Sadie Bird: It's All In The Family

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

It's All In The Family

This is my paternal grandmother, Leah Bird Tunks (on left), probably in the 50's. I found this while working on a Christmas project and thought I'd share. I wish she were still here to enjoy quilting with me.

3 comments:

3inpink and 1inblue! said...: You have similar eyes and hairline! What a neat picture to reflect on your heritage. Stacy; November 17, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Fitz 5 Mom said...: okay- so i am not the only one who saw the resemblance between her and you. cool pic!; November 17, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Pamela said...: This is fantastic!! What a wonderful family treasure. As soon as I saw it, I could see a family resemblance.; December 15, 2009 at 8:31 AM

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