Settled

Australia, 1956. Some of our relatives who emigrated to Australia have adjusted.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Summer Reflection

Near Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic. Natasha cherishes the season.

A Warm Face

Palanga, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, about 1956. The man is Joseph, a cousin of my paternal Grandfather Vytautas. He's visiting the seaside resort with his wife and granddaughter.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Summer Still

Near Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, Summer 1956. Natasha poses for Tatjana.

City Walker

Kaunas, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, 1956. A friend shares her grandchild's milestone.

Postcard: Stalin Avenue

Stalino Prospektas, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, 1956. It's now "Gediminas Avenue."

Related by Marriage: Wedding Tiara

Chicago, Illinois, about 1956. Friends of Mr. Irene's Mom are "just married."

Related by Marriage: Newlyweds

Chicago, Illinois, about 1956. Friends of Mr. Irene's Mom are "just married." I wonder in what kind of car the couple sat. The upholstery looks like velvet.

I like it when grooms wear "white tie."

Truly Displaced

Irkutsk, Siberia, USSR, Summer 1956. My Mom's friend Joy stands near the Siberian barracks with her mother and children. Joy mailed this photo after she returned to Lithuania.

Sunday Paper: Holiday-Weekend Edition

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1956. Mom stays close to the cottage.

I don't want to wait until Christmas to post this one.

Suburban Chicago, about 1956. My friend Kris recently sent this snapshot of her Mom—my Mom's best friend, Donna. Here, Donna visits her neighbor's home.

Thanks to my friend Kris for making this photo available to us.

Happy New Year!

Toronto Ontario, Canada, January 1, 1956. It's time to look to the future.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Christmas Manners: Be proud of your accomplishment.

Toronto, Ontario, December 1956. My Toronto Cousin is happy with her tree-trimming work.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this image available to us.

Russian Lake

Near Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, Summer 1956. Natasha, a younger sister of my paternal Grandmother Tatjana, wrote "To my dear sister Tanjusha, in the summer."

Thanks (again) to my dear friend D for translating the text from Russian to English.

Vacation Chores

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1956. My Toronto Cousin helps my Dad wash the car.

Uncertain

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1956. My Toronto Cousin contemplates my Mom.

A Shared Summer

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1956. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, shows her impish personality again.

Gurgling Reunion

Near Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, July 1956. Things keep moving.

Weekenders

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1956. Toronto Al and his Dad, Vladas, share some time together.

Thanks to Toronto Al for making this photo available to us.

Now, enjoy the gifts.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, December 1956. My Toronto Cousin likes the doll.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.