I love family trees. When I was a little girl I loved staring at my grandparents’ tree in their home, which displayed pictures of their five children (including spouses) and twenty-two grandchildren in oh-so flattering 1980’s clothing and hairstyles. My grandparents’ picture is in the “trunk” and there are five limbs for each of their children.

I made my own family tree last year, copying a fan motif that I recreated and then typed in (I don’t trust my handwriting). I made something quick and easy, but I’m fantasizing about doing something more elaborate. Last year, Martha Stewart Living had an issue devoted to family trees and I’m still in awe of the possibilities.

Can’t you just hear Martha’s voice? “Family trees – it’s a good thing.”