Day 200 – Family Tree

I wanted to do something a little special for my blog entry #200! How exciting- what a milestone!!

I was thinking about Heather, family and how large our family really is. It reminded me of when I came across a copy of our family tree at my dad’s house quite a few years ago. It was literally like 4 inches thick and it was his mom and dad’s German lineage going back as far as the 1700’s. I was so impressed by the wealth of information that had been preserved. It gave information and tidbits about some of the family members, their stories, hobbies, etc. I really, really enjoyed it. I made copies of some of it and vowed that one day I would complete a family tree for our extension of the family.

I worked on it for about 2 years off and on – it seriously is not an easy thing getting together all that information- making phone calls, writing notes, getting pictures together etc. But I finally got it all typed out about 6 months ago. Well, I needed to make copies and get them mailed out and I never did. I ended up putting it aside and vowing to pick it up again soon and get it done. Well, for my blog intention- today is just that day. I got it out, put everything in order, proof read it and have it packed and ready to go tomorrow for copies and mailing to my two brothers and my sister. I am also making copies for each of my children and will continue to add to them and let them know they are here with me for them when they are ready.

I am so very excited about this intention! It includes both my mom and dad’s side- going back many many years. I wrote interesting facts about our childhood growing up, made a dedication page to those in our family that have passed away and I even wrote a poem about family that I will include in it as well. My hope is that they will all continue to add on for their families as I am doing. After all….family is the most important thing in life right? We should have a record of it when we can. I am happy to be able to supply my entire family with our history and feel excited to watch our family tree continue to grow!! #HGAL #includingacoupleoffunpicsofmyfamilybelow #70skids #hystericalfashionsensebackthen