The tree is up.

Kaunas, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, about 1959. The family of my Kaunas Cousin prepares for the New Year celebration.

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

Admire the New Arrival

Kaunas, Lithuania, 1934 or 1934. Suzanne introduces her daughter, Kaunas Nina, to a neighbor.

Thanks to Kaunas Nina's daughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

An Arrival

Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1934 or 1935. Suzanne—the wife of my Dad's older cousin, Henry—introduces her daughter, Kaunas Nina, to a friend.

Thanks to Suzanne's Granddaughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

The Dining Room

Kaunas, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, January 1958. My Dad's older cousin Henry, Henry's wife Suzanne, and Henry and Suzanne's daughter, Kaunas Nina, host a New-Year's celebration.

Thanks to Kaunas Nina's daughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

Weekend Spin

Near Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1936. Suzanne—the wife of my Dad's older cousin, Henry—and a relative take Suzanne's daughter, Kaunas Nina, for a ride on the sled.

Thanks to Kaunas Nina's daughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

Background

Near Vilnius, Lithuania, about 1930. This boy is a relative—likely a nephew—of Suzanne. The photo is in bad shape; I post because I love the use of the Lithuanian weaving as a wall hanging. The textile's design is in the family of "apple patterns." I presently am adapting a woven apple pattern for a sweater design.

Thanks to Suzanne's Granddaughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

Playsuit

Near Vilnius, Lithuania, about 1930. A relative—perhaps a niece—of Suzanne balances for the camera.

Thanks to Suzanne's Granddaughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

Bored

Kaunas, Lithuania, 1936. Kaunas Nina and her mother, Suzanne, tire from the picture taking.

Thanks to Kaunas Nina's daughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

A New Scarf?

Near Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1936. This is a friend of Suzanne.

Thanks to Suzanne's Granddaughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

Uncertain

Probably near Vilinius, Lithuania, about mid-1920s. This may be a maternal Aunt or cousin of Suzanne, the wife of my Dad's older cousin Henry.

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

We're managing.

Kaunas, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, about 1960. My Dad's cousin, Henry, and his wife Suzanne visit at the apartment of their daughter, Kaunas Nina.

Exchanging Portraits (Part 24)

Near Vilnius, Lithuania, about 1936. This is the mother of Suzanne. Suzanne was the wife of my Dad's older cousin, Henry.

Thanks to Suzanne's Granddaughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

Bring some toys to amuse the baby.

 Near Vilnius, Lithuania, about 1928. Suzanne—on the left—joins her Parents, Sister, and Nephew. (The wheeled cat toy reminds me of the wooden horse.)

Thanks to Suzanne's Granddaughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

Exchanging Portraits (Part 18)

Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1936. Here's Suzanne at around the time her daughter, Kaunas Nina, was a little girl.

Thanks to Suzanne's Granddaughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

Relax, you're in the garden.

 Near Vilnius, Lithuania, 1922. This is a family friend (or possibly a cousin) of Suzanne—the wife of my Dad's older cousin, Henry.

Thanks to Suzanne's Granddaughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

Locket

Lithuania, about 1918. This is a relative—likely an Aunt—of Suzanne, the wife of my Dad's older cousin, Henry.

Thanks to Suzanne's Granddaughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

Exchanging Portraits (Part 17)

Near Vilnius, Lithuania, mid- to late-1920s. This is a sister (or possibly a cousin) of Suzanne—the wife of my Dad's older cousin, Henry.

Thanks to Suzanne's Granddaughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

Winter Sitting

Kaunas, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, probably late 1950s. Suzanne—the maternal Grandmother of my Kaunas Cousin—engages in the custom of posing in her cold-weather wear.

Spend some time outside, even if it's cold.

Near Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1936. Suzanne—the wife of my Dad's older cousin, Henry—carries her daughter, Kaunas Nina.

Thanks to Kaunas Nina's daughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.

Make sure they get there safely.

Near Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1939. Suzanne—the wife of my Dad's older cousin, Henry—walks to school with her daughter, Kaunas Nina, and Nina's friend.

 

Thanks to Kaunas Nina's daughter—my Kaunas Cousin—for making this photo available to us.