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.

Centered

Kaunas, Lithuania, 1936. Kaunas Nina may be too young to get the joke.

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

Backyard Treasure

Kaunas, Lithuania, 1936. Something in the backyard amuses Kaunas Nina.

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

Summer Cut

Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1937. Kaunas Nina gets clipped.

Thanks to my Kaunas Cousin—Kaunas Nina's daughter—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.

Cheer up; we'll have a long weekend.

Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1936. Kaunas Nina reluctantly heads to school.

Thanks to Kaunas Nina's daughter—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.

Happier Times

Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1936. Kaunas Nina (bottom right) enjoys some outdoor time.

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

Summer Wheels

Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1936. A relative of Kaunas Nina tests his bike in the backyard.

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

A Summer Day in the Forest

Near Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1940. Kaunas Nina explores one of Lithuania's manicured forests.

Thanks to Kaunas Nina's daughter—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.

Warmer Days

Near Kaunas, Lithuania, 1936. Kaunas Nina enjoys all kinds of weather.

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

Wander

Near Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1936. Kaunas Nina considers the options.

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

An Occasional Visitor

Kaunas, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, about 1973. My Dad's older cousin, Vytas, visits with his niece, Kaunas Nina. Kaunas Nina holds her doggie, Musytė.

Vytas, like his brother Henry, was one of my Dad's older cousins. After Vytas returned to Lithuania from the Siberian Gulag, the regime prohibited him from living in a city. As a result, Vytas could visit Kaunas only occasionally.

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.

Don't forget the shades.

Kaunas, Lithuania, 1936. Kaunas Nina could use some sunglasses.