As Christmas is quickly approaching, I am busy working on a massive project of my own -- a family history book for my father in law. I have found out so much information and am in the process of making it more readable for the "non-genealogy" minded folks. It has been fun but exhausting, since I am a perfectionist to the core, but I can't wait to see his face on Christmas when he sees what I've been up to & why I've been so nosey. :)
What about you?? This gift isn't just for Christmas but for anytime: a family reunion, birthdays, weddings, births, and those wonderful just because moments of life. If you are interested in having your own family history made into a book, contact me today and let's get started.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
End of the Year
As you get ready to spend the holidays with family, start thinking of questions you want to ask the older members and do it! (The 20 Questions is a great place to start.)
Anytime the generations can get together and visit is a great time to ask those questions that can lead you to the path of discovering your family history. Make sure you write down (or record on your new smart phone - Merry Christmas!) everything that is said -- all the stories and memories, so that those can be incorporated into your family heritage. The newest Family Tree Maker software actually has a place to upload video and recordings so that you can transcribe it into a story for your book.
Anytime the generations can get together and visit is a great time to ask those questions that can lead you to the path of discovering your family history. Make sure you write down (or record on your new smart phone - Merry Christmas!) everything that is said -- all the stories and memories, so that those can be incorporated into your family heritage. The newest Family Tree Maker software actually has a place to upload video and recordings so that you can transcribe it into a story for your book.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
GRANDPARENT'S DAY!
Grandparent's Day is around the corner, September 12th!
If you are looking for ideas for them, then start with something personal and limited - their own life stories.
Ask them about life growing up and get their thoughts on worldly events. You might be surprised to find out what they have lived through, their joys & sorrows, their highs & lows. This too is a GREAT way to start your family history story -- it will give you information you will need to start searching your tree.
After talking to them, if you want to continue your search then contact me to start.
If you are looking for ideas for them, then start with something personal and limited - their own life stories.
Ask them about life growing up and get their thoughts on worldly events. You might be surprised to find out what they have lived through, their joys & sorrows, their highs & lows. This too is a GREAT way to start your family history story -- it will give you information you will need to start searching your tree.
After talking to them, if you want to continue your search then contact me to start.
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