1909 was the year that my great-grandfather's sister was born--Margaret Kobs (she is the youngest in the picture above- my great grandpa is the young one on the left). She never got married but was the best aunt to all of her nieces and nephews (my grandpa). Then, she was the best great-aunt to all of her grand nieces and nephews (my mom). Then, she was the best great-great aunt to all of her great-grand nieces and nephews (me). And now, she is the best great-great-great aunt to all of her great-great grand nieces and nephews (dennis). She really is a remarkable lady. She would organize a family reunion for ALL of her family every summer (the kobs picnic) and they still get together. Every birthday we would get a $2 bill in the mail from her. She would often come to our sporting events. (hockey games, figure skating shows, volleyball games) And, she is going to turn 100 this year. Soooo many things have happened in the past 100 years. I bet she has quite a perspective on life. I wish that we could see her more often. Even though she never had a family of her own- she has the biggest family I have ever seen- covering generations.
Dennis is wearing the special outfit that came in the mail from her today and he looks soooo adorable. Thanks Aunt Margie!
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