You never know when family history "treats" will arrive.

Recently I had the pleasure of visiting with a cousin that I've not seen for some time.  The last time I saw him, he was fleeing the predicted onslaught of Hurricaine Katrina, and stayed he with me until it was afe to return.

Anyway...he now tells me that he has a box of old photos that he has been saving "for the family".  You can imagine the thrill I felt in hearing this information.  I hope they are still where he has "stored" them.  I contacted the holder about having them shipped to me.  I really hope they are there.

In addition to all this,  he is able to tell me all kinds of history about his Dad's side of the family.  I'm sure he will be able to give me additional tales about my side of the family.  I am trully excited.

I guess you never know when valuable family info will show up on your doorstep.....

Family Tree Magazine ULTIMATE Family History giveaway

I was excited to see this while I was looking around blogs today.  I thought I would share it just in case you missed it.  You can sign-up at the Family Tree magazine site and I've included the link too.  The rules state that you can enter once a day through October 31, 2010. 

Link to enter is:  http://win.familytreemagazine.com/

I can't wait to win this contest !!! 


The winner will receive a prize package including:

• A week-long Salt Lake City research trip! Free registration in a Family History Library Research Retreat from Family History Expos ($399 value) plus a free six-night stay at the neighboring Salt Lake Plaza hotel ($510 value)
• Annual subscription to FindMyPast.co.uk ($239 value)
• 2-year PremiumPlus membership to MyHeritage.com ($238 value)
• RootsMagic 4 software, Getting the Most from RootsMagic book, RootsMagic tote bag, 4GB RootsMagic flash drive, Personal Historian software, Family Atlas software ($122 value)
• 1-year Research Membership in the New England Historic Genealogical Society, including access to AmericanAncestors.org, plus a 1 hour consultation with a professional NEHGS genealogist ($125 value)
• 3 gift certificates for any spiral-bound or paperback book from Arphax Publishing's Family Maps or Texas Land Survey Maps series ($90 value)
• Annual subscription to GenealogyBank ($89.95 value)
• Google Earth for Genealogy DVD and Genealogy Gems Podcast Premium annual membership ($42 value)
• 10 Years of Family Tree Magazine DVD, The Family Tree Sourcebook and a 1-year Family Tree VIP membership ($185 value)