010 as they sailed to far ports and enjoyed many other travel adventures! Most importantly, they made these opportunities to come together as family, and, in that quality time, made memories that will last a lifetime. As Norie wrote, “...we tried to think of things we could do to rejoice and reunite with our children and grandchildren. The logistics were challenging as our grands range from 16 years to 16 months and live in 3 different states.” They did a wonderful job of it! Norie sent a lovely 2010 Christmas card that showed in collaged photos the many fun adventures that she and Pen had shared with family this past year. It was obvious that the family enjoyed exciting, happy times together, but who was who and what was what? Where had they gone on these “excellent adventures?” Norie answered these questions in a follow-up newsletter in the New Year of 2011. That letter is reprinted here along with the wonderful Christmas card photos.

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Emerson Irene Beck recently made her first trip to the pumpkin patch. At about 7 weeks old, little Emmy was just old enough to sit and lean against the pumpkins in the St. Luke’s Pumpkin Patch in her hometown of Houston, TX. (She was born 31 August 2010.) In the photo at right, Emmy seems quite shocked to have a close encounter with “The Great Pumpkin.” Move over Charlie Brown! ;-)

Emmy is the daughter of David Wilson and Karrera Irene Starr (“Kari”) Beck, granddaughter of Sharon Frances Johnson “Sha” Starr and great-granddaughter of Luke and Shirley Roach Johnson (Uncle Luke and Aunt Shirley).

Thanks so much for sharing these adorable photos, Kari. What a great way to kick off our Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving season here on the Johnson Family website! Family members can contact Kari and David at kistarr(at)hotmail(dot)com or grandmother Sha at sstarr49(at)aol(dot)com. Read More...

We are delighted to announce the birth of Emerson Irene Beck, born this afternoon 31 August 2010, at 3:28 P.M. in Houston, TX. to David and Karrera Irene (“Kari”) Starr Beck! Emerson Irene is a healthy 7 lbs., 5 ozs.. UPDATE! 9/6/10 We now have photos of Baby “Emmy” taken the day of her birth 8/31/10! Left, father David holds his newborn daughter. Center, mother Kari holds little Emerson (and what looks to be a lifelong best friend!). Finally, at right (photo taken 9/6/10), Grandmother Sha says, “After a nice warm bath today, Emmy is quite happy!” Click a photo for enlargements.

Grandmother Sharon (“Sha”) Starr, tells us that Emerson Irene’s father and mother, are...

totally overwhelmed and in awe of their new daughter.

and that...

Going through this with them was the most amazing experience that I have yet to witness!    She looks just like Kari when she was born.

Kari is the daughter of Sharon Frances Johnson Starr and granddaughter of Luke and Shirley Roach Johnson (Uncle Luke and Aunt Shirley).

Congratulations, Kari and David! Family members can send their love and congratulations to Kari and David to Grandmother Sha’s email address at sstarr49(at)aol(dot)com.

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Sharon Johnson "Sha" Starr has passed along pictures of her great-nephew little William Luke Johnson and family on his christening day. One of these, at right, is a lovely family photo. See more christening day photos here. "Will" was born 12 May 2009 (see his birth announcement). William Luke is the son of Luke, III and Jennifer Johnson, grandson of Luke Johnson, Jr. and Leonora "Norrie" Kerr, and great-grandson of Luke and Shirley Irene Roach Johnson (Uncle Luke and Aunt Shirley). ... Read More...

We are please to announce the birth on 1 July 2009 of Wyatt Andrew Johnson in Houston, TX to Thomas Peter Lee and Erika Lea Farris Johnson. He is the grandson of Luke Johnson, Jr. and Leonora "Norrie" Kerr Baldwin and great-grandson of Luke and Shirley Irene Roach Johnson (Uncle Luke and Aunt Shirley).(Click photo for larger image.) Peter and Erika send the following announcement:
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We recently received the wonderful news of the birth in Houston, TX of William Luke Johnson to Luke, III and Jennifer Johnson. Little William Luke is the grandson of Luke Johnson, Jr. and Leonora "Norrie" Kerr and great-grandson of Luke and Shirley Irene Roach Johnson (Uncle Luke and Aunt Shirley). Proud parents Luke and Jennifer send the following announcement.... Read More...

UPDATE! Sharon Johnson Starr, mother of the bride, attended the 2008 Johnson Family Reunion at the Seth Johnson Elementary School on 16 August 2008. It was great to see Sha, AND she brought this lovely photo (click it for enlarged photo) of the May 17 wedding of Kari and David! The photo is of (L to R) Jean Williams Johnson and husband Orson Lucius "Pete" Johnson, Sharon "Sha" Johnson Starr, bride Karrera Irene “Kari” Starr and groom David Wilson Beck, III, Melanie Fay Johnson, and her father Wylie Pierson Johnson (Sha's Uncle Wylie and Kari's great-uncle). Thank you, Sha! What a wonderful wedding it was in Houston. If you haven't already, read below about the event and the fun time had by all in Houston!... Read More...

As reported previously, on 17 May, 2008, Karrera Irene “Kari” Starr married David Wilson Beck, III at the Church of St. John the Divine in Houston, TX. It was a wonderful occasion for celebration and an opportunity to visit among three branches of the Seth and Neva Carmichael Johnson families. Kari is the daughter of Sharon Johnson Starr and granddaughter of Luke and Shirley Roach Johnson (Uncle Luke and Aunt Shirley). ...

UPDATE! 23 Aug 2008 - Sharon Johnson Starr, mother of the bride, attended the 2008 Johnson Family Reunion at the Seth Johnson Elementary School on 16 August 2008. It was great to see Sha, AND she brought this lovely photo (see at right and click for enlarged photo) of the May 17 wedding of Kari and David! Read More...

It's that time of year! We have spring weddings to announce. (Others? Let us know. Write to Uncle Wylie at wylie80(at)yahoo.com.)

Jennifer Ann Anastasio married Bradley Tucker Johnson...

Haley Ann Williams will wed Matthew Humphrey...

Karrera Irene "Kari" Starr will wed David Wilson Beck, III... Read More...