Three ways to help read gothic lettering. As genealogists or family history hobbyists, let’s just face it, gothic lettering can be confusing! And when the person writing the information in gothic lettering begins to use shorthand or get sloppy, it’s nearly impossible to figure the words out. I’m currently researching in those early 1800’s Archdiocese…
Family History with Harry Potter book 5
Sirius Black had a family tree hanging in his home as described in the Order of the Phoenix! Harry Potter has so much family history intertwined in his story! I love it ❤️ Harry Potter dinner menu for book 5, Order of the Phoenix: Tonight, the kids insisted we have Butterbeer again! Delish. (See Family…
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Family History with Harry Potter book 7
Our final make-a-memory with Harry Potter dinners and family history activities. I have to say that my favorite part has been having my kids cook, help decorate, and participate in the activities, making this a memorable family event. Decorating for dinner with Harry Potter: When my friend did book 7, she had access to her…
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Family History with Harry Potter book 6
Our second to last Harry Potter book, the Half-blood Prince, is the saddest. In the end, Dumbledore dies. But this is the reason we do family history and connect ourselves to our loved ones. So as family history lovers, what’s our next step? To make sure we’ve got all our family placed in our genealogy tree! Names,…
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Family History with Harry Potter book 4
Family History wasn’t as prevalent in Harry Potter’s book 4: The Goblet of Fire. But don’t you worry, I figured it out! 😊 My decorations were minimal tonight: As the week wears on, I’m getting a bit less and less artistic. Haha. Next time, and yes there will be a next time, I will do…
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Family History with Harry Potter Book 3
Harry Potter is filled with family history!! Being part of a family was important to Harry. He loved to hear stories about his parents from those who were his parents friends and cared about him. Decorating for Harry Potter Book 3 Prisoner of Azkaban: We all took the test to find our Patronus since this…
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