RootsTech 2023 Photo Highlights

RootsTech 2023 Photo Highlights

I didn’t realize how overwhelming it would be to be back in person again after three years. The energy was INCREDIBLE from everyone who was just so darn happy to see each other again.  The classes, the Expo Hall, and the keynotes were all a great success. Enjoy my week with my photo highlights below!…

Our Christmas Eve Tradition

Our Christmas Eve Tradition

Growing up in my family, I loved Christmas, of course. But what I loved more was Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve we were allowed to open one present from under the tree. Choosing just one present was by no means an easy decision for a child full of excitement like I was. Sometimes that choice…

Grandad and Walter Brennan

Grandad and Walter Brennan

As I was sitting up late one night tucked into our family room couch with my computer, I was multi-tasking as I usually do by doing some “light” genealogy while I watched TV.  A movie came on called  “Bad Day at Black Rock” from 1955 starring Spencer Tracy. I’m a pretty big fan of Spencer Tracy…

The Road to #RootsTech 2019 has begun

The Road to #RootsTech 2019 has begun

The #RootsTech 2019 excitement is beginning! Registration opens in just SIX DAYS on September 20th for the largest family history conference happening February 27–March 2, 2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah. I am thrilled and honored to have been asked back to be an official RootsTech Ambassador. I’ll be giving a free pass away to RootsTech…

Eternal optimist Scott Hamilton charms #RootsTech audience

Eternal optimist Scott Hamilton charms #RootsTech audience

When you’ve faced life threatening times, you don’t sweat the small stuff. “I always joke with people…you know you’ve truly survived cancer when you get mad in traffic. Because of course, then you are back to sweating the small stuff. ” keynote speaker, Scott Hamilton told us as we interviewed him at RootsTech 2018. When…

RootsTech 2018 Keynotes express “Connect. Belong” Theme.

RootsTech 2018 Keynotes express “Connect. Belong” Theme.

A full month has passed since RootsTech 2018, and the experience is still kicking around in my head. I’ve been looking for a way to express my take-away from the conference. It’s my third RootsTech  I’ve attended and the first as an Ambassador. I’ll be highlighting my full interviews with the fabulous keynote speakers from RootsTech….