A Year Ago!

Here is everyone,

waiting for Edward

Russell to march on by.

Here we are,

enjoying the beach.
Here is Chloe with her

daddy. Isn't the ocean

beautiful?

Since today is the last day of June, I started thinking about where we were last year at this time, and we were in Utah, just about ready to take off for Monterey, California. So.... in honor of the fourth of July, here are some pictures I stole from Ryan's facebook page to help us remember the fun times.

What are YOU up to this weekend?

I just wanted to post this short blog (with no pictures) to let you know what us old fogeys are doing this weekend. Some people think we oldsters must have such a boring life and sit around doing nothing all the time, but we DO get around.

This weekend Dad is down in Bloomington helping Karl install (did I get this right you guys?) a new bathroom sink/vanity. He left work on Saturday (more overtime--YAY!), and drove down there Saturday afternoon, and should be back to Decatur by 5:00.

Claudia is in Merrillville, attending the yearly conference for her Psi Iota Xi sorority. She gets to find out how cool her sorority is with all the incredible work they do donating nearly a million dollars to causes such as cleft palate research, cochlear implants to improve the hearing of children, supporting the Indiana Arts Council and symphony orchestras around the state. And you wondered where all that cheeseball money went!

Anyway, I should be home around 5:00 also. Then we'll turn back into old fogeys again. Maybe you'll want to give us a call, and hear more details. We love to hear from our children and extended friends and family. We love and miss you all. Claudia

Post for Marjorie...

cause I know how much she loves Joakim Noah...

Late Dad Day Post

Happy Father's Day to my wonderful Dad, Ed. We love you. We literally and figuratively wouldn't be here without you.

Ed and Nora, Thanksgiving in North Carolina 2008.

Ed with Jack and Justin, Memorial Day 2010.

Ed and Claudia with Calvin, Chicago 2010. Right before Mom's sad fall.

My favorite picture of dad with Nora. Heading into Lowes. An Ed favorite.

And who can forget the other great men in our lives? Here is Papa Richard with his first little son, Calvin.
Playful dad, Ryan with a little Christmas bow on his head...snuggling with little Chloe

The newest dad of the bunch, Edward with baby Uschi. Look at that smile! She is one happy baby, with a fantastic daddy.

Future dad, Brandon. A great uncle and friend...we are all blessed to have him in our family.

And finally, Karl. Snuggling with one big baby Nora. Karl is an awesome uncle, we love him so much!!!

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Happy Birthday, Edward/Rusty!

Here is a little cake for you.

Here is a picture of us with your wife.

A picture of your wife kissing our baby. Clearly, next time I see you...I need to take some pictures!

XOXOXO
Happy Birthday, Edward...Happy Birthday to YA!

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What Motivates You?

A friend from school shared this video with me today, and it is incredibly interesting. I thought you might enjoy watching it, so here is a link to see it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc

I hope this works. You know me--the technological illiterate.

Love you all.

Claudia

More Birthday Wishes for Claudia!

That last post for Claudia was lame. No pictures? No comments? I mean, it is our MOTHER! We need at least a picture up here. So, here are some photos of our dear Mother.

Nora with Grandma Claudia.

Nora helping Grandma make her delicious chocolate chip cookies. Yum Yum!

Grandma Claudia with her first grandson, Calvin!

Dying Easter eggs. Grandma makes Nora very happy!

During our Easter egg hunt of 2010. Claudia squinting in the sunshine.

And, a little video for our math teacher mother. Richard and I have been watching TED talks for fun. I thought of Claudia as I watched this.

Happy Birthday, Claudia!

a house for my parents?

i told mom and dad about this house in the canyon. just wanted to post a link and pics for it. i would consider buying it, but it needs more work than i am capable of. tell me what you think! mom, i'll show it to you when you come out. without further ado

CLICK ME!!
and


-ryan

Family