Explaining our family tree is like tracing the tangled roots of an ancient oak, twisting, looping, and intertwining in ways that make sense to us, but leave others bewildered.
I understood, since I have a similar kind of family tree 🤣 I have 2 maternal uncles who married 2 sisters (so I have cousins who are 2 times first cousins), and my mother and 2 of her sisters married 3 cousins!! (so I have first cousins with whom I am also a more distant cousin, but there, I still have trouble knowing to what degree 🤣 probably the 3rd 🤷🤣)
OMG at first I thought it was one of those jokes about who's who -- but no it's about your awesome, unique family. I'd love to see 23andMe trying to figure that out. Ha! Thanks for sharing! xoxo
Love this Juliann... and yes, I do understand it. As my sisters and I have no first cousins, we had to learn the difference between 1st and 2nd cousins versus once or twice removed.
You are so loving, loyal, and supportive of all your family. With my German Scots-Irish background, I guess there is no way I can claim one of those strong, albeit twisted branches on your family tree. I wish I could!
That's an interesting famy tree. 😊
I understood, since I have a similar kind of family tree 🤣 I have 2 maternal uncles who married 2 sisters (so I have cousins who are 2 times first cousins), and my mother and 2 of her sisters married 3 cousins!! (so I have first cousins with whom I am also a more distant cousin, but there, I still have trouble knowing to what degree 🤣 probably the 3rd 🤷🤣)
Wow. That is definitely twisted roots
Oh my! What an interesting family tree you have! Thanks for sharing about it, Juli!
Thanks, I do have lots of strange family stories
I love your family story! Definitely a strong family bond. ❤
Thanks Elizabeth. I am from an Italian American family so I am sure you understand.
My grandparents came from northern Italy, so we have a lot of Italian traditions in the family.
Where in Northern Italy? My father’s family came from the north.
You have a very interesting family tree that gives you a fun story to share.
Thanks. Now the grandkids will be wondering.
OMG at first I thought it was one of those jokes about who's who -- but no it's about your awesome, unique family. I'd love to see 23andMe trying to figure that out. Ha! Thanks for sharing! xoxo
Ha ha ha. Yes, it is so funny to read the different ways we are related to each other.
Beautifully written :)
Thanks Irene.
And perfect photo for your family's story.
Thanks.
Love this Juliann... and yes, I do understand it. As my sisters and I have no first cousins, we had to learn the difference between 1st and 2nd cousins versus once or twice removed.
Your photo fits perfectly, confusing but interesting and rooted. Thanks Juliann for sharing. 👏 🤗❤️
You are so loving, loyal, and supportive of all your family. With my German Scots-Irish background, I guess there is no way I can claim one of those strong, albeit twisted branches on your family tree. I wish I could!
It is a big tree and you are welcome.