March 20 was the birthday of my late Grandma Kreykes, who was born back in 1910. I miss her very much. I have strong memories of my grandmother and think of her often.
That’s Grandma in the middle of the photo with two of her older siblings. The more family history research I do, the more I find myself thinking about what their lives must have been like … and the more I admire them.
Grandma, who lived her whole life in Sioux County, Iowa, shared a birthday with my sister. I often find myself thinking about her on the same day I’m wishing my sister a happy birthday.
Life is like that.
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What a sweet tribute to your grandmother. Cute photo! How DID they get your grandmother to stay sitting in that chair long enough for the photo to be taken?
Great question, Jana! She does look remarkably compliant… Thanks so much for stopping by. Looking forward to blogging more frequently again in a few months …
I just wanted to let you know that your blog post is listed in today’s Fab Finds post at http://janasgenealogyandfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/2013/03/follow-fridayfab-finds-for-march-22-2013.html
Have a great weekend!
Thanks, Jana … that was kind of you! A very happy weekend to you also…
It is great to see you again!
Thank you! So, so busy at work, but I have a goal of posting once a month and checking in with other blogs …
A Birthday is a good way to start the new season.
Indeed. Pretty nice being born at the start of spring …
Beautiful photo and delightful tribute… thankyou and Happy Birthday Grandma Kreykes.
Thank you for your kind words and for stopping by!
Your Grandmother’s expression and slight tilt of the head caught my eye.
I found myself focusing on her expression as well … wondering what she might have been thinking of the whole photo enterprise… Thanks so much for stopping by!
Your grandmother was adorable when she was a child. Her older siblings look so serious in the picture.
They do look serious, don’t they? I guess having a photo taken was a different experience back then. Can’t help but wonder what Grandma was thinking.
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