A scrapbook is an artfully arranged collection of photographs, memorabilia, and journaling that's fun to look at. Journaling is just a fancy word for writing. Journaling is used to describe any words you write in your book, from titles and captions to long descriptions, poems, or stories.
Genealogy is the study of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor.
Some people are interested simply in creating a family tree, and other delve deeply into the history and characters in their family's past. Either way, researching your family's history can be a fun and exciting project. Don't overlook the hard times in your scrapbook. Though they may be painful to document, they are still an important part of your life. Be discerning in selecting photos for your pages, though, and try to leave out photos that are disturbing or distasteful.