My Grandmother Hilda Laws (nee Anderson) (1915 – 2006). This photo was taken some time in the 1930’s I believe, in New Brunswick, Canada. Most likely in the Marysville or Fredericton area. Grandma worked as a nurse all her life and I’ve been told she is wearing a training uniform in this photo. The building behind her reads…
I’ve received the Ancestors Approved award from The Hummer at Branching Out Through the Years. Thank you so much! Ancestors Approved was started by Leslie Ann at Ancestors Lived Here. I’m suppose to share 10 things about my ancestors that have surprised, humbled or enlightened me and share this award with 10 other bloggers. 1. Finding out my father went by his middle name…
Week 2: Winter. What was winter like where and when you grew up? Describe not only the climate, but how the season influenced your activities, food choices, etc.I grew up in Ontario, Canada we lived in an area often called the snow belt. The weather here can change quickly. One moment the sky’s are Crystal clear and a few minutes…
I decided this year to follow along with the 52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History hosted by Geneabloggers. Each week they post a topic, and wouldn’t you know it I’m already a week behind. LOL! Week 1: Did your family have any New Year’s traditions? How was the New Year celebrated during your childhood?…
I don’t normally make new years resolutions. However it is nice to take some time to think about your plans for the coming year.I started working on my family tree 20ish years ago, then put my research on hold 11 years ago and finally restarted this past fall. With the new wealth of records online I have…
Question # 21:What songs did your family listen to during Christmas? Did you ever go caroling? Did you have a favorite song?When I was little I can remember playing the Chipmunks Christmas record over and over again. Others that were played often were Elvis Blue Christmas and one of my Grandma’s favorites Conway Twitty’s Christmas.A favorite…
I’m a little behind in posting this week! Question #19 was:How did your family handle Christmas Shopping? Did anyone finish early or did anyone start on Christmas Eve?My earliest memories of Christmas shopping were always with the Sears Wish Book. It would arrive some time in late October I think and everyone would enjoy looking…
I have a few memories of Christmas time in school when I was little. I can remember our Christmas parties. They would normally be held on the last day before Christmas break. Often we would get to watch a movie and have snacks that must have been provided by teachers or parents.I do remember most of December was…
There are a few Christmas time birthdays in my family, mine being one of them! Some people dislike having a birthday near Christmas because your special day often gets combined with the Christmas holiday. Sometimes as a child I felt that way, but most of the time I loved having a Christmas season birthday! I…
Ok I have to admit it, I really DO like fruitcake! We always had fruitcake in the house around the holiday times when I was little. I do remember one year my mother made her own. I can remember seeing them sitting in the bottom of the fridge being “soaked” and wanting so bad to sneak into…