Welcome to the family website!

 Growing up, my grandmother told me stories about her Pop (my great-grandpa) and all the challenges and struggles he endured to come to the United States. Luckily, I hear that he was a smart and adaptable man and was able to adjust well to the U.S.

She tried hard to keep our Slovak culture alive despite the fact that we were so far away.  She and my grandfather spoke the language at home and also when she didn't want me to know what she was saying. She sang to me in Slovak and counted the grains of wheat in Slovak on my toes (just like "This Little Piggy Went to Market"). She also cooked various dishes for us, especially lenten meals that had no meat. 

At Thanksgiving, Aunt Kathryn showed me the photos from the trip that Kitch and Patty took to meet our extended family in Europe. It's so exciting that they were able to find our family and to meet them. The photos show the castle where my great grandfather worked and the previous generations of our relatives.

I created this blog because I thought it would be a great way we could share memories, photos and stories about our day-to-day lives. It's easy to sign up and post pictures and text. It only takes a few minutes. In addition, this is a "team blog" so anyone who wants to can post as well as comment. All you need is an email from blogger that grants you permission. If you send me a message, I can do that for you.

Love,

Heather